ACAMS Board Certification Process
A Structured Pathway to Professional Recognition
Board Certification Process
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Step 1: Eligibility Verification & Application
Applicants submit an online board certification application for review.
Includes:
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Professional qualifications and medical credentials
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Proof of education and training
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Scope of practice and experience details
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Valid professional registration (where applicable)
✔ Confirms baseline eligibility for board assessment.
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Step 2: Credential & Documentation Review
ACAMS evaluates submitted documents to verify professional background and competency alignment.
Assessment focuses on:
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Academic and clinical qualifications
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Training history in aesthetic medicine or surgery
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Professional experience and case exposure
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Ethical standing and professional conduct
✔ Ensures credibility and qualification integrity.
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Step 3: Knowledge & Competency Assessment
Applicants undergo a structured assessment designed to evaluate theoretical knowledge and clinical understanding.
May include:
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Written or online examination
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Case-based discussions
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Practical or skills-based assessment (where applicable)
✔ Measures professional competency against ACAMS board standards.
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Step 4: Board Review & Decision
Assessment results are reviewed by the ACAMS Board Certification Committee.
Committee responsibilities:
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Review examination and assessment outcomes
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Ensure fairness and consistency
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Determine certification status
Possible outcomes:
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Board Certified
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Conditional Approval (additional requirements)
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Deferred Decision
✔ Decisions are based on merit and defined criteria.
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Step 5: Certification Issuance & Maintenance
Successful applicants receive official ACAMS Board Certification.
Includes:
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Board Certification Certificate
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Certification validity period
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Authorization to use ACAMS board-certified designation (as per guidelines)
Ongoing requirements:
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Continued professional development (CPD)
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Ethical practice adherence
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Periodic renewal or reassessment
✔ Promotes lifelong learning and quality practice.
Important Disclaimer
ACAMS board certification:
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Is a professional credential, not a government license
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Does not authorize independent medical practice
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Does not replace statutory or regulatory approvals
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Is valid subject to compliance with ACAMS policies