CERTIFYING PHYSICIANS
to become Lipid Specialists
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WHY CERTIFY?
Join the ranks of a thousand health care professionals who have achieved certification as a Lipid Specialist. The American Board of Clinical Lipidology offers the only certification of its kind for licensed physicians in the United States and Canada. Becoming a Lipid Specialist will enhance your professional credibility, improve your care for patients with dyslipidemia and its comorbidities as well as demonstrate your commitment to continued professional development. Apply now to become a Lipid Specialist or explore this website in more detail and speak with a representative about the certification options available to you.
PLAN TO CERTIFY
Interested in determining if Lipid Specialist certification is right for you? Explore this area to learn about the credentialing process, eligiblity requirements, and how to obtain the necessary qualifications and training.
EXAM INFO
Interested in learning more about the exam process? From content areas to application questions to exam dates and locations, this is the place to learn about what makes the Lipid Specialist certification unique.
2022 Exam Dates
Spring Testing Window: March 12 – April 30, 2022
Application Deadline: Friday, March 4, 2022
Summer Testing Window: June 11 – July 30, 2022
Application Deadline: Friday, June 3, 2022
Fall Testing Window: September 24 – November 19, 2022
Application Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2022
ABCL DIPLOMATES
Interested in becoming a Lipid Specialist? Diplomates of the ABCL come from many different medical specialties and settings. Whether board certified in internal medicine with a private practice or sub-specialty certified in a research or academic setting, Diplomates have one common goal – to be the experts in the field of Clinical Lipidology and represent the community as a Lipid Specialist. Learn more from some Diplomates who have successfully certified over the years and how certification benefited their practice and their lives.