Faculty of Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine
Section 1: Aesthetic Medicine
Competency-Based Examination in Aesthetic Medicine
CBEAM is IMCAC's flagship competency-based examination for licensed healthcare professionals practising clinical aesthetic medicine. The examination assesses clinical knowledge, procedural competence, complication management, and ethical practice through a rigorous multi-stage assessment framework.
Eligibility Criteria
Examination Structure
Written Examination
Comprehensive MCQ-based assessment covering all core domains of aesthetic medicine practice.
OSCE (10-12 Stations)
Objective Structured Clinical Examination with standardised clinical and procedural stations.
Case Log Submission
Verified clinical case log demonstrating breadth and depth of procedural experience.
Viva & Case Defense
Oral examination testing clinical reasoning, decision-making, and complication management.
Core Assessment Domains
Pre-Examination Academic Orientation Program
Participation in orientation does not influence examination results.
Certification Validity
- Initial certification valid for 5 years from date of issue
- Certificate verifiable through IMCAC public verification portal
- Certification title: Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine (IMCAC – CBEAM)
- Certification may be revoked for non-compliance with CPD or ethics requirements
Recertification Policy
- Recertification required every 5 years
- Minimum 25 CPD hours per year in relevant activities
- Evidence of continued clinical practice
- Compliance audit by IMCAC CPD Committee
- Non-compliance may result in suspension of certification status
Certification validates assessed competencies within aesthetic medicine and does not grant medical licensure. Candidates must hold valid professional registration in their jurisdiction. IMCAC does not function as a university and does not grant degrees.