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American Board of Emergency Medicine ConCert Examination
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About this exam
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) ConCert Examination is a continuing-certification assessment for board-certified emergency physicians; it is not an initial board-certification or residency selection exam. Its purpose is to assess the medical knowledge physicians use in emergency care as they maintain certification. Eligibility and the assessment options available can depend on a physician’s certification history and ABEM’s current requirements, so candidates planning for 2027–2028 should confirm their individual pathway with ABEM rather than assume the traditional ConCert format applies.
Emergency medicine review for a continuing-certification assessment should cover a broad range of clinical decisions, including resuscitation and advanced life support, cardiovascular emergencies, respiratory emergencies, and neurologic emergencies. Candidates benefit from reviewing current clinical guidance and practicing how to recognize time-sensitive threats, prioritize stabilization, and choose appropriate next steps. The structure and available assessment options may change over time, so use the applicable ABEM exam guide or continuing-certification materials to verify the format and scope before making a study plan. Online MCQ practice can supplement, but not replace, that review.
How to prepare for ABEM continuing certification
- Start with the current ABEM exam guide or continuing-certification materials for your pathway. Confirm eligibility, assessment format, content guidance, and any requirements specific to your certification history.
- Build a topic-based review plan for resuscitation and advanced life support, cardiovascular emergencies, respiratory emergencies, and neurologic emergencies. Emphasize initial stabilization, diagnostic priorities, and evidence-based management.
- Use timed question sets to practice clinical decision-making, then review every missed or uncertain answer. Keep a short list of knowledge gaps and revisit them with current emergency medicine references.
FAQ
Who is eligible to take the ABEM ConCert Examination?
The ConCert Examination is associated with continuing certification for ABEM-certified emergency physicians, not initial certification candidates. Eligibility and available assessment options depend on ABEM requirements and an individual physician’s certification history; check directly with ABEM for your pathway.
What is the format of the ABEM ConCert Examination?
The traditional ConCert Examination has been a knowledge-based assessment, but the format and assessment options available may depend on the current ABEM continuing-certification program and the physician’s pathway. Consult the current ABEM materials for the applicable format rather than relying on older exam descriptions.
What subjects should I review for ABEM continuing certification?
Review broad emergency medicine topics, including resuscitation and advanced life support, cardiovascular emergencies, respiratory emergencies, and neurologic emergencies. Use ABEM’s current content guidance for your assessment and supplement it with up-to-date clinical references and focused question review.