Become a Diplomate

January 1, 2010

NEW Diplomate Examination requirements

Question:    What is a Diplomate?

Answer:       A Diplomate is a Member of the AAMLP that has been credentialed as a
                     medical-legal provider, has passed the Diplomate examination with an 80% or
                     better, has submitted proof of continuing education requirements and
                     has submitted a Case Study to the JAAMLP (Journal of the American
                     Academy of Medical Legal Professionals) Peer Review Board for approval.

Question:   What credentials are needed to sit for the Diplomate Examination?

Answer:      You must be an Active Member* of the AAMLP and have a minimum of 10
                    continuing eduction hours in the last 12 months related to trauma
                    victims or advanced imaging for health care providers or
                    representing/defending trauma clients for the lawyer.  This
                    information is to be provided on the credentialing application.

Question:   What do I need to do to achieve Diplomate Status?

Answer:      You must be an Active Member* in good standing and then meet the credentialing
                    criteria (explained above) by submitting your credentials to the Academy.
                    Once you are confirmed as a candidate, you will be qualified to sit for the
                    examination. Should there be any questions about the qualifications of your
                    credentials, please call the Academy and we will be happy to review them
                    with you.   Fees for the credentialing and examination are one time and are
                    as follows:

                    Credentialing:            $ 100.00

                    Examination:               $   50.00



Question:   Where do I take the examination?

Answer:      The examination is offered in a distance learning format, allowing you to take
                    the examination on your computer. When you register for the Examination as
                    a Credentialed Member, specific instructions will be sent to your e-mail box
                    on file with the Academy.

Question:    How do I prepare for the Examination?

Answer:       The Academy has retained the rights to the Personal Injury Handbook
                     published in 2007, which has been utilized by 1000's of doctors and
                     lawyers successfully supporting their practices. This book covers the
                     basics to the advanced, understanding the most common injuries
                     including disc herniation, sprain-strains and head trauma to triaging the
                     injured.

                     For the lawyer, this iwll explain in detail those issues and terminology seen in
                     medical reports and for doctors, it is a review for trauma related issues of the
                     spine and extremities.

                     The Diplomate Examination was derived from this text. This book can be
                     purchased from the Academy for $99.00 plus shipping.

Question:     What credentials do I receive after passing the examination?

Answer:        Once you pass the test, you will be conferred by the Board of the American
                      Academy of Medical Legal Professionals as a Diplomate. This credential is
                      a lifetime credential and you may proudly display the DAAMLP after your
                      name and professional degree.


*Active Member means a General Membership that is current for the year Diplomate Status is being sought.   Associate or Corporate Memberships are not eligible for Diplomate Status.

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American Academy Of Medical Legal Professionals

Become a Diplomate