Exam Information

ABPM Exam

Eligibility
Beginning October 2017 through October 2025, physicians who have a primary American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board (including current addiction medicine specialists with a primary ABMS board certification) may apply to take the exam and become or continue to be an addiction medicine specialist. To find out if you’re eligible, visit: https://www.TheABPM.org/am-i-eligible

Application Period
Physicians interested in taking the exam and becoming certified in addiction medicine need to complete the application on the ABPM website. The application period for the exam will be March 12 - June 30, 2025. Applicants will be notified of approval electronically by ABPM.

Exam Administration
A variety of exam dates and locations will be offered between October 13 - November 2, 2025. Approved applicants will have the opportunity to select their exam location and date upon approval notification.

To learn more about the addiction medicine specialty and the exam, visit: www.TheABPM.org.

AOA Exam

Eligibility
As of May 26, 2021, MDs may also take the AOA addiction medicine certification exam. To find out if you’re eligible, visit: https://certification.osteopathic.org/addiction-medicine/board-policies/

Application Period
Physicians interested in taking the exam and becoming certified in addiction medicine need to complete the application on the AOA website. The application period for the exam will be May 1 - August 24, 2025. Applicants will be notified of approval electronically by AOA.

Exam Administration
The Addiction Medicine exam will be offered September 24 - 26, 2025, via remote proctored platform. Candidates will take the exam from the convenience of their home or office with the security of a remote proctor.

For more information, visit the AOA Addiction Medicine subspecialty certification webpage.