ABPMR staff were proud to present their research at the ABMS Member Boards Conference in Chicago last week! The research explored whether email notifications are effective in encouraging diplomates to answer Longitudinal Assessment (LA-PM&R) questions following regular reminders.
Congratulations to Zachary Carter, MD, on being selected as our 2026–2027 ABMS Scholar! 🎉
Learn more about Dr. Carter and his project: abpmr.org/NewsCenter/Detail/…
📢 Continuing Certification Update: The SA-CME requirement has been reduced from 50 to 48 credits for all current and future five-year CC cycles.
With full participation in LA-PM&R, diplomates can meet the full requirement by the end of year four.
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The ABPMR Board of Directors (BOD) honored longtime BOD member and volunteer Dr. Christopher Garrison (right) at the recent BOD meeting as he completed his 12-year term on the Board. Congratulations and thank you to Dr. Garrison from the ABPMR - you will be missed!
📢 SCIM Physicians: Survey invitations are being sent today! Your expertise will help shape the future of the ABPMR Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Initial Certification Exam. Don't forget to check your inbox, junk, and spam folders.
In May, the ABPMR hosted its largest administration of the Part II Oral Examination to date. Congratulations to the 563 newly board certified ABPMR physicians!
List of names: abpmr.org/NewsCenter/Detail/…
Application deadline is approaching for the
@ABMSCert Scholars Program™ a research initiative designed to support early-career physicians and researchers in advancing leadership and scholarship within the certification community
Application Deadline: June 22
Congratulations to Vu Q. C. Nguyen, MD, a dedicated member of the ABPMR Board of Directors and a longtime volunteer, on being appointed as the Vice President of ISPRM!
Please share this amazing opportunity with any early-career physicians! Deadline to apply is June 22, 2026.
If you were unable to attend the recent ABMS Scholars webinar, watch it here: bit.ly/4tUPcFf.
The application deadline is 11:59 pm (CT) on June 22, 2026.
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📣 Research Grants Available!
Join our free webinar on 4/28 to explore the ABMS Scholars Program.
Learn about the program, its benefits, & the application timeline, w/ insights from leadership & scholar alumni. Selected applicants receive a $15K award: bit.ly/48k68fp
New research from the ABPMR offers valuable insights into the Brain Injury Medicine (BIM) subspecialty certification exam. Based on 10 years of data, the study examines exam performance, reliability, and relevance for candidates. abpmr.org/Research/Detail/bi…
The ABPMR follows industry standards and practices to update and maintain examination content outlines. In 2025, a practice analysis was completed to update the Brain Injury Medicine Examination content outline. Read more!
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Learn about the ABMS Scholars Program, a research, leadership, and improvement program for early career physicians, medical specialists, and research professionals. During this informational webinar on April 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm (CT)
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
ABPMR Announces the Election of Two New Board Members: Welcome Darlene Makulski, MD and Jelena Svircev, MD to the Board of Directors! abpmr.org/NewsCenter/Detail/…
This month's Volunteer Spotlight features Dr. Casey Smith, a committed volunteer with ABPMR who has recently embraced a new role as Senior Reviewer!
Click here to read more: abpmr.org/NewsCenter/Detail/…
Enrollment for all ABPMR Longitudinal Assessments is officially open!
Have Questions? We have created a comprehensive hub where you can find everything you need to know about the Longitudinal Assessments!
Read more here: abpmr.org/NewsCenter/Detail/…
For the last exam of 2025, congratulations to the 17 newly certified Sports Medicine Physicians by ABPMR!















