Train the Way You’ll Be Tested
One of the best ways to prepare is to practice, receive feedback, and try again.
With AAEM’s Certifying Exam Review Course you’ll take two mock exams in one day. After your first run through, our faculty will provide personalized feedback that you can apply right away during your second simulated exam.
It’s an opportunity to adjust your approach, build confidence, and see immediate improvement before the day is done.
Before taking the exam, ask yourself:
- Have I practiced making decisions while being timed, observed, and interrupted?
- Have I practiced verbalizing clinical reasoning in real time?
- Have I practiced adapting my management plan when new information changes the scenario?
- Have I practiced prioritizing and communicating clearly while managing an evolving case?
- Have I practiced difficult patient or family conversations in a structured exam setting?
If you hesitated on one or more of these, you’re not alone. Many candidates are studying for the exam, but not practicing for it. We can help with that.
TAKE AAEM'S REVIEW COURSEAAEM’s Course Includes:
- Hands-on experience with manikins, ultrasound, and computer-based cases
- Two full mock exams featuring clinical and structured interview cases
- Personalized examiner feedback after each case
- A group debrief to strengthen performance
- CME credit and participation certificate
This is the closest you can get to the real exam without the consequences.
REGISTER NOWPlease Note: Each course is limited to 10 participants to ensure individualized feedback. Sessions routinely fill in advance.
This Course Is Designed For:
- ABEM board-eligible emergency physicians preparing for the 2026 Certifying Exam
- Physicians who trained for Oral Boards and now need to adapt
- Anyone who wants to experience the new format before their actual exam
This Course Is Not For:
- Physicians taking the ABOEM exam
- Recertifying diplomates
Registration for the Certifying Exam Review Course is offered at the following rates:
AAEM Members: $1,999.00
Non-Members: $2,499.00
Become a member today and save $500 on registration while gaining access to additional professional benefits.
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| 7:00am – 7:30am | Breakfast & Course Orientation |
| 7:30am – 9:35am | Case Encounter Rotations |
| 9:35am – 9:45am | Morning Break |
| 9:45am – 11:50am | Case Encounter Rotations |
| 11:50am – 1:00pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:00pm – 2:40pm | Case Encounter Rotations |
| 2:40pm – 2:50pm | Afternoon Break |
| 2:50 – 4:30pm | Case Encounter Rotations |
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm | Course Debrief |
Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures of Financial Relationships:
The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) endorses the guidelines for accredited continuing medical education programs as set forth in the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and adheres to them in the conduct of its educational activities. All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content must provide a disclosure of all their financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests) within the prior 24 months. Financial relationships are reviewed by AAEM to determine which relationships are relevant, and appropriate steps are taken to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from inserting commercial bias into content. In accordance with these policies, AAEM would like to make the following information known to all course participants.
The following speakers have disclosed a relevant financial relationship within the past 24 months:
Gayle Galletta, MD FAAEM – Defibrio – Consulting Fee – Consulting for defibrillator start-up company
All relevant financial relationships have been reviewed and mitigated.
No other speakers have relevant financial relationships to disclose. No planners or staff have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosures of Commercial Support:
The following sponsor provided in-kind commercial support for the Certifying Exam Review Course:
- FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc.
Final Courses of 2026
| Date | City | Hotel (Click for Discounted Room Rate) |
| October 3, 2026 | Chicago, IL | Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare |
| October 4, 2026 | Chicago, IL | Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare |
| October 17, 2026 | Orlando, FL | Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort |
| October 18, 2026 | Orlando, FL | Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort |
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Why Physicians Choose AAEM’s Course
For years, AAEM has helped thousands of emergency physicians pass the ABEM Oral Boards through realistic, simulation-based training built around how the exam actually works.
AAEM has adapted that same trusted approach to align with ABEM’s new Certifying Exam format, ensuring candidates experience the pressure, pacing, and communication demands of exam day before it counts.
When the stakes are this high, experience matters.
There are many ways to study for the Certifying Exam, but few opportunities to actually practice it.
Question banks, study apps, and virtual review courses can be valuable tools for learning content, but passing the Certifying Exam requires more than medical knowledge.
“Really helpful board-style prep with great feedback and advice from the staff.” — Dr. John James Bianco, February 2026 Chicago Course Participant
“Helpful cases and helpful examiners. I feel much more prepared for the real deal.” — Dr. Connor Stephenson, February 2026 Chicago Course Participant
“Best way to feel confident for this new exam.” — Dr. Jonathan Nichol, February 2026 Chicago Course Participant
“This was a great course. The format of the new Certifying Exam is still unknown, but this course helped me feel more confident.” — Dr. Hans Gao, February 2026 Chicago Course Participant
“The ultrasound directors were very knowledgeable and helped explain things well. Each station felt engaging and definitely increased my comfort and confidence about taking the real thing. I’m glad I took this course, and I’m confident I’ll do well.” — Dr. David Nwachukwu, May 2026 Los Angeles Course Participant
“The examiners gave the perfect practice for the oral exam. Invaluable opportunity to practice verbalizing medical decision making with only pieces of the patient HPI and how to ask for relevant information and delegate actions in the triaging scenarios. The practice was critical.” — Dr. Natalie Peters, June 2026 Baltimore Course Participant
“Good experience to get some reps in handling these case encounters that are new to all of us.” — Dr. Brandon DeLong, July 2026 Denver Course Participant
Built For Physicians,
By Physicians
In utilizing ABEM’s publicly available exam framework, AAEM’s faculty and Certifying Exam Committee successfully created a review course to model the real ABEM exam.
Take 10 minutes to hear directly from Dr. Bond, one of the physicians behind AAEM’s Certifying Exam Review Course, and learn what you can expect from the course, why it was designed the way it was, and what candidates should know about taking the ABEM Certifying Exam in 2026.
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A Deeper Look Into the Certifying Exam
Developed in collaboration with the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), this webinar provides a clear breakdown of the Certifying Exam, including how the exam is structured, what it’s designed to evaluate, and how candidates should adjust their preparation strategy.
Eliminate the unknowns, and experience the exam before it counts.
TAKE AAEM'S REVIEW COURSEOur Sponsors
AAEM thanks our sponsors for providing ultrasound machines for the Certifying Exam Review Course.
FUJIFILM Sonosite
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Please Note: This course is ABEM-aligned but not affiliated with or endorsed by ABEM. All content is based on publicly available ABEM exam information, developed independently by AAEM faculty. AAEM does not guarantee specific exam outcomes.
If you have any questions or need assistance, our team is happy to help. Please contact us via email or at (800) 884-2236.