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For Residents

You've worked hard during your training. Now it's time to show the world what you know.

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Preparing For Your Examination

About Board Certification

What's Next
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You've Got This!

ABIM is here to provide you with all the information you need prepare for your boards and to start your professional career as a physician. We recommend starting with a review of the Exam Blueprints, where you’ll see what topic areas will be covered on the assessment. They will help you know where to focus your studies.

The Preparing for your Examination section has additional information on how exams are created and a checklist of things to do before the exam to help put your mind at ease.

In the About Board Certification section, you will learn more about what’s required for certification — such as a state medical license and completion of training — as well as definitions of some terms that might be confusing.

Good luck on this journey. We’re here to help every step of the way!

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Dr. Simbo Chiadika
Cardiologist (Certified in 2007)

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Rheumatologist (Certified in 2009)

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Internist (Certified in 1993)

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