Career Details

Diplomate of Medical Microbiology

Description

The ABMM was established in 1959 to test the expertise of microbiologists seeking to direct public health or clinical microbiology laboratories. Board-certified Diplomates are adjudged capable to direct public health and clinical microbiology laboratories. ABMM certification is recognized by federal and state governmental agencies as a significant component toward meeting licensure requirements to direct laboratories engaged in the microbiological diagnosis of human disease. It is recognized under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 final rule and in all 12 states that require licensure: California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Medical Microbiology

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Diplomate

Certifying Organization

American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Technologist in Microbiology

Certifying Organization

American Society for Clinical Pathology

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Electron Microscopy Technologist

Certifying Organization

Microscopy Society of America

Type

B - Advanced

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