Taking the HPM Board Exam

The Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) recertification, maintenance of certification, exam is October 10, 2019. The Knowledge Check-In will become available for HPM in 2019 and 2020 as an alternative to the traditional 10-year MOC exam. Contact your primary board for HPM exam registration deadlines.

Apply through your Primary Board

Don't miss a deadline! The application dates vary by Board. View the list of each board to see when you can apply and register for your specific exam.

How to Prepare

Let AAHPM guide your studies with these helpful products. Whether you study best with books, online tests, or recordings, there are many ways that you can tailor your studies. CME and MOC credits are available with these preparatory activities.

Essential Practices in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The Essentials books and learning modules are written to serve as board preparation and cover a variety of topics in hospice and palliative medicine. Once you have read the books, utilize the online learning modules, a confidence-based learning system for ongoing assessment and training.

Available as books and learning modules.

HPM PASS

Designed to simulate the board certification exam, HPM PASS includes 150 test questions based on the exam blueprint to evaluate your knowledge and uncover areas where additional study may be helpful.

Available as an online test.

HPM FAST - Hospice Regulatory

This HPM FAST online module features 25 multiple choice questions require you to apply your knowledge of hospice regulations. Topics include the Hospice Medicare Benefit, the role of the hospice physician, and evidence-based prognostic strategies.

Available as an online test.