American Board of Regenerative Medicine

What American Board of Regenerative Medicine does

The American Board of Regenerative Medicine (ABRM) is a private, U.S.-based professional certification organization that sets and administers credentialing standards for the specialty of regenerative medicine. Operating in conjunction with the American Society of Regenerative Medicine (ASRM), ABRM issues time-limited (5-year) Diplomate credentials (DABRM, DABLM, DABDRM) and offers a portfolio of self-paced review courses accredited for CME credit, subspecialty fellowships in cardiac and orthopedic regenerative medicine, and an ASRM Code of Ethics that binds all certified practitioners. Its technology stack is centered on an online Learning Management System for narrated interactive review courses and an electronic examination delivery platform that administers standardized 125-question, 120-minute written exams via the ASRM member portal.

ABRM serves physicians (MD/DO), dentists, PhD scientists, cardiologists, and longevity medicine practitioners across 25+ countries, with 350+ active diplomates globally and a network of 25+ international examination centers and clinical/research affiliates. The business model is a hybrid of recurring ASRM membership subscriptions (tiered from free student to $225 active), one-time and recurring certification and recertification fees, and review course revenue, with no external investors or parent company disclosed. Marketing is conducted almost entirely through professional medical networks, ASRM co-marketing, and the corporate website, with no app, no API surface, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. The 5-year mandatory recertification cycle provides a structural recurring revenue tail, while recent launches in longevity medicine (ABLM), dental regenerative medicine (ABDRM), and cardiac fellowship extend the addressable practitioner pool.

Name

American Board of Regenerative Medicine

Legal name

American Board of Regenerative Medicine

Website

https://ambrm.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABRM is a U.S.-based independent certification body that grants Diplomate credentials in regenerative, longevity, and dental regenerative medicine to physicians, dentists, and PhD scientists globally, supported by accredited online review courses and 25+ international examination centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Board Certification

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications (EDAAANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Medical board certification
• Regenerative medicine
• Professional credentialing
• Physician certification programs
• CME accredited courses

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. ASRM Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from multiple tiers: Active/International Members ($225/year), Academic Physicians ($175/year), Associate Members ($50/year), Student Members (Free), Emeritus Members ($100/year). Revenue is recurring subscription-based from certified medical professionals seeking professional development and board certification eligibility.
2. Board Certification Fees: One-time and recurring fees for board certification examinations, recertification examinations, and review courses. Certification is time-limited to 5 years requiring recertification, creating recurring revenue cycle. Review courses accredited for CME credits.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

ABRM provides board certification programs in Regenerative Medicine (DABRM), Longevity Medicine (DABLM), and Dental Regenerative Medicine (DABDRM), along with self-paced online review courses accredited for CME credit hours. Certifications are time-limited to 5 years with mandatory recertification, and the organization also offers subspecialty fellowship programs in Cardiac and Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine delivered through a hybrid online and in-person format.

Product overview

The American Board of Regenerative Medicine (ABRM) offers a unified certification platform comprising three main board certifications (ABRM for general Regenerative Medicine, ABLM for Longevity Medicine, and ABDRM for Dental Regenerative Medicine), supported by complementary review courses, fellowship programs (Cardiac and Orthopedic subspecialties), and a global examination network. The core offering consists of physician/scientist certification leading to Diplomate status (DABRM/DABDRM/DABLM), supported by educational review courses, subspecialty fellowships, ethics standards, and international membership. All certifications are time-limited to 5 years with recertification requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• American Board of Longevity Medicine (ABLM): Formal subspecialty certification pathway under ABRM for physicians engaged in clinical practice of Longevity Medicine
• American Board of Dental Regenerative Medicine (ABDRM)

