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AAOM Interventional and Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine Certification (IROM – C)

The American Academy / Association of Orthopedic Medicine announces the AAOM IROM-C, a written and practical Certification Examination.

Candidates must pass the written portion of the IROM-C before they can progress to take the Practical Exam. For information as to upcoming events where The Practical Exam can be written please visit http://www.aaomed.org/Orthopedic-Conferences. This web page provides an outline of the American Academy / Association of Orthopedic Medicine's (AAOM) certification program currently titled, Interventional and Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine Certification (IROM-C).

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I have been providing patients with some musculoskeletal regenerative medicine for over fifteen years. Since I have been working closely with AAOM, I have found that my skill level has advanced rapidly and significantly. Excited by my improvements, I made it a goal to take the IROM-C Exam knowing that having achieved that goal would be an objective measure in how far I have come. Having taken several AAOM courses, I found the written test while comprehensive fairly easy, and the practical examination was a very positive experience for me having been monitored by physicians who I have always looked up to observe me doing evaluations and treatments on live patients, and knowing that I had done well made me feel proud. I am glad that I set the goal for myself to become IROM-C certified, and my patients can have the confidence of knowing that the doctor performing regenerative medicine on them is certified.

Robert J Joseph, M.D.

Why IROM-C Certification:

IROM-C Certification establishes minimum competency for physicians in the field of regenerative orthopedic medicine.
Preparation and passing the AAOM IROM-C helps standardize the requirements related to various forms of treatment dealing with regenerative orthopedic medicine.
Completion of IROM-C provides educational and professional opportunities for certified individuals.

Certification Requirements

In order to sit for certification you must submit the following:

Have a current and active license as a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Submit the certification registration application
Be approved by the AAOM Certification Committee

To become certified one must successfully pass first the written and second the practical portions of the AAOM certification

Minimum requirements to pass the AAOM Certification:

70% Score on the Written Certification Examination
Passing grade on Practical Certification Examination (Pass/Fail)

Certification Examination Details

The IROM-C examination consists of two parts: The Written and Practical exam learn more about the details of each.

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Study Materials

The AAOM will develop and promote a compendium of relevant study materials and provides a recommended reading list for study purposes.

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IROM-C Certified Doctors

Congratulations to the AAOM IROM-C Doctors. The IROM – C certification is designed to test competency in Interventional and Regenerative Orthopaedic Medicine knowledge, application and practice.

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