Certificates issued by the ABMA expire on June 30th of the tenth year following the date of issuance. To maintain certification beyond the 10-year period, Diplomates must participate in the re-certification program.

To participate in the re-certification program, a Diplomate must:

1. Hold a current, valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathy in a United States licensing jurisdiction or licensure in Canada
2. Pay an annual $50 maintenance fee
3. Provide evidence of a total of 150 hours of continuing acupuncture education over the ten year period, reported annually
4. Successfully complete a re-certification examination

Enrollment in the re-certification program is automatic for all Diplomates. Failure to pay the annual fee or failure to report continuing education credits earned for three or more years is considered nonparticipation. Non-participants will be advised when their certificates expire. Delayed participation in the re-certification process may require completion of the requirements for initial certification in order to re-establish certification. Therefore, Diplomates are advised to monitor their participation carefully.