CERTIFYING
LIPID SPECIALISTS
Effective September 2022, the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) and the Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology (ACCL) have unified for the administration of certifying examinations. The eligibility requirements for each discipline have not changed and are found within the menu on this site.
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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 certifications of its kind for licensed physicians and for other healthcare professionals in the United States and Canada. Physicians designated as Diplomates of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology and other healthcare professionals designated as Clinical Lipid Specialists (CLS) demonstrate their commitment to improving the care for patients with dyslipidemia and related comorbidities.
Lutheran General Cardiology Fellows
Congratulations to the graduating class of Lutheran General Cardiology Fellowship who certified as Diplomates of the ABCL this year. From left: Sujeen Adhikari, MD; Namra Butt, MD; Alan Brown, MD (Program Director); Sarah Doleeb, MD. Dr. Doleeb and Dr. Butt are joining hospitals in the Advocate Aurora system and plan to start lipid clinics. Dr. Adhikari is joining Oregon Health and Sciences University and is pursuing fellowship for advanced imaging.
PLAN TO CERTIFY
Plan your certification journey by reviewing eligibility criteria, exam information, and fees for certification.
EXAM DATES
September 23 – November 18, 2023
Application Deadline: CLOSED
March 9 – April 27, 2024
Application Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024
June 15 – August 3, 2024
Application Deadline: Friday, June 7, 2024
September 21 – November 9, 2024
Application Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024
LIPID SPECIALISTS
Lipid Specialists come from many different medical specialties, practice settings, and professional disciplines.