Background
In 2016, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) announced the recognition of addiction medicine as a new subspecialty under the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM). ABPM administers the board exam for Addiction Medicine (ADM). For more information about the transition to board certification, please visit ABPM.
ABPM’s TMOC Requirements
In December 2019, the ABPM announced the requirements for its Diplomates to maintain ABPM certification during the transitional period from the current Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program to a new and innovative Continuing Certification Program (CCP). The transitional period began February 1, 2020 and will continue through December 31, 2022.
Who's Who in Licensure
Note: ASAM is not a certifying board, and members are encouraged to contact their respective boards for the most up-to date information on individual MOC requirements, ie, your ABPM physician portal.
How Can ASAM Help?
ASAM is the leading provider of quality information and resources to assist members in better understanding and taking the necessary steps toward meeting various CME, Self-Assessment, and Improvement in Medical Practice.
Announcements
November 30, 2020 - The American Board of Preventive Medicine and ASAM Announce a Four-Year Extension of the Practice Pathway for Addiction Medicine Continue Reading
August 5, 2020 - Eligible DOs can obtain the certification after spending 1,000 practice hours on Addiction Medicine over a two-year period. Continue Reading
June 30, 2020 - In response to the possibility of a resurgence of the COVID-19 virus during administration of the 2020 Initial Certification Examinations, the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that it will offer a live, remotely proctored testing option for the 2020 Initial Certification Exam Cycle. Continue Reading
June 19, 2020 - The American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine is pleased to announce that the AOA Conjoint Addiction Medicine Examination Committee has posted the requirements for Subspecialty Certification Eligibility and Clinical Practice Pathway on their website. Continue Reading
April 10, 2020 - Effective as of April 1, 2020 and continuing through December 31, 2022, Diplomates who meet the qualifications below will not be required to complete the Transitional MOC Part 2 (CME), Part 4 (Improvement in Medical Practice) or the Patient Safety Course (PSC) requirements. ABPM will recognize these qualified Diplomates as fully participating in MOC through the remainder of the ABPM’s Transitional MOC Period. Continue Reading