Certification in Lifestyle Medicine (Board Certification)
now available in the UK.

Applications for the 2021 Exam are now closed and will be held between the 27th of November and 11th of December 2021
All applications received will now be registered for 2022. We expect these exams to be between end Nov and early Dec 2022.
There are 4 parts to the Diploma. By signing up for the Certification, you are paying for the registration fee and exam which will take place local prometric testing centre.

As pre-requisites for writing the Exam, you are required to complete:

  • 30 hours of online learning. The recommended learning for this the is LMBRC through ACLM at $499 (non CME is sufficient)
  • 10 hours of in-person learning. We plan to hold our next annual conference in Sep 2022 in London. If you’re signed up to the Diploma you will qualify for the members rate which will be confirmed later in the year.
  • Submission of a Case Study. This is more of a reflective piece and can be done on a patient, friend/family member, even yourself but highlights your understanding and implementation of the lifestyle changes implemented

Click here for BSLM/IBLM diploma FAQS

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BSLM is now offering members the opportunity to obtain certification from the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM).

Certification can be undertaken from a clinical or public health perspective. Certification demonstrates your commitment to, and expertise in, Lifestyle Medicine, augmenting your clinical or public health practice with a solid grounding in preventing, managing and reversing chronic and lifestyle-related disease.

Watch the videos below to better understand the reasons for certification and the importance of having an internationally-recognised and consistent standard for Lifestyle Medicine professionals.

We are now accepting new applications for the 2022 diploma. Application form below.

It is not compulsory to become a member of the BSLM to sign up for the diploma although of course we are grateful for the support of the charity should you wish to do so.

About the BSLM Diplomate

What the Students Say

Eligibility

Full member of BSLM - Clinician, public health professional, or health practitioner

  • Certified Physician – Physicians registered to work in the UK (or Europe where local Society does not exist)
  • Certified Professional – Health professionals with a Masters or PhD
  • Certified Practitioner – Health practitioners at Degree level
What’s involved …
  • 30 hours of self-directed online Lifestyle Medicine specific CPD – see examples below
  • 10 hours of in-person Lifestyle Medicine specific CPD eg: attendance at Lifestyle Medicine conferences including the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine’s annual conference. CPD must not be older than three years prior to the exam) (a reminder that the 2020 Conference which had to go virtual due to Covid 19, would not qualify as it was not “in person”)
  • A formal case study of your experience/practice/application of Lifestyle Medicine (submitted no later than one month before the exam)
A formal exam (exams are expected to be held annually): – Exam duration and items/questions
  • 150 multiple choice questions for Lifestyle Medicine physicians (four hours)
  • 120 multiple choice questions for Lifestyle Medicine professionals/practitioners (four hours)

(CPD must not be older than three years prior to the exam)

More info around Exam logistics can be found here.

Self-Directed Online Learning

Certification involves a self-directed learning process, however, BSLM provides candidates with the assistance of our Study Group leaders and access to a section of the website with educational resources for certification. (more information is available after registering for the exam).

Candidates are strongly recommended to undertake the no CME foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course (LMBRC) offered by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. This course which provides 30 hours of learning was developed by lead authors John Kelly, MD, MPH and Jeni Shull, MD, MPH, with active participation from an Editorial Advisory Panel comprised of many of the leading experts in the field of lifestyle medicine.

Candidates are also encouraged to consider the 30 hour online Lifestyle Medicine Core Competencies course offered by the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) as this will also provide a solid grounding for the exam.  There is a separate fee charged by ACPM for this course.  There is no special discount for BSLM members unfortunately.

There are also other highly regarded courses that will assist with exam preparation. The following are recommended by the IBLM:

  • Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (Harvard) online courses
  • Cornell certificate in plant-based nutrition.

In-Person Learning

British Society of Lifestyle Medicine conferences and workshops. Please note attendance at BSLM2022 our sixth annual conference (tickets not yet available) will count as ‘in person’ learning allowing you to obtain the required 10 hours of CPD.

BSLM conferences & events.

ACLM conferences & workshops.

Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (Harvard) conferences.

Food as Medicine conferences.

International Plant Based Nutrition Healthcare Conferences

Candidates will have access to a list of online resources, references, articles and other reading to assist with exam preparation.

Our Study Group leaders will also provide guidance in the preparation of your case study, however students are encouraged to form smaller working groups to maximise input.

You will have access to online study group leaders.

More Information

If you have any further questions about Lifestyle Medicine Certification please email office@bslm.org.uk and book a personal call in with one of our study group leaders.

From the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine

Registration & Pricing
Registrations for the 2022 diploma exam are now open. We expect that the exam will be held in a test centre near you between end November and early December 2022 – More details can be provided from office@bslm.org.uk

If you are a BSLM member please ensure you are logged in before completing the form below. To become a BSLM member first, please click here.

A reminder that it is not compulsory to become a member to sign up for the Diploma (although we, of course, appreciate the support of our charity), you will receive full access as a member until completion of your exam.

*Please utilise name as per ID for Certification & Exam entrance purposes

*Including Registration fee £300 which is non-refundable
**Including Registration fee £260 which is non-refundable