For Members
American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM)
More about the ABMM
Why I Sought ABMM Certification
Certify Your Worth
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ABMM/ABMLI Professional Recognition Award
Other Sites of Interest
American College of Microbiology
BD Award for Research in Clinical Microbiology
bioMérieux Sonnenwirth Award for Leadership in Clinical Microbiology
Committee on Postgraduate Educational Programs (CPEP)
The American Board of Medical Microbiology certifies the expertise of doctoral-level microbiologists seeking to direct public health or clinical microbiology laboratories. ABMM certification is recognized by federal and state governmental agencies as a significant component toward meeting licensure requirements to direct laboratories engaged in the microbiological diagnosis of human disease. It is recognized under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 final rule and in all 12 states that require licensure: California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
ABMM Exam Update
July 2013
An update on the exam including format, content, and a summary of the job analysis process.
ABMM Exam Information
Information about eligibility, exam content, pass rate, practice questions, and test administration is available at http://www.asm.org/index.php/abmm-cert. The application deadline for the June 2014 exam is April 1, 2014.
ABMM Diplomates Directory
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Recertification
The ABMM requires its Diplomates to recertify by continuing education once every three years. The deadline is December 31.