About the ABWMS

The American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery (ABWMS) is an independent, non-profit evaluative organization whose accountability is to the practice of medicine as well as to the public which we serve. The Board stands for the highest standards in the management of wounds and has but one objective; to promote and recognize excellence in the care of patients with wounds.

The Board of Directors (see link) is comprised of physicians who have distinguished themselves in research, education and patient care. The Board is responsible for determining the qualification criteria for examinees as well as the development and administration of the examination itself. The Board confers certification upon physicians based upon standards of excellence that lead to optimal patient care. The ABWMS certification provides assurance to the public health care consumers that a physician has successfully completed appropriate training, has accumulated the necessary experience in patient care, and has fulfilled the examination and continuing evaluative requirements established by the board.

Certification Examination for Physicians in Wound Medicine and Surgery

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.]
   
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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.

2017 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 1, 2017	June 3 - June 17, 2017
November 1, 2017	December 2- December 16, 2017

Download Handbook for Candidates and Examination Application Form

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

Online Practice Test for Physicians in Wound Medicine and Surgery