lifestyle medicine board exam for physicians
Please take note that dates and steps posted on the primer may change without prior notice.
STEP 1 |
Register for the requisite courses.
Note: Confirmed registration in the course marks your official training in lifestyle medicine.
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LIFESTYLE MEDICINE COMPETENCY COURSE
This course is open for registration anytime.
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LIFESTYLE MEDICINE BOARD REVIEW COURSE
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The Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course 3rd Edition is an evidence-based course designed to provide a review and successfully prepare candidates for the lifestyle medicine board examination.
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The Board Review Course Manual is available in printed form and online within the ACLM learning management system. The manual consists of 10 sections, Lifestyle Medicine key articles, appendix, index, detailed graphics, tables and figures, and over 120 quiz questions. Each of the ten sections have corresponding quiz questions available to complete in the paper copy of the book and online via the ACLM LMS. Enrollees will be required to read the material and complete the quiz questions via the online course to receive their certificate of completion.
STEP 2 |
Sign up for PCLM membership.
(Note: The membership certification usually takes 14 working days for releasing. You may proceed to Step 2 after your membership application submission.)
(Note: The membership certification usually takes 14 working days for releasing. You may proceed to Step 2 after your membership application submission.)
STEP 3 |
PRECEPTORSHIP and PRACTICUM (120 credit hours)
Virtual training schedule:
Batch 1: March 27 - July 31, 2022
Batch 2: August 7 - October 30, 2022
Batch 3: January 15 - July 15, 2023
- Virtual training sessions
- All enrollees of Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course are automatically registered in the program. Kindly anticipate email to receive the invitation link to join the program.
Virtual training schedule:
Batch 1: March 27 - July 31, 2022
Batch 2: August 7 - October 30, 2022
Batch 3: January 15 - July 15, 2023
STEP 4 |
LIFESTYLE MEDICINE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Gather 30 hours live CME credit from PCLM events (Postgraduate Course, Scientific Sessions, Grand Rounds, Midyear and Annuar Conferences)
April 24, 2022 - Post-Graduate Course (Virtual)
August 28, 2022 - Midyear conference (Virtual)
December 4, 2022 - Annual Convention (In-person Iloilo City)
April 30, 2023 - Post-Graduate Course
August 27, 2023 - Grand rounds
December 3, 2023 - Annual Convention (Luzon)
August 28, 2022 - Midyear conference (Virtual)
December 4, 2022 - Annual Convention (In-person Iloilo City)
April 30, 2023 - Post-Graduate Course
August 27, 2023 - Grand rounds
December 3, 2023 - Annual Convention (Luzon)
STEP 5 |
certification options
OPTION 1: NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAM
Only Filipino citizens are eligible to take the National certification exam.
Only Filipino citizens are eligible to take the National certification exam.
Batch 1: August 28, 2022
Batch 2: November 30, 2022
Batch 3: November 19, 2023
Batch 2: November 30, 2022
Batch 3: November 19, 2023
OPTION 2: NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EXAM
Filipinos who are licensed to practice in the Philippines should choose the Tier 3 exam rate which already covers the National and International Written Exam segments.
Non-Filipino citizen examinees who are currently residing in the Philippines should check their Tier category (1 or 2).
Batch 1 & 2: December 6, 2022
Batch 3: December 3, 2023
Non-Filipino citizen examinees who are currently residing in the Philippines should check their Tier category (1 or 2).
Batch 1 & 2: December 6, 2022
Batch 3: December 3, 2023
REPEAT EXAM
Repeat Exam is intended to those who were not able to pass the previous certification exam.
Repeat Exam is intended to those who were not able to pass the previous certification exam.
STEP 6 |
LMBE APPLICATION
Only those who have filed their application for the LMBE will receive updates on the exam. All applicants should pay the one time application fee.
Examinees who applied for both the National and International certification exam should pay for the Prometric & Classmarker Fee.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
All proof of registration on the requisite courses, live CME, PCLM membership, written exam & OSCE, and prometric & classmarker (for national & international certification applicant only)
SUBMISSION OF REQUIREMENTS
- Lifestyle Medicine Competency Course Certificate of Completion
- Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course Certificate of Completion
- Certificate of Attendance on Live CMEs
- Preceptorship & Practicum Completion Certificate
- LM-related research paper or Case Study (Download sample of Lifestyle Medicine Case Study)
STEP 7 |
Objective Structured Clinical examination (OSCE)
All Filipino examinees are required to take the OSCE.
Batch 1: August 2022
Batch 2: February 2023
Batch 3: December 17, 2023
Batch 2: February 2023
Batch 3: December 17, 2023
Bank transactions is available for those who can't process online payments.
For direct bank deposit/transfer
Bank Name: EastWest Bank (Eastwest Banking Corporation)
Account Name: PCLM
Account No.: 200021332568
Account type: Current/Checking account
Account Name: PCLM
Account No.: 200021332568
Account type: Current/Checking account