Intent Declaration Form

Declaration of Intent

The ABD has created an International Pathway for faculty members with the academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher and who have had a full-time faculty appointment in a department of dermatology for at least five consecutive years at the same institution in the U.S. or Canada.

Interested candidates are asked to attest to meeting the requirements to apply to this pathway. Those who declare their intent, and are confirmed to meet the criteria, will be invited to submit a formal application (and supporting documentation) in March 2026.

Attestation Questions

Please attest that you meet the requirements outlined below. A response is required for each question. If you are unable to respond affirmatively, you do not qualify for the ABD’s International Pathway.

Do you have an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)-certificate?
Did you complete an international graduate medical education training program in dermatology (of at least 3 years duration)?
Do you have a valid medical license, free from adverse actions, to practice medicine in the United States, its territories, or Canada?
Do you currently have a faculty appointment at a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or Canadian-accredited medical school and a department/division that sponsors an ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited dermatology residency training program?
Do you currently have a full-time faculty appointment in an academic department of dermatology for a minimum of five consecutive years (immediately prior to application) at the same institution?
Do you have an academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher?
Are you currently engaged in active supervision of and teaching trainees (students, residents, or fellows) in clinical settings?
Are you currently providing direct patient care?
Do you agree that, if accepted into the International Pathway, you must pass the four CORE exam modules and the APPLIED Exam within 5 years to become certified by the ABD?
Do you agree that, once certified, you will participate in the Continuing Certification Program (CCP)?
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