Transplant Hepatology Certification Examination 

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The Transplant Hepatology Certification Program is jointly developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The examination is administered to candidates from both Boards at the same time in the same testing centers.

ABIM Requirements for Certification

To become certified in the subspecialty of Transplant Hepatology, physicians must have:

• Been previously certified in internal medicine by ABIM
• Maintained a current underlying certificate in gastroenterology
• Satisfactorily completed the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training
• Demonstrated clinical competence in the care of patients
• Met the licensure and procedural requirements
• Passed the Certification Exam in Transplant Hepatology

No credit will be granted toward certification in a subspecialty for training completed outside of an accredited U.S. or Canadian program.

For Further Information about the American Board of Internal Medicine Transplant Hepatology Policies, please visit the ABIM website.

ABP Requirements for Certification

The ABP in collaboration with ABIM will offer a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology. (Note: A candidate who has a primary certificate from ABIM should contact the ABIM office for its eligibility criteria.)

Admission Requirements

• Subspecialty Certification by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
• Licensure
• Training or practice experience

For American Board of Pediatrics admission requirements, please visit the ABP website.