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

2020 Examination Schedule

The Certification Examination for Physicians in Wound Medicine and Surgery will be held during the following testing windows:

Eligibility Requirements

In order to sit for the examination, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements by the application deadline.

1. Be a currently licensed physician in the United States or Canada [Submit a copy of current license with Application.]
2. 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.]
3. 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.]
   
   OR
   
4. 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.]
5. Complete and file an Application for the Certification Examination for Physicians in Wound Medicine and Surgery.
6. Pay the required fee.

For more information please refer to the Handbook for Candidates.

Handbook for Candidates and Examination Application Form

Handbook for Candidates: To download handbook, please click on the image below	Examination Applicaiton:
	ONLINE APPLICATION