Online Application Process
Before applying to the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, we strongly urge potential applicants to review the eligibility requirements (criteria to sit) posted on the Reference Materials page. All applicants are responsible for knowing and meeting all certification process prerequisites prior to submitting their application. The Reference Materials page also holds several files that will be helpful in your development of related application materials, such as the case log template.
Overall Process
The general steps for applying to the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine are as follows:
- Determine Your Application Path - Educational or Experiential (view details)
- From the Application Login page, choose the correct link based on your Application Path
- Create a new user (in the Certemy platform), or login if you are a returning user
- Complete 12 Application Steps, uploading documents and submitting payment where required, and including the step to attest and submit your final application
- Staff will review your application materials and be in contact via email
- If your application is approved, you will then be issued instructions regarding schedule an examination appointment at a Pearson VUE Test Center or virtually
You may submit your application anytime during mid-January though June preceding the annual August through mid-September exam cycle.
Extensions of this deadline are entertained upon request.
Link here for Exam Calendar
Candidates are strongly encouraged to register with Pearson VUE as soon as possible after receiving your notification that you may sit for the exam, noting that early March is the earliest you can register at Pearson VUE. The earlier one registers, the greater likelihood the requested testing center and date will be available.
The exam is also offered with remote proctoring (i.e., online). See the Exam Format page for additional information regarding the OnVUE proctoring process.
For additional information or questions, or to submit your payment via mail or phone, send an e-mail to info@abvlm.org.