Board Certification

Application Procedure

Application for certification as a diplomate of the ABIHM is a voluntary act entered into by physicians who choose to incorporate holistic principles into their practices. The certification enables physicians to obtain a credential, which attests to their knowledge in the field and affords them the recognition of having met an identified peer-developed standard of achievement.

The certifying process includes:

  1. Submission of evidence of licensure requirements as an M.D. or D.O., copies of diplomas of the graduate degree and residency training, evidence of board certification, and other postgraduate certified training.
  2. Completion of all informational material, including an autobiographical paper and holistic health questionnaire.
  3. Submission of one letter of reference from a professional colleague.
  4. Completion of a screening interview.
  5. Payment of all applicable fees.
  6. Achieving an acceptable score in the qualifying examination.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact us at holos@charter.net or 509-886-3046.

Board Certification Examination

Friday, October 9, 2009
Immediately following the ABIHM annual review course

Click here for Exam Application (136kb)

ABIHM Review Course

October 4 – 8, 2009
The Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine

Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, Chantilly, VA