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| View in browser September 3, 2025 As I begin my term as ABEM President, I look forward to what the upcoming year has to offer; preparing for the launch of the ABEM Certifying Exam in 2026, working toward a new subspecialty in Disaster Medicine, welcoming new members on our Board and Resident Ambassador Panel, and so much more.   The first Certifying Exam for physicians seeking initial certification will be held in spring 2026, and I am excited to be part of this new and innovative process. If you’d like to help refine this exam experience for the next generation of emergency physicians, apply to be a volunteer for the practice exam! ABEM is also looking for new volunteers to get involved in our many activities and roles. Fill out the interest form to learn more.   ABEM has worked with the American Board of Preventive Medicine to submit an application for a new subspecialty in Disaster Medicine. Establishing this certification would help ensure communities have improved access to physicians with advanced knowledge and skills in all phases of disaster management. Share your support!   I would also like to welcome the newly appointed public members of the ABEM Board of Directors. I look forward to having their expertise and insights help shape the future of ABEM and Emergency Medicine!   James D. Thomas, MD  ABEM President 2025-2026  What's New? Disaster Medicine Public Comment Period: Share Your Support! Share Your Expertise: Volunteer with ABEM Special Opportunity: Volunteer as a Mock Examinee for the practice Certifying Exam! ABEM Will Begin Publishing Program Exam Pass Rates in Fall 2025 The 2025 Dr. Leon L. Haley, Jr., Bridge to the Future of Emergency Medicine Academy Opportunity for a Focused Practice Designation in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography Now Available to Physicians Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Applications Open for ACGME RC-EM Check Out the Latest Resources for the Certifying Exam Your Certification Modules: An Innovative Way to Stay Certified Review Key Advances to Prepare for Your Modules Earn CME for Your Activities ABEM Board Updates New President and Executive Committee Members Elected Two New Public Members Elected to the Board of Directors Michael Gottlieb, MD, Appointed as Director of Research at ABEM 2024 ABEM Annual Report New Resident Ambassador Panel Members Elected Christian Dameff, MD, MS, Named 2025-2027 National Academy of Medicine ABEM Fellow Show Your Expertise, Order ABEM Swag %SENDER-INFO% Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved American Board of Emergency Medicine, 3000 Coolidge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, United States, 517.332.4800 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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