Board Certification

Application Procedure

Application for certification as a diplomate of the ABIHM is a voluntary process for physicians who choose to incorporate integrative 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 nsudak@holisticboard.org or 218-525-5651.

Resources for Learning

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Board Certification Examination

Friday, November 12, 2010
Immediately following the ABIHM annual review course

Click here for Exam Application (PDF, 244kb)

ABIHM Review Course

November 6 – 11, 2010
The Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine

Paradise Point Resort, San Diego, California