Important update: For completion of OCC Component 3, AOBPM is now offering Longitudinal Assessment, which replaces the written exam for Aerospace Medicine, Occupational/Environmental Medicine and Public Health/Community Medicine, as well as in the CAQ of Occupational Medicine | LEARN MORE
Timeline
The American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine administers primary certification exams, subspecialty certification exams and Osteopathic Continuous Certification requirements. The following stages represent key milestones in the process to obtain primary board certification in Public Health/Community Medicine.
Certification Exam
1. In order to take the Public Health/Community Medicine Certification Exam, applicants must have completed an internship year or transitional year or one year of training in Public Health/Community Medicine and have earned a Master in Public Health or equivalent degree.
2. The Public Health/Community Medicine Written Exam is offered remotely on Oct. 9, 2024. The application is now open, and will close on Aug. 30, 2024.
Become Board Certified
3. Upon successful completion of all exam components, the AOBPM will recommend osteopathic board certification to the AOA.
4. You will receive a letter from the AOA via email once certification has been approved.
5. You are now board certified. You will receive your certification in the mail within 90 days.
6. Your primary certification in Public Health/Community Medicine will remain active for two years following the date of issue, provided you successfully complete Osteopathic Continuous Certification requirements. During the year of your certificate expiration, you must enroll into the Longitudinal Assessment for reverification date of your certificate.
Maintain Your Certification
7. Maintain active licensure.
8. Participate in lifelong learning and continuing medical education.
9. Complete the cognitive assessment.
10. Complete the practice performance assessment.