ABEM Certification Examination

The American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) Certification Examination is the only U.S. exam certifying physicians in EDX medicine, with more than 3,500 physicians currently certified. ABEM promotes high quality patient care by overseeing a certification process that requires physicians to obtain specific academic training and clinical experience, then demonstrate competency in the EDX evaluation of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems by passing a comprehensive examination. Here are some of the reasons to become ABEM Certified:

1. The ABEM examination is the only certifying examination focusing on electrodiagnostic (EDX) medicine.
2. ABEM certification signifies that you have passed the most comprehensive examination in EDX medicine.
3. Some EDX laboratories require ABEM certification of physicians before they may practice in a laboratory.
4. ABEM certification is recognized nationally and internationally as providing the highest standards in EDX medicine.
5. ABEM certification is required to become a fellow of the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
6. ABEM certification demonstrates to your patients and colleagues your dedication to a high level of quality in EDX medicine.

Application information

Before scheduling an ABEM Certification Exam with Pearson, you must have already

1. been approved by the ABEM and notified of your eligibility to sit for the examination;
2. paid an examination authorization fee to the ABEM; and
3. received an Authorization-to-Test email from ABEM

The standards for passing the examinations are established by the ABEM.

Scheduling your exam appointment

Your Authorization‑to‑Test (ATT) email includes the date range in which you can take your exam. You are responsible for booking your appointment within that timeframe. Exam appointments can be scheduled up to one business day in advance, and test center availability is offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Create your Pearson account

You will need a Pearson account before you can schedule your exam. Please allow up to 24 hours for your account to be activated. When creating your account and booking your exam, have your ABEM candidate ID number ready. This ID appears in the ATT email you received after completing your application and should be entered as your PTI ID.

If you experience any issues with your account, the quickest way to connect with a customer service agent is through the chat feature available on this page.

Schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment

You are responsible for managing your own exam appointment. Appointments can be scheduled up to one business day in advance, and test center availability is offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

After you schedule

Once your appointment is confirmed, Pearson will send you a confirmation email that includes your exam date and time, the test center address, and important policies to review before test day. 

You will receive a confirmation email whenever you schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please sign in to your Pearson account to verify your appointment status.