Board Certification
CBEAM Board Certification
Competency-Based Examination in Aesthetic Medicine
The CBEAM (Competency-Based Examination in Aesthetic Medicine) represents the gold standard in post-licensure aesthetic medicine certification. Administered by IMCAC's Board of Competency Certification, CBEAM validates clinical competence through rigorous, multi-modal assessment.
Certification Titles
Board Certified in [Specialty] (IMCAC – CBEXX)
e.g., Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine (IMCAC – CBEAM)
Board Certified in Aesthetic Dentistry & Facial Aesthetics (IMCAC – CBEAD)
Board Certified in Aesthetic Clinical Nursing (IMCAC – CBENA)
Certified in Clinical Aesthetic Assistance (IMCAC – CBEAA)
Assessment Components
Written Examination
MCQ-based assessment across 10 clinical categories
Full OSCE Assessment
10-12 clinical stations with standardised marking
Case Log Verification
Review of documented clinical cases and outcomes
Viva & Case Defense
Oral examination and clinical reasoning assessment
Certification Validity
- Initial certification valid for 5 years
- Recertification through CPD compliance
- Online verification available to public
- QR code verification on certificates
- Revocable for non-compliance