Clinical Informatics
Clinical Informatics Exam Description
Certification in Clinical Informatics is a joint and equal function of the ABPath and the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).
- ABPath Diplomates/Candidates for the Clinical Informatics exam must apply/register with the ABPath.
- ABPath diplomates cannot apply/register for the Clinical Informatics exam with ABPM.
- Examinations are scheduled and administered via the American Board of Preventive Medicine at Pearson VUE Professional Test Centers.
There are two pathways for certification in Clinical Informatics.
Please refer to the Booklet of Information for the complete requirements.
- ACGME-accredited Fellowship Pathway – complete the online application in PATHway
- Clinical Informatics Fellowship Simultaneous Training with ACGME Subspecialty Pathology Fellowship (Pathway A or Pathway B)
- Before beginning Simultaneous Clinical Informatics/ACGME Subspecialty Pathology fellowship training using Pathway A or Pathway B, your program directors must complete the form below.
- You must receive prior approval from each fellowship program director and the ABPath before beginning Pathway A or Pathway B.
- Before beginning Simultaneous Clinical Informatics/ACGME Subspecialty Pathology fellowship training using Pathway A or Pathway B, your program directors must complete the form below.
Clinical Informatics Simultaneous Training Approval Form
(To be completed by your program directors.)
The following additional pathways to certification will be available until the end of 2025
Candidates applying for Clinical Informatics using the Practice or Non-Accredited Fellowship Pathway cannot apply online and must use the application below.
- Practice Pathway is in effect until 2025. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2026.
- Non-Accredited Fellowship Pathway must begin before the end of 2025. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2028.
