Stay Certified
ABEM's Emergency Medicine Continuing Certification Process
Starting in 2021, all new and renewing EM ABEM-certified physicians were moved to a 5-year certification cycle and annual fee. This structure allows for more continuous learning to help you and your practice stay up-to-date in the field.
For EM, continuing certification requirements include the following to be completed every 5 years:
- (4) MyEMCert Modules
- (1) Improvement in Medical Practice activity every 5 years
- Compliance with ABEM’s Policy on Professionalism and Professional Standing
- Annual Fee payment
Sign in to your ABEM Portal to see your specific requirements.
CME and Reciprocal Credits
Get the most out of your continuing certification activities! Some can count for more than one requirement.
What if I have a 10-year certificate?
Once you renew your ABEM certification, you will be moved to a 5-year certification cycle and annual fee. Until then, all your current certification dates and requirements will remain the same.
MyEMCert
The activity fee for each module is $375. When you renew your certificate, you will move to a 5-year cycle and an annual fee that covers the cost of modules.
As an added benefit of your certification, you also have access to FREE modules
LLSAs
Pass 4 LLSA tests within the first five years of your certification cycle.
