The ABEM supports the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Board will make a reasonable effort to provide qualified Board Diplomates who have documented disabilities the necessary auxiliary aids and services that do not fundamentally alter the measurement of the skills or knowledge the Board’s program is intended to test or result in an undue burden [Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) §309(b)(3)]. Diplomates desiring accommodations for documented disabilities must complete a Disability Accommodation Request Form.

The Disability Accommodation Request form provides Diplomates a convenient method to request any necessary modifications, as well as a way to provide the ABEM the required advance notice and documentation of their disabilities. This form may be obtained from the ABEM Executive Office at any time. The examination application contains an area where Diplomates may request the Disability Accommodation Request form.

When submitting the Disability Accommodation Request form, the Diplomate shall provide all documentary evidence necessary to establish to the Board’s reasonable satisfaction the existence, specific nature, and extent of the Diplomates disability. Documentation should include a specific diagnosis of the disability and medical records or other documentation by an appropriate medical or other health professional. The Board reserves the right to verify the disability and to request additional documentation as necessary. The Diplomate should also explain why the modification requested is required by the individual’s disabilities. All special arrangements must be made and agreed upon in advance; such arrangements cannot be made at the time the examination is given. The Board will make the final determination as to the necessary accommodations for an individual with a verified disability.