| WOCPM - World Society of Anti-Aging Medicine - is considered to be one of the fastest growing Scientific Societies, currently representing over 6000 physicians from 120 nations, in the clinical specialty of Anti-Aging Medicine (Preventive, Longevity, Graceful Aging and Aesthetic medicine) as well as Nutritional Medicine. |
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| With a view to expanding the physician's knowledge and offering an appropriate scientific qualification, WOCPM developed the Board Certification Programme in the two disciplines of Anti-Aging Medicine and Nutritional Medicine. |
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| WOCPM Certification Levels |
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| I. Board Certification (written Exam.) |
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| II. Board Certification Advanced Level (written and oral Exams). |
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| III. Board Certification - Scientific Contribution (publishing an article in a scientific journal related to preventive, anti-aging, life-span medicine or nutritional medicine). |
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| The first two levels must be completed within a maximum of three years. |
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| Level I. Written Examination |
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| Learning Materials are provided to help the physician prepare for the exam over a few months. A review meeting is held a couple of days before the exam to help focus on the most relevant aspects to be tested. |
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| The physician's knowledge is checked in medical domains - from a basic theoretical information on the physiology, etiology and epidemiology of senescence, and statistics on the longest living individual - to practical know-how to measure senescence, do genetic typing tests, advice on life-extending lifestyle changes, psychological attitudes, physical exercise, sleep improvement, sexuality enhancement in men and women, diets, nutritional and hormonal therapies, stem cells, anti-pollution measures, and even spa therapies. |
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| All material is heavily evidence-based, which distinguishes this examination from all other existing programmes in the same area. A major focus is placed on information concerning the achievement of correct diagnoses and treatments. |
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| Assessment method: written examination based on multiple-choice questions (duration: 3 hours). |
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| After fulfilling all requirements for Level I, including successfully passing the exam, the physician is awarded the WOCPM Board Certificate Level I. |
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| Level II. Assessment of a physicians' practical know-how in diagnosis and treatment. |
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| The physician is assessed on practical knowledge based on the presentation of practical cases of patients in a written exam comprised of multiple-choice questions. The assessment covers the most important and practical areas of anti-aging medicine (medical domains: nutritional, dietetic, hormonal therapies and physical) or nutritional medicine. Duration of the exam: 1 hour 30 minutes |
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| Patient medical records: written description and submission of the medical records of four of the physician's patients, evaluated by the WOCPM Board examiners (experienced physicians). |
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| Oral examination with two to three examiners in order to verify the physician's practical knowledge of anti-aging medicine or nutritional medicine (duration 30 minutes) |
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| After fulfilling all requirements for Level II, including the successful completion of the written and oral exams, the physician is awarded the WOCPM Board Certificate Level II. |
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| Level III. Assessment of the physician's contribution to Anti-Aging or Nutritional Medicine |
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| The physician can achieve this level by accomplishing one of two tasks, after initial approval by the scientific committee of the topic before starting: |
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| 1. Review of the literature on a relevant topic, ready for publication; or |
| 2. Original work or research, ready for publication. |
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| Following a satisfactory presentation of the work before a panel of two to three examiners, the physician is awarded the WOCPM Board Certificate Level III. |
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| Essential reasons for you to get your Board Certification |
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- Each MD who obtains the board certification will have access to clear and concise information on relevant therapies, sufficient to embark on an anti-aging medicine practice and avoid any major errors, a first step to becoming an expert.
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- The board certification has a protective value in case of litigations from medical boards or civil courts.
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- The learning materials contain factual, up-to-date scientific references which should greatly help you to scientifically justify the anti-aging or nutritional treatments you prescribe.
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- You, as a physician, can be awarded an official Board Certificate from WOCPM, the leading international anti-aging medical society in the world. This will enhance your prestige in the eyes of patients and colleagues.
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- The Board Certification can be obtained through a limited amount of study time: the learning materials require the equivalent of up to one week of full-time study depending on your knowledge and experience in this field. This is supplemented by your participation in a 3-hour review course, followed by a 3-hour exam.
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| Pre-requisites for WOCPM Board Certification (Written Exam): |
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- A full medical university degree as a physician.
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- A registered, fully valid medical license in the country where the candidate works.
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- A minimum of 7 years of clinical practice experience (residency training applicable).
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- Membership of the World Society of Anti-Aging Medicine (WOCPM).
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- No significant disciplinary actions against the applicant, or a written appeal including full disclosure of all disciplinary actions accompanied by a full explanation of those actions with a request for a waiver of this requirement.
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- Participation in three consecutive WOCPM conferences (bearing WOCPM logo). Failing this, a request for a waiver will be considered if the applicant has attended other conferences. In order to maintain WOCPM certification, annual attendance to at least one WOCPM conference is strongly recommended.
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- Attendance, during the last 10 years, to a minimum of 7 congresses or symposia or educational seminar programmes for physicians (such as WOCPM's fellowship - Anti-aging medicine specialization) in the field of anti-aging medicine or related domain (preventive medicine, hormone therapies, nutritional medicine, etc.) attested by CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits or certificates of participation in the congresses, symposia and/or seminars. Approval of credits and certificates must be obtained from the WOCPM Scientific Committee.
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- Purchase of Learning Materials and Payment of all dues.
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