COCERT Invites Comments
The ABMS Committee on Certification (COCERT) is charged with the review and evaluation of ABMS Member Boards’ requests for new specialty certificates, subspecialty certificates, and focused practice designations.
The Public Comment process was designed by ABMS as a fixed, multi-stage process for establishing a new specialty or subspecialty certification, or focused practice designation. This thoughtful and rigorous process involves obtaining input from internal and external stakeholders, public comment, consideration by COCERT, and action by the ABMS Board of Directors.
COCERT welcomes comments from all interested parties on the following requests by ABMS Member Boards.
Posted comments will be shared with COCERT and the requesting Member Board(s) to allow them an opportunity to respond. Additionally, comments may be shared with other stakeholders and ABMS organizational units such as committees and work groups as appropriate.
Individuals interested in learning more about the specific requests for certificates or designations may contact the respective ABMS Member Board.
Public Comment Option
COCERT will discuss and formally consider this request during its March 23, 2026 meeting. An opportunity will also be provided during the meeting for stakeholders to provide a brief oral comment during an Open Forum. The ABMS Board of Directors will potentially vote on this request during its June 18, 2026 meeting. The public comment period closes on January 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm (CT).
- The American Board of Preventive Medicine is requesting to issue a Focused Practice Designation in Lifestyle Medicine
- Application Document[PDF]
Notification of Future Comment Periods
- There are currently no new requests under consideration by COCERT.
ABMS will continue to announce upcoming requests and comment periods via email to interested parties. To be added to this list, please subscribe to the COCERT announcements list.
Questions
If you have questions related to COCERT, please contact CSP@abms.org.
