ABMLI Eligibility Information
ABMLI candidates must demonstrate appropriate education, postdoctoral training, and/or experience. Each candidate must apply under one of four “plans.”
|
Education |
Acceptable |
Acceptable |
Total years of |
Plan A |
Earned doctorate as defined below. |
2 |
2 |
4 |
Plan B |
1 |
4 |
5 |
|
Plan C |
0 |
6 |
6 |
|
ABMM |
|
|
|
EDUCATION
Applicants must possess an earned Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree with special training and experience in immunology or clinical laboratory immunology. The degrees of Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), Doctor of Public Health (D.P.H.), or Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) may be accepted if the candidate's postdoctoral training and experience is deemed appropriate by the Credentials Committee. Degrees must have been granted by member institutions of the American Medical Association, veterinary schools accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or by other institutions having satisfactory standards in the opinion of the Board.
Degrees gained by applicants educated outside of the United States must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluation agency. See the list of approved foreign credential evaluation agencies under "Apply."
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
Postdoctoral training must be gained in a setting where a broad range of immunologic procedures are performed under the direction of a qualified immunologist. This setting should be in conjunction with either a clinically oriented immunology service or a basic research laboratory utilizing multiple procedures applicable to medical laboratory immunology.
POSTDOCTORAL EXPERIENCE
Postdoctoral experience is time spent in a laboratory actively involved in medical laboratory immunology as defined by this Board and should involve familiarity and direct experience with a broad range of diagnostic procedures, including interpretation and laboratory management, as well as supervisory duties.
All training and experience requirements must be gained after receipt of the doctoral degree.
Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis by the Credentials Committee. Candidates found eligible must be examined within one year of their approval or a new application will be required.
