a Diplomate's Commitment
Lifelong Learning and Growth
ABOMS Diplomate status provides patients, the public, state licensure boards, insurers, hospitals, and colleagues with a mark of nationally endorsed professional competence and achievement. Diplomates remain committed to lifelong learning, keeping current in the specialty, and maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.
Becoming a Diplomate
Board Certification by ABOMS requires successful completion of the Qualifying Examination and Oral Certifying Examinations. Once certified by ABOMS, a Candidate officially becomes an ABOMS Diplomate and must participate in Certification Maintenance and Annual Registration.
Diplomate Merchandise
Certificates and pins are available for purchase within your Diplomate profile. Press release requests can be sent to marketing@aboms.org. Diplomates may also request the ABOMS logo at no charge by emailing marketing@aboms.org. Please read our logo policy here.
Unframed Certificates
Diplomate Pins
Nominate an Outstanding Diplomate
We regularly highlight the work of our Diplomates in our Newsletters and on social media. If you know of a Diplomate whose work changes lives, makes an impact on the community, or is cutting-edge in the field, please let us know by emailing marketing@aboms.org! Self-nominations are encouraged if you would like to see yourself featured.
Certification Maintenance
Certification Maintenance is a continuous process of learning, self-assessment and testing, designed to affirm an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon’s continued competency after certification.
CAQ
The Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery is designed for ABOMS Diplomates who have demonstrated significant qualifications in this specialized area.
Examination Committee
Members of the ABOMS Examination Committee are hand selected by the Board to help develop and administer examinations that test a surgeon’s expertise in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.