Certification in lifestyle medicine indicates that the individual has mastered the science of preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease in an evidence-based manner with official acknowledgment from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine or the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Registering for the exam secures your ability to reserve an appointment at a Prometric testing center. Invitations to reserve an appointment at a testing center will be distributed after September 30th. Registration after September 30th at 6:00pm PST will go towards the 2024 exam.
Each component of certification is recognized for 36 months. It is possible to complete the online continuing education, attend an approved event, and register and pay for the exam as part of a multi-year plan.
Take and pass the exam, which consists of between 120 and 150 multiple choice questions of NBME standard. Four hours are allowed for completion.
This evidence-based course truly establishes a foundation in lifestyle medicine, fulfills the online 30-hours CME prerequisite and is designed to provide a review for the certification exam that will take place between November 25 and December 10, 2023, at a Prometric Testing Center of your choice.
There are three main components included:
Education Mastery
Certification in lifestyle medicine indicates that the individual has mastered the science of preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease in an evidence-based manner with official acknowledgment from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (for physicians and specialists) or the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (for professionals and practitioners).
Unique Career and Hiring Advantages
Lifestyle medicine board-certified physicians, specialists, professionals, and practitioners are recognized as subject matter experts in the field, giving them a hiring advantage for lifestyle medicine-focused organizations and employers.
Lifestyle Medicine has the power to decrease healthcare spending for both employers and patients, improve overall health outcomes, and activate patient autonomy and motivation for sustainable, lifelong behavior change.
Networking and Recognition
Certification opens the door for valuable and rewarding networking and opportunities for collaboration with like-minded professionals.
To certify as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician you must be primary board certified by an ABMS or AOA approved board for US based physicians; for Canadians you must be licensed to practice as a physician.
Please email info@ablm.org to inquire about eligibility.
To certify as a Lifestyle Medicine Professional, you must hold a Masters or Doctorate degree in a health or allied health discipline.
Questions regarding eligibility? Please email certification@lifestylemedicine.org.
Bachelor’s level eligibility* will conclude following the 2023 exam. Those who have been certified are eligible to maintain their certification through MOC.
*Beginning in 2024, only those holding bachelor’s degrees in fields that now require master’s level training will be grandfathered in and able to register for and sit for the ABLM exam [ex: physician associates, pharmacists, and dietitians].
You may also email support@lifestylemedicine.org with questions.
CME/CEs must be no older than 36 months from the date of the exam. Proof of CME/CEs and credentials must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the exam.
Refer to the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine website (ABLM.org) for specifics related to pricing, submission of prerequisites, and dates of the examination.
Questions?
Learn about the importance of Lifestyle Medicine and certification in the field from American College of Lifestyle Medicine with Amy Mechley, MD, DipABLM, FACLM, FAAFP. In addition, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine staff cover the types of certification available and the steps to become certified in Lifestyle Medicine.
Earn 39 CME/CE credit Live or On Demand for up to 60 days.
Every Fall, ACLM hosts the premier continuing education event focused on lifestyle medicine – the therapeutic dose of proper nutrition, regular physical activity, social connection, restorative sleep, stress management, and avoidance of risky substances.