The American College of Microbiology is the component of the American Academy of Microbiology responsible for certification of microbiologists and immunologists, accreditation of postdoctoral training programs, and other programs consistent with its mission of providing leadership in promoting the high quality and ethical practice of the microbiology and immunology professions for the benefits of human, animal, and environmental well being.
The American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) certifies the expertise of doctoral-level microbiologists seeking to direct public health or clinical microbiology laboratories.
The American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology (ABMLI) certifies the expertise of doctoral-level immunologists seeking to direct laboratories engaged in the practice of medical laboratory immunology.
The National Registry of Microbiologists (NRM) certifies professional microbiologists at the prebaccalaureate/baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in biological safety; food and dairy; and pharmaceutical/medical device/cosmetics.
