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Becoming Certified
Passing your boards demonstrates that you have met rigorous standards and have the clinical judgment, skills and attitudes essential for the delivery of excellent patient care.
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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.