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ABEM Changes in Certification: NEWS YOU CAN USE

ABEM- In case you missed it, starting in 2021, ABEM will move to a 5-year certification period for physicians when they next recertify. Specifically, any certificate awarded or renewed in 2021 and after will be for a 5-year duration. It’s important to note the move from a 10-year to 5-year certification length will not increase total requirements or increase the cost to stay certified. This change is in response to physician requests to use MyEMCert to recertify sooner. By moving to a 5-year certification period, physicians will now be able to use MyEMCert to recertify starting in 2021.

Changes to the ConCert Examination

  • Pearson VUE Centers temporarily closed
  • ~3,000 physicians need to recertify in 2020; *
  • Physicians need/want multiple attempts

Solution: Online ConCert

  • Remote, convenient, open book

ConCert Examination

  • Greater emphasis on learning
  • First administration July 27 – August 16
  • Over 1,200 test takers
  • ConCert ends in 2022

MyEMCert

Highlights:
Successfully complete 4 modules by certification end date
Multiple attempts to pass each module
Open book
Online format
Complete alone, without collaboration
Physicians with certification end date of2021 or later can recertify using MyEMCert

Changes in Certification

5-year Certification Transition

  • Beginning in 2021, all certificates 5 years
  • Reduction in total requirements
  • No increase in total costs –Many physicians will receive a reimbursement
  • ABEM Reqs tool allows you to see requirements and due dates

ABEM Reqs Constants

  • All current certification expiration dates remain the same
  • No physician loses any time on already issued certificates
  • For certificates issued in 2021, ConCert/MyEMCert both confer a 5-year cycle
  • No change in 5-year requirements or costs

For more information: https://www.abem.org/public/news-events/news/2020/08/04/abem-continuing-certification-updates