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ABIM CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION OVERVIEW
The ABIM Certification Examination is designed to evaluate the knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical judgment skills expected of certified internists. It ensures the ability to make appropriate diagnostic and management decisions with significant implications for patient care.
- Evaluate the ability to recognize and manage common and rare clinical problems.
- Test knowledge in making diagnoses, interpreting results, and applying evidence-based treatment.
ABIM CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION DETAILS
FormatComputer-based test with 240 multiple-choice questions.
QuestionsPatient scenarios, diagnostic reasoning, and management tasks.
DurationUp to 8 hours, including breaks.
MediaMay include images, ECGs, heart or lung sounds, and other media.
| Category | Relative % |
|---|---|
| Allergy and Immunology | 2% |
| Cardiovascular Disease | 14% |
| Dermatology | 3% |
| Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | 9% |
| Gastroenterology | 9% |
| Hematology | 6% |
| Infectious Disease | 9% |
| Miscellaneous | 2% |
| Nephrology and Urology | 6% |
| Neurology | 4% |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | 3% |
| Medical Oncology | 6% |
| Ophthalmology | 1% |
| Otolaryngology and Dental Medicine | 1% |
| Psychiatry | 4% |
| Pulmonary Disease | 9% |
| Rheumatology and Orthopedics | 9% |
| Geriatric Syndromes | 3% |
Exam Blueprint
The content blueprint is reviewed annually by ABIM and reflects feedback from trainees and certified practitioners. Topics include:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Ethics
- Health Equity
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Prevention and Nutrition
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Additional Resources
- A detailed tutorial on the exam format is available at abim.org ↗
- The exam emphasizes health equity and may include content on healthcare disparities.
For more information, visit the abim.org ↗.
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