Advance your clinical expertise and demonstrate leadership in hospice and palliative medicine through board certification.
Fellowship Requirement
To be eligible for subspecialty certification, physicians must complete a 12 month accredited hospice and palliative medicine fellowship.
Eligible Primary Specialties
Physicians with board certification in the following specialties may pursue fellowship training:
Contact your primary specialty board for detailed eligibility requirements.
Initial Certification Requirements
To qualify for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification exam, candidates must:
- Be board certified and in good standing in an approved primary specialty
- Hold a valid, unrestricted medical license
- Demonstrate clinical competence and professional conduct
- Successfully complete a 12 month ACGME accredited fellowship
- Provide verification from a fellowship program director
Certification Exam Overview
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification exam is a one day, computer based assessment offered at Pearson VUE testing centers.
- Multiple choice format with single best answer questions
- Content based on core clinical competencies in hospice and palliative medicine
- Standardized scoring with an established passing threshold
The American Board of Internal Medicine administers the exam on behalf of all co-sponsoring boards.
For registration details, visit your primary specialty board.
How to Apply
Register for the certification exam through your primary specialty board.
Each board manages:
- Application materials
- Eligibility verification
- Exam registration
Maintaining Certification
Board certification requires ongoing participation in continuing certification.
Requirements are established by:
Check with your board regularly for current requirements and deadlines.
ABIM Continuing Certification Resources
Explore assessment options available through the American Board of Internal Medicine: