OSTEOPATHIC BOARD CERTIFICATION

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

Important news: The American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine has transitioned from the longitudinal assessment for continuous certification for the following board examinations: AOBPM Aerospace Medicine, AOBPM Public Health/Community Medicine, AOBPM Occupational/Environmental Medicine and AOBPM CAQ Occupational Medicine. Diplomates whose licensure expires in 2024 and Diplomates who meet the BOS three-year policy window may be eligible for longitudinal assessment. Please contact the Preventive Medicine Board at [email protected] with any questions.

CME deadlines: Dec. 31, 2024
All certificate holders must submit CME for Component 2 and provide attestation for Component 4. Diplomate primary board OCC CME requirements will apply to meet these components.

Upcoming Exams & Deadlines

AOBPM Aerospace Medicine OCC Longitudinal Assessment
First attempt period: Jan. 1 – Nov. 15, 2024
Final attempt close: Dec. 1

AOBPM Aerospace Medicine Initial Certification Written Exam*
First application deadline: Aug. 16, 2024
Exam date: Oct. 9, 2024
*AOCOPM scholarship available

AOBPM Aerospace Medicine Initial Certification Oral Exam*
First application deadline: Aug. 16, 2024
Exam date: Oct. 9, 2024
*AOCOPM scholarship available

AOBPM Public Health/Community Medicine Longitudinal Assessment
First attempt period: Jan. 1 – Nov. 15, 2024
Final attempt close: Dec. 1

AOBPM Public Health/Community Medicine Initial Certification Written Exam*
First application deadline: Aug. 16, 2024
Exam date: Oct. 9, 2024
*AOCOPM scholarship available

AOBPM Public Health/Community Medicine Initial Certification Oral Exam*
First application deadline: Aug. 16, 2024
Exam date: Oct. 9, 2024
*AOCOPM scholarship available

AOBPM Occupational/Environmental Medicine Longitudinal Assessment
First attempt period: Jan. 1 – Nov. 15, 2024
Final attempt close: Dec. 1

AOBPM Occupational/Environmental Medicine Initial Certification Written Exam*
First application deadline: Aug. 16, 2024
Exam date: Oct. 9, 2024
*AOCOPM scholarship available

AOBPM Occupational/Environmental Medicine Initial Certification Oral Exam*
First application deadline: Aug. 16, 2024
Exam date: Oct. 9, 2024
*AOCOPM scholarship available

AOBPM CAQ Occupational Medicine OCC Longitudinal Assessment
First attempt period: Jan. 1 – Nov. 15, 2024
Final attempt close: Dec. 1

AOBPM Initial Certification Occupational Medicine CAQ
First application deadline: Aug. 16
Exam date: Oct. 9, 2024

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Conjoint OCC Recertification Examination
First application deadline: Aug. 16
Exam date: Oct. 9, 2024

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Initial Certification Exam
Primary board-certified Diplomates with a fellowship in Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine may apply.
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Conjoint OCC Recertification Examination
First application deadline: Aug. 16
Exam date: Oct. 9, 2024