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Application Deadline: May 31 and November 30
Applications Accepted: May & November of each year
Exams Administered: June & December of each year
Eligibility & Exam Details
To Apply for Certification in Comprehensive Clinical Medicine:
Eligibility Requirements
- MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent degree
- Valid medical license or proof of eligibility
- One of the following:
ABCCM-recognized Fellowship,
Primary Care, General Medicine Fellowship
Residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics OR
2+ years of U.S. supervised clinical experience (For IMGs without residency in the US) - English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS if required) for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
- Supporting Documents:
Medical diploma & transcript
Proof of licensure or eligibility (though traditional or new licensure pathways)
Letter of recommendation or preceptor evaluation
Exam Details:
- Format: Computer-Based
- Duration: 4 hours
- Questions: 200 MCQs
- Fee: $750 (includes practice test, certificate + digital badge)
What We Offer
📚 Comprehensive Certification Pathway:
We certify physicians in Comprehensive Clinical Medicine.
🤝 Supervised Clinical Fellowships:
ABCCM-approved fellowships are 12–24 month supervised experiences hosted by U.S. hospitals, designed to fulfill States licensure readiness and clinical training needs.
Partner With ABCCM
For Hospitals, Health Systems & Preceptors
Partner with us to host ABCCM fellows. Preceptors receive honoraria and support. Fellows are salaried or non-salaried trainees covered under training agreements.
The American Board of Comprehensive Clinical Medicine (ABCCM) operates as part of the educational program from the Global Health and QUality Alliance focusing on competency-based certification and clinical fellowship training to expand the U.S. physician workforce—especially in underserved areas.
Our Core Pillars
- Certification in Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
- Supervised Clinical Fellowship Programs
- Academic and Hospital Partnerships
- Member Access via our platform GHQAconnect
Why ? ABCCM
- Certification in Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
- Supervised Clinical Fellowship Programs
- Academic and Hospital Partnerships
- Member Access via our platform GHQAconnect
Why ABCCM?
- Addresses national physician shortages
- Certifies primary care, generalist physicians
- Expands diversity in the healthcare workforce
- Trains IMGs for U.S. licensure & workforce integration
- Supports preceptors & health systems with vetted talent
- Connects fellows with long-term clinical careers
Career Pathways for
ABCCM-Certified Physicians
✔️ U.S. Licensure through supervised training
✔️ Employment in FQHCs, hospitals, and telehealth
✔️ Leadership and administrative roles
✔️ Pathways to further subspecialty certification