Having been a part of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) for several years, I am excited to announce my new role as ABEM president.
Even though I am actively serving on the ABEM Board of Directors, I continue to practice as an emergency physician. My daily experiences shed light on hospital staffing concerns, departmental wait times, patient and physician mental health, and the escalating violence in the ED. Despite the challenges, as emergency physicians, we remain committed to delivering top-notch care to every individual who seeks our help.
Leaders for Diversity: ABEM Director Dr. Lynne Holden
"Brilliance is everywhere but opportunity is not," said Lynne Holden, M.D. She shares her impact in developing pathways. Watch now!
Does your EM Certification Expire 2024 or 2029?
You may have requirements due by December 31, 2024. Learn more.
CME Credit Available for ABEM Activities
As a benefit to ABEM-certified physicians, ABEM partners with CME providers to offer low-cost CME for activities you are already doing, including for topic-specific credits. Check out all the opportunities for CME.
Certifying Exam: Updates
Earlier this year, ABEM announced the new Certifying Exam will launch in 2026 to replace the Oral Certification Exam. Residents graduating in 2025 and after will take the Certifying Exam. New resources are available, including case summaries and references. Additional resources will continue to be shared. Stay in the Know Review Case Summaries and References
Apply Now: Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM)
Emergency Behavioral Health: Open Call for Comments
ABEM submitted an application to the American Board of Medical Specialties to recognize expertise in Emergency Behavioral Health through a Focused Practice Designation.
During its summer meeting, the ABEM Board of Directors held its Executive Committee elections. View the results here.
ABEM Board of Directors 2024-2025
Melissa A. Barton, M.D., Appointed Executive Director
The ABEM Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Melissa A. Barton, M.D., will assume the role of Executive Director, Professional and Clinical Affairs on January 1, 2025.
The Board is also pleased to announce that the current Chief Administrative Officer, Kathleen C. Ruff, M.B.A., will become the Executive Director, Administrative Affairs as of January 1, 2025. Read more.
Melissa A. Barton, M.D.
See you at ACEP24!
Stop by booth #2009 to visit with staff and directors and have your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you!
The Work You Do Matters
We believe your board certification and accomplishments should be more widely recognized, so we are working hard to promote you!
ABEM badge pulls and badge buddies are available for free through our online storefront (just pay shipping). Digital promotional materials for you and your health systems are also available to download for free. Learn more
ABEM Offers CME Credits to Meet DEA Substance and Opioid Use Disorder Requirement Learn More
In June, the third year of ABEM's Haley Academy occurred. Congratulations to all this year's students, and a special thank you to all the physicians who mentored, taught, and cheered for these students.
Special thank you to the ABEM Item Writers for their work and engagement at the recent Item Writer's Workshop in July. Volunteers had the opportunity to learn from experts on differential item function, bias and fairness, and assessment equity.
One of Wiley's Most Cited Papers We are thrilled to share that the article "Early validity and reliability evidence for the American Board of Emergency Medicine Virtual Oral Examination," published in AEM Education and Training, is one of the 10 most cited papers published in Wiley publications. Read the full article here.
Key Advances
Six new Key Advances have been developed and will appear in MyEMCert modules starting in May 2025.
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