The International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) sets and maintains global standards for assessment and credentialing of physicians and other health professionals in Lifestyle Medicine (LM). Becoming board certified in LM signifies specialized knowledge in the practice of evidence-based LM and distinguishes a health professional as having achieved competency in LM.
IPH supports the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine to host the board certification exam for healthcare professionals in Qatar. Please review the exam details before you register for the exam.
Deadline for exam registration
Qatar Residents: Sunday, October 20, 2024 (Please email iph@qatar-med.cornell.edu for the registration link)
Non-Qatar Residents (Prometric Examinees): Monday, September 30, 2024
Examinees
Qatar Residents: The exam will be held at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8.30 am – 1.00 pm
Non-Qatar Residents: The exam will be held at a Prometric testing center closest to you, on a date of your choice between November 23 to December 8, 2024. Once you have registered for the exam, you will receive an invite from Prometric to reserve a seat at one of their sites.
Exam pre-requisites
Please review the exam pre-requisites and the approved online CME and in-person CME here.
Deadline to submit exam pre-requisites:
Qatar Residents: October 23, 2024
Non-Qatar Residents (Prometric Examinees): October 23, 2024
IBLM Fees
Please note that IBLM has split the world into three economic tiers and that exam pricing depends on where you reside/live. The IBLM exam pricing consists of two components (1) Registration fee (2) Certification fee
Please review the refund policy, applicable to your region, before completing the registration & payment. Registration fee at any time will be non-refundable. If you need any clarification, please email iph@qatar-med.cornell.edu.
Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group-Qatar members are eligible for a 10% discount on the exam fee. Sign up for free here.
Deadline for exam registration:
Qatar Residents: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Non-Qatar Residents (Prometric Examinees): Monday, September 30, 2024
Pricing
MDs and DOs:
- Non-refundable registration fee from $99 to $299
- Certification/exam fee $999-$1,499
PhD and Masters Level Health Professionals:
- Non-refundable registration fee from $49 to $199
- Certification/exam fee from $799 to $1,299
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Requests for exam registration cancellation should be sent to iph@qatar-med.cornell.edu. Exam registration fee at any time will be non-refundable. Only the certification/exam fee is applicable.