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The ABAM Certification and Recertification Examination

The ABAM Certification and Recertification Examination. For the Examination of December 15, 2012. Introduction to the ABAM Examination. Purpose: To identify, for patients, physicians with the knowledge, experience and skills to provide quality

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The ABAM Certification and Recertification Examination

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  1. The ABAM Certification and Recertification Examination For the Examination of December 15, 2012

  2. Introduction to the ABAM Examination • Purpose: To identify, for patients, physicians with the knowledge, experience and skills to provide quality healthcare within the specialty of Addiction Medicine. • ABAM Certification involves a rigorous process of testing that is designed and administered by specialists in the field of Addiction Medicine. Certification closely parallels the standards set by the ABMS. • Select criteria are met to sit for the examination. • To date, nearly 2,100 Physicians have been Certified in Addiction Medicine by ABAM.

  3. Who is ABAM Certified?

  4. ABAM-Certified by Specialty

  5. Value of ABAM Certification to Physicians • Treatment Centers, hospitals, and managed care organizations actively seek and recruit ABAM-Certified members to provide direction and leadership for their programs. • Several states (such as NJ) require their Medical Directors be certified in Addiction Medicine. • Physicians who hold ABAM-Certification qualify to receive a waiver from the special registration requirements of the Controlled Substances Act for the provision of medication-assisted opioid therapy. • For those physicians interested in medical school faculty appointments, Board certification enhances their applications. • State Hospitals and Medical Facilities call on ABAM-Certified Physicians for testimony on issues and legislation related to substance abuse & and treatment. • The widely-recognized National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2008 Standards for Accreditation of Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organizations (MBHOs) require MBHOs accredited by NCQA to have policies & procedures for credentialing "psychiatrists and/or physicians who are certified in addiction medicine." NCQA-recognition supports ABAM-certified physicians eligibility for credentialing by NCQA-accredited MBHOs. • Provides Credibility with third-party payers when advocating for patient treatment/length of stay.

  6. Number Certified By Year Pass Rates 1986 (76%) 1987 (79%) 1988 (83%) 1990 (84%) 1992 (89%) 1994 (83%) 1996 (79%) 1998 (80%) 2000 (86%) 2002 (85%) 2004 (88%) 2006 (85%) 2008 (86%) 2010 (84%)

  7. Test Centers • Computer examination is on Saturday, December 15th at Prometric Test Centers (477 Test Centers nationally.) Prior to the Exam • Download your electronic permit to schedule your preferred Prometric test center. • Practice by taking the Tutorial on the ABAM Web Site www.ABAM.net/ComputerExaminationOrientation.PDF • Confirm your testing appointment & verify your test time 7 days prior to the exam. (test times vary)

  8. Exam Day • Get to the Test Center 30 minutes early. Do not be late for the exam. • Bring to the test center: - A copy of your electronic permit - Government-Issued Identification - Test Center Confirmation, Address & Phone # - Snacks

  9. Examination Schedule Optional Tutorial 15 minutes Block 1: 50 Items 60 Minutes Block 2: 50 Items 60 Minutes Block 3: 50 Items 60 Minutes Block 4: 50 Items 60 Minutes Block 5: 50 Items 60 Minutes Optional Break Time 15 Minutes Optional Survey 0 Minutes Total: 5.5 Hours Possible Break Time Up to 30 minutes

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