Internal Medicine / Preventive Medicine Policy Overview
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) offer dual certification for candidates who have completed a minimum of four years of accredited training in combined internal medicine/preventive medicine programs that meet the Guidelines for Combined Training in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine approved by ABPM and ABIM. In addition to satisfactory completion of the combined training program, applicants for the ABPM certifying examination must have completed the required years of preventive medicine practice to qualify.