Certification Examination for Physicians in Wound Medicine and Surgery
The Certification Examination for Physicians in Wound Medicine and Surgery is developed by the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery (www.abwms.org) with the assistance of the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) www.ptcny.com .
The Certification Examination for Physicians in
Wound Medicine and Surgery is also administered for the American Board of
Wound Medicine and Surgery by PTC. Questions concerning the examination
should be referred to PTC.
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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