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ABIM is a Qualifying Board for Sports Medicine subspecialty certification. As such, ABIM diplomates may be eligible to achieve certification in Sports Medicine provided that all initial certification eligibility requirements are met. For additional information regarding eligibility and registration requirements, please contact the American Board of Emergency Medicine.