The American Board of Vascular Medicine (ABVM) Vascular and Endovascular Medicine certification examinations are now *windowed examinations. The examinations will be available annually during a 30-day administration window.
| Examination | Application Period | Administration Window | |
| ABVM Vascular | 6/25/2025 to 9/9/2025 | 9/23/2025 to 10/23/2025 | |
| ABVM Endovascular | 6/25/2025 to 9/9/2025 | 9/23/2025 to 10/23/2025 |
Benefits of ABVM Certification
ABVM certification provides assurance to the public and your colleagues that you:
- Have attained the highest level of proficiency in vascular and/or endovascular medicine
- Are committed to continued professional development
- Have the knowledge, skills, and commitment to provide quality patient care in vascular and/or endovascular medicine
Apply for the ABVM Examinations
To find out the specific eligibility and prerequisite information visit the ABVM Vascular Medicine Examination page and the ABVM Endovascular Medicine Examination page.
Important Notice for ABVM Certificants
Update: June 2025
Discover the New, Easier Way to Maintain Your ABVM Certification
A streamlined process designed for busy physicians – benefit your patients and your career.
The new ABVM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program Effective August 18, 2025
- This first release of the new MOC program impacts all ABVM diplomates whose certifications are scheduled to expire in 2025. The new MOC program replaces the previous 10-year recertification exam requirement.
- The new MOC knowledge confirmation program focuses on continual learning, replacing the former high-stakes, 10-year assessment model with quarterly 10-question quizzes for Vascular & Endovascular certifications.
- An annual demographic update of current information is also required in 2025
Future requirements will include:
- CME Requirements
- Attestation to APCA rules and policies
- Annual or periodic renewal fee
- Disclosure of credentialing action, suspension, or censure affecting ability to practice in specialty
- Demonstration of active medical license
We appreciate your dedication to maintaining the highest standards of medical practice. Please stay tuned for further updates on how to participate in this important initiative. To ensure your contact information is current, please log in to your My APCA account. Thank you for your commitment to excellence in vascular medicine.
This program will be the process and requirement for ABVM certification holders expiring in 2026 and thereafter.
The ABVM community will access MOC quizzes through the mobile and web-based SKILLS platform – launching August 2025.