Products and services

• ABRM Board Certification (Regenerative Medicine) Board certification program for physicians in Regenerative Medicine leading to Diplomate status (DABRM). Certification is time-limited to 5 years with recertification requirements including passing the ABRM written re-certification examination.
• ABLM Board Certification (Longevity Medicine) Subspecialty certification pathway under ABRM for physicians engaged in clinical practice of Longevity Medicine, leading to ABLM credential. Valid for 5 years with recertification requirements.
• ABDRM Board Certification (Dental Regenerative Medicine) Board certification program for dentists in Dental Regenerative Medicine leading to Diplomate status (DABDRM). Candidates must pass 125 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes and recertify every 5 years.
• ABRM Board Certification Review Course Self-paced online course for ABRM board eligible physicians and scientists. Accredited for 22.5 ASRM Medical Education Credit Hours covering modules including History, Nomenclature, Basic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Tissue Engineering/Immunotherapy/Gene Therapy, and Regulatory Sciences.
• ABLM Board Certification Review Course Self-paced online course for ABLM board eligible physicians. Features 13 modules covering evidence-based longevity medicine subjects including History of Longevity Medicine, Aging as a Disease, Mechanisms of Aging, Longevity Genomics, Omics Approaches, Aging Clocks, Biomarkers, Healthspan Interventions, Lifespan Interventions, and Aesthetic Longevity.
• Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Fellowship First and only formal fellowship program globally in Cardiac Regenerative Medicine offered as a dual-degree program combining ABRM General Board Certification with subspecialty fellowship. Includes more than 40 PDF lectures, 84+ video-recorded lectures by 17 faculty members, 6-months online virtual lectures, 3-days hybrid clinical review in Dubai, and Final Fellowship Examination.
• Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Fellowship Formal 1-Year Fellowship Training in Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine through AARM. Includes intense clinical didactic training in hybrid online and in-person format at designated AARM Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Training Centers, written and oral examinations, and publication requirement.
• ASRM Code of Ethics in Regenerative Medicine Comprehensive ethics standards document (2024) for physicians engaged in Regenerative Medicine practice, covering physician-patient relationship, professional conduct, professional competence, general principles, regenerative medicine treatments, and research responsibilities.
• ASRM Membership Membership program in the American Society of Regenerative Medicine offering access to experts, publications, research opportunities, and eligibility for ABRM board certification. Includes Fellow, Active, International, Emeritus, Student, and Associate membership categories priced from free (Student) to $225/year (Active/International).
• Global Examination Centers Network International network of ABRM examination centers across Egypt, UAE, China, Malaysia, Australia, India, Kuwait, Iraq, Pakistan, England, Japan, Bangladesh, Brazil, and Indonesia for administering board certification examinations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ physicians and scientists globally certified as diplomates
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• American Society of Regenerative Medicine (ASRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABRM operates in conjunction with ASRM. ASRM membership is required for ABRM certification eligibility. ABRM Board Certification program evaluates knowledge competency for ASRM members seeking diplomate status. The ASRM Code of Ethics applies to all ABRM board-certified physicians. ASRM provides member directory, CME opportunities, and examination administration through member portal.
• Center of Excellence in Regenerative Medicine and Applications (CERRMA)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational examination center at Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt. Led by Dr. Radwa Ali Mehanna (Executive Manager), Dr. Samar El Achy, and Dr. Eman Helmy Thabet. Provides regional certification examination services and research collaboration.
• Gulf Medical University (UAE)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerExamination center and affiliate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Provides certification examination services for Middle East region alongside affiliates American Spine Center, Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Center, Medcare Orthopedics and Spine Hospital, and AEON Clinic.
• Kefuyuan Regenerative Medicine Co Ltd (China)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational examination center and affiliate in Wuhan, China. Prof. Qingsong Adam Ye leads the center. Provides certification services for China region.
• StemRx Biosciences Solutions Pvt Ltd (India)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia research center and affiliate led by Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, M.B.B.S., M.S., F.I.C.A., DABRM. Multiple Indian affiliates including Orthobiologix Clinic (Dr. Sharmila Tulpule), providing examination and training services.
• Orthobiologix Clinic (India/Brazil)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter of Excellence in India led by Dr. Sarmila Tulpule, DABRM. Also serves as Brazilian Institute of Regenerative Medicine through Jose Fabio Lana, M.D., DABRM, FAARM. ABRM Center of Excellence designation.
• Surecell (Australia)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational affiliate in Malvern, Victoria led by Dr. Peter Lewis, M.B.B.S., F.A.A.R.M., D.A.B.R.M. One of the founding diplomates and longest-certified ABRM members.
• Harley Street Specialty Hospital (UK)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK affiliate led by Dr. Saima Ajaz, B.Sc., M.D., M.Phil., Ph.D. as Medical Director. Provides European certification and training services.
• Indonesian Society of Regenerative Medicine (INSRM)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliate in Indonesia providing regional certification services and professional development in regenerative medicine across Southeast Asia.
• Asia Pacific Regenerative Medicine and Immunotherapy Association (ARMI)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional affiliate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia led by Dr. Pezhman Hafez, M.D., Ph.D. Provides Asia Pacific regional certification and training services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Osteopathic Association (AOA): AOA certifies osteopathic physicians (DOs) through its own specialty boards and is an ABMS-recognized credentialing authority. It is a comparable incumbent in physician board certification, particularly for the DO segment ABRM also targets.
• International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR): ISSCR is the leading international scientific society for stem cell and regenerative medicine research, setting research and clinical practice guidelines. ABRM's certification standards are adjacent to ISSCR's scientific guidance, making it a peer in shaping legitimacy within regenerative medicine.
• American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS): ABMS is the umbrella organization for the 24 established US medical specialty boards (e.g., ABIM, ABS) whose credentials are required for US hospital privileging and insurance panel participation. ABRM operates outside ABMS, making ABMS the dominant incumbent whose member boards may eventually introduce their own regenerative medicine certifications.
• International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT): ISCT is the premier professional society for cell and gene therapy professionals, offering training, certification programs and scientific standards. It is a comparable authority in regenerative cell therapy education and competency assessment, overlapping with ABRM's regenerative medicine content.
• Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME): ACGME accredits residency and fellowship programs across US graduate medical education. ABRM's fellowship programs compete for the same physician training dollars and reputation, particularly the Cardiac and Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine fellowships.

Direct peers

• Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG): AMMG provides continuing education, certification and conferences for physicians practicing age-management medicine, directly overlapping with ABRM's ABLM longevity medicine subspecialty in target audience and clinical scope.
• American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M): A4M is the most established organization offering certification and training in anti-aging and longevity medicine, including board-certified pathways (ABAARM). It directly competes with ABRM's ABLM longevity subspecialty for the same pool of physicians seeking credentials in age-management medicine.
• American Board of Aesthetic Medicine (ABAM): ABAM offers board certification to physicians in aesthetic medicine, a closely adjacent specialty that overlaps with ABRM's plastic/cosmetic regenerative medicine US scope and shares the same private, non-ABMS credentialing model.

Others

• Cell Surgical Network: Cell Surgical Network is a regenerative medicine physician network focused on autologous stem cell therapies. While not a certification body, it is an adjacent ecosystem participant influencing physician training and standards in regenerative medicine.

Emerging players

• World Academy of Regenerative Medicine & Longevity: Various emerging international academies are beginning to offer regenerative medicine and longevity certifications to physicians outside the US. These are early-stage competitors pursuing similar certification business models for international physician audiences.

Market position

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