What is CIME Certified Independent Medical Examiner?

ABIME identifies Doctors & Physicians who meet specific criteria for education, training and experience.

CIME - Certified Independent Medical Examiner

IME Doctors also meet continuing medical education requirements, demonstrate competency by passing a rigorous, hours of certification examinations, and agree to abide by an ABIME ethical code.  The certified independent medical examiner (CIME) receives an individual certification number, valid for 5 years.

Eligibility Requirements include a current unrestricted medical license / registration to practice medicine / surgery; a record clear of any disciplinary action imposed by a state medical board within the past 5 years.

Board certification in a medical specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association or corresponding international authorities ... or have practiced medicine 5 years, including residency years; completion of at least 15 hours of ABIME sponsored / accredited coursework in this field within 1 year prior to taking the examination - signed agreement to abide by the ABIME Guidelines of Conduct.