Thank you for reading this issue of ABPM’s newsletter!

I hope your summer is off to a great start! ABPM has been busy since our last newsletter.

We recently concluded another successful application cycle, during which we were pleased to receive over 1,900 applications. As may be expected, we received a record number of both Addiction Medicine and Clinical Informatics applications during this final year to apply through the practice pathway for these subspecialties. In addition, we continue to receive applications for Health Care Administration, Leadership and Management (HALM) that surpass expectations. We’re happy to see the enthusiasm and support for our newest subspecialty!

We’ve also been busy attending our partner specialty and subspecialty societies’ annual conferences this spring! In addition to exhibiting at these conferences, we’ve made presentations about initial certification and even sponsored special question-and-answer sessions focused on our Continuing Certification Program (CCP) and the new longitudinal assessment program (LAP)! We’re grateful for the opportunity not only to attend but to also share vital information with our diplomates at these events. We know that change can be difficult and we hope these events help with everyone being well-informed and comfortable with what is expected of them as we continue through to full implementation.

Coming up next, we’re looking forward to our Interim Board meeting in August. ABPM’s current five-year strategic plan concludes in 2026, so at the upcoming meeting we’ll be engaged in deep discussions about both short- and long-term plans, what are crucial priorities for the Board to accomplish, and the future of our specialties and subspecialties. Stay tuned as we continue discussions within the Board, external stakeholders, and you, our Diplomates, to shape plans to ensure ABPM’s continued success! It takes everyone in our community to keep us flourishing!

With all the best for a happy and healthy summer,

Heather O’Hara, MD, MSPH, FACOEM, FACPM