The application deadline for the initial administrative medicine board certification examination offered by the American Board of Administrative Medicine is April 1, 2016.
Here are four things to know:
1. Board certification in administrative medicine recognizes physician leaders who have both medical and business backgrounds.
2. Administrative medicine, as defined by ABAM, is the practice of physicians who, as executive leaders, manage the integration of clinical medicine, strategy, operations and other business activities essential to achieve high quality healthcare.
3. ABAM is a member board of the American Board of Physician Specialties, a nationally-recognized multispecialty certifying body headquartered in Tampa, Fla.
4. In addition to meeting a number of ABPS general requirements, ABAM candidates must also have at least one of the following:
- A master's degree in business administration, medical management or health administration;
- At least five years of cumulative experience in an administrative position, which includes additional training in management-related functions consistent with the core competencies outlined in the ABAM examination blueprint. This includes the completion of an ABAM qualification assessment form by each previous employer and documentation of specific coursework and training.