May 2025 Newsletter
2025 DABVLM Application Live
The 2025 DABVLM application is live and will close on May 31, 2025. Encourage your trainees and peers to apply and demonstrate their commitment to VLM best practices.
Obtaining a DABVLM allows a physician to:
Elevate & Promote
Access VLM Professional Development
Demonstrate dedication to VLM patient care
Join a community of physicians from a variety of disciplines who practice VLM
Encourage a colleague to go to the ABVLM website and apply today!
New Exam Outline in 2025
In 2023 the ABVLM convened a Job Task Analysis task force. This group worked with ABVLM's psychometrician to identify the typical practices of a venous and lymphatic physician. As a part of this work, ABVLM surveyed VLM physicians who were both certified and noncertified.
The Task Force found that only minor edits were needed to the existing exam content outline. Beginning in 2025, the ABVLM will focus on four (4) core content areas: Basic Science, Diagnostic Evaluation, Knowledge and Skills Integral to the Practice of VLM, and Clinical Management. This updated content outline will inform the content of the certification exam and the items for the Online Learning & Assessment MOC requirement.
MOC Reminders
All diplomates must complete ABVLM’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements on an annual basis. Don't forget that 2025 Online Learning & Assessment (OLA) items must be answered by December 31, 2025 . The system will lock you out beginning January 1st. New items are released quarterly.
Recognize Your DABVLM Status
Celebrate your diplomate status! ABVLM now offers a number of different ways to promote your certification status.
DABVLM Designation. Add the designation to the end of your name.
DABVLM Badge. Add the badge to your website and email signature.
ABVLM Patient Brochure. Include copies of the ABVLM Patient Brochure in your office to help educate patients and other providers on the importance of seeing and referring to a DABVLM.
Also, don’t forget to follow ABVLM on LinkedIn.
Upcoming Events
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