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Certification

Working together, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABHPM) achieved recognition for the subspecialty of hospice and palliative medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Beginning in 2008, cooperating boards within the ABMS will offer a subspecialty certificate in hospice and palliative medicine. A parallel certification will be offered by cooperating boards within the AOA. AAHPM will support ABHPM diplomates through the expiration of their ABHPM certificates.

Click here for more information on the ABMS certification process.

Click here for more information on the AOA certification process.

Click here to view the ABHPM Physician Directory or verify certification for ABHPM diplomates.

HPM Certification

The first AOA Hospice and Palliative Medicine Conjoint CAQ Examination will take place November 1, 2009 in New Orleans, LA.

The next ABMS hospice and palliative medicine certification exam is scheduled for November 16, 2010.

AAHPM will post more information on registration information for both exams once they become available.