Contact Information
American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery
127 River Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 549-2527
Fax: (717) 398-0396
info@abwms.org
2021 Examination Schedule
The Certification Examination for Physicians in Wound Medicine and Surgery will be held during
the following testing windows:
Application Deadline |
Testing Window |
May 12, 2021 |
June 12 - June 26, 2021 |
November 3, 2021 |
December 4 - December 18, 2021 |
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Eligibility Requirements
In order to sit for the examination, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements by the application deadline.
- Be a currently licensed physician in the United States or Canada [Submit a copy of current license with Application.]
- Be certified or board eligible by a relevant primary board (American Board of Medical Specialties [ABMS], American Osteopathic Association [AOA], or equivalent) [Submit documentation with Application.]
- Have three years of experience in active practice of wound care documented by institutional Medical Director, Chief of Staff, or Chief Clinical Officer. [Submit support letter, written on official letterhead, with Application.]
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- Be enrolled in or completed an ABMS or AOA approved training program and have completed a dedicated one year wound medicine and surgery fellowship as documented by the fellowship director. [Submit documentation with Application.]
- Complete and file an Application for the Certification Examination for Physicians in Wound Medicine and Surgery.
- Pay the required fee.
For more information please refer to the Handbook for Candidates.
Handbook for Candidates and Examination Application Form
Handbook for Candidates:
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Examination Applicaiton:
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ONLINE APPLICATION
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