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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-eligibleApplication 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 AdministrationA 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
EligibilityAs 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 AdministrationThe 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.