1. The ABAM Certification and Recertification Examination For the Examination of December 15, 2012

2. Introduction to the ABAM Examination Purpose: To identify, for patients, physicians with the knowledge, experience and skills to provide quality healthcare within the specialty of Addiction Medicine. ABAM Certification involves a rigorous process of testing that is designed and administered by specialists in the field of Addiction Medicine. Certification closely parallels the standards set by the ABMS. Select criteria are met to sit for the examination. To date, over 2,500 Physicians have been Certified in Addiction Medicine by ABAM.

3. ABAM-Certified by Specialty

4. Value of ABAM Certification to Physicians Treatment Centers, hospitals, and managed care organizations actively seek and recruit ABAM-Certified members to provide direction and leadership for their programs. Several states (such as NJ) require their Medical Directors be certified in Addiction Medicine. Physicians who hold ABAM-Certification qualify to receive a waiver from the special registration requirements of the Controlled Substances Act for the provision of medication-assisted opioid therapy. For those physicians interested in medical school faculty appointments, Board certification enhances their applications. State Hospitals and Medical Facilities call on ABAM-Certified Physicians for testimony on issues and legislation related to substance abuse & and treatment. The widely-recognized National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) 2008 Standards for Accreditation of Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organizations (MBHOs) require MBHOs accredited by NCQA to have policies & procedures for credentialing "psychiatrists and/or physicians who are certified in addiction medicine." NCQA- recognition supports ABAM-certified physicians eligibility for credentialing by NCQA- accredited MBHOs. Provides Credibility with third-party payers when advocating for patient treatment/length of stay.

5. Number Certified by Year in Addiction Medicine Pass Rates 1986 (76%) 1987 (79%) 1988 (83%) 1990 (84%) 1992 (89%) 1994 (83%) 1996 (79%) 1998 (80%) 2000 (86%) 2002 (85%) 2004 (88%) 2006 (85%) 2008 (86%) 2010 (82%)

6. Test Centers Computer examination is on Saturday, December 15 th at Prometric Test Centers ( 477 Test Centers nationally.) Prior to the Exam In September, you will be contacted to download your electronic permit to schedule a Prometric test center. You will be able to practice by taking the Tutorial on the ABAM Web Site: www.ABAM.net/ComputerExaminationOrientation.PDF www.ABAM.net/ComputerExaminationOrientation.PDF Confirm your testing appointment & verify your test time 7 days prior to the exam. (test times vary)

7. Exam Day Get to the Test Center 30 minutes early. No late entry is available for the exam. Bring to the test center: -A copy of your electronic permit -Government-Issued Identification -Test Center Confirmation, Address & Phone # -Snacks

8. Examination Schedule Optional Tutorial15 minutes Block 1: 50 Items60 Minutes Block 2: 50 Items60 Minutes Block 3: 50 Items60 Minutes Block 4: 50 Items60 Minutes Block 5: 50 Items60 Minutes Optional Break Time15 Minutes Optional Survey0 Minutes Total:5.5 Hours Possible Break TimeUp to 30 minutes