International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
A venue to promote continuing education in chiropractic orthopedics and neuromusculoskeletal medicine and publish in a peer-reviewed and an indexed journal JIANM.
IANM Mission Statement
The IANM serves to qualify, examine, and provide board certification and re-credentialing of the chiropractic neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialist.
A neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialist focuses on the evaluation and management of patients suffering from biomechanical spinal, and extremity joint dysfunction, pain syndromes, and neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
The board-certified chiropractic neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialist may utilize patient-centered, evidence-based, and outcome-driven treatment strategies which could include but may not be limited to: spinal and extremity manipulative therapy, and a wide array of physical medicine and non-surgical procedures to achieve optimal outcomes.
Pathways to IANM Certification Examination Eligibility
The requirements for sitting the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (IANM) Diplomate examination include a minimum of 300 post-graduate hours in a specialty level program, relating to the practice of neuromusculoskeletal medicine.
Currently, post-graduate level studies are being sponsored by the University of Bridgeport (UB). UB has 300 online hours that meet IANM. eligibility requirements. Also, 50 contact hours are available at multiple sites. For more information, view the Orthopedics and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Post-Doctoral Program of the University of Bridgeport at the following link: Chiropractic Continuing Education
Doctors of Chiropractic may apply certified transcript hours in a post-graduate Chiropractic Orthopedics Diplomate program, obtained from one or more chiropractic institutions other than UB, towards the minimum 300-hour requirement for IANM. eligibility. Transcript hours will be counted only once per Diplomate course topic. Duplicate course material will not be accepted.
If you have certified transcript hours from a Chiropractic Orthopedics Diplomate program that pre-dates the current UB program and wish to determine eligibility, begin the application process on the Exam Calendar page.
Requests to review other chiropractic Diplomate post-graduate study requirements other than those listed above may be considered on a case by case basis. The following material is required for the Academy to consider a special circumstances request:
- A detailed description of the applicable course syllabus.
- A list of instructors.
- A certified transcript of hours completed.
The Academy will only consider certified transcript hours in a post-graduate program offered by a chiropractic school or college whose syllabus overlaps the specialty practice of neuromusculoskeletal medicine and chiropractic orthopedics. The hours must not duplicate hours or content that the candidate is already applying towards their 300-hour requirement. If you wish to have non-neuromusculoskeletal or non-chiropractic orthopedic training considered, you must seek acceptance by a chiropractic school or college that offers either neuromusculoskeletal medicine or chiropractic orthopedic, post-doctoral training programs.
Currently, post-graduate level studies are being sponsored by the University of Bridgeport (UB). UB has 300 online hours that meet IANM. eligibility requirements. Also, 50 contact hours are available at multiple sites. For more information, view the Orthopedics and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Post-Doctoral Program of the University of Bridgeport at the following link: Chiropractic Continuing Education
Examination Content Blueprint 7th Edition
Since its inception in 1993, the Job Analysis for Chiropractic Orthopedics has been reviewed and updated in 5-year cycles. The reviews rely upon evidence-based advances in the fundamental knowledge, skill sets, and related academic content defining chiropractic orthopedics/ neuromusculoskeletal medicine.
In 2019, the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists transformed into the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (IANM) and retitled the Job Analysis to the IANM Pillars of Practice for Advanced Practice Nonsurgical Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist (AKA IANM Pillars of Practice). ©
Since the IANM is the singular and ultimate credentialing body for chiropractic orthopedics and neuromusculoskeletal medicine, IANM Pillars of Practice © is an essential element in 1) defining a certified specialist and 2) preparing candidates for successful certification examinations.
Why It’s Time for a Name Change
The evolution of the name “chiropractic orthopedist” began in the 1950s. Initially, this was a localized phenomenon only in California. This postgraduate educational program began to spread in the 1960s nationwide.
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Apply to Take the IANM Certification Examination
Candidates who have completed the eligibility requirements for the IANM. certification examination may apply to sit for the Part I online written examination. The next upcoming examination dates are listed below, to see all of the exam dates for 2020 and 2021 and 2022 please visit the Exam Calendar page.
Practice Tests available for all current candidates and doctors interested to check their current knowledge base or for potential candidates. Please follow this link
IANM Part I Examination Dates: 2021
Three hours are allotted to take the Part I online examination during one of the following test window dates:
| Month | Date | Day | Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 2-06-21 | Saturday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST |
| March | 3-20-21 | Saturday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST |
| April | 4-21-21 | Wednesday | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM MDT |
| May | 5-13-21 | Thursday | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM MDT |
| June | 6-18-21 | Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST |
| July | 7-17-21 | Saturday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST |
| August | 8-18-21 | Wednesday | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM MDT |
| September | 9-9-21 | Thursday | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM MDT |
| October | 10-8-21 | Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST |
IANM Part II Examination Dates: 2021
The Part II test will be a timed examination consisting of three OSCE modules in a four-hour period. Successful completion of the IANM Part I examination is required. The Part II fee is $950.00, plus any testing center/proctor fees. The 2021 Part II test window dates are:
- Friday, August 20, 2021 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT
- Saturday, August 21, 2021 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT
- Friday, Nov 12, 2021 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST
- Saturday, Nov 13, 2021 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST
Please contact the Academy as soon as you can with your notice of intent to sit the Academy Board examination.
Appeals Process
Requests for re-scoring must be received in writing to the Academy office. Re-scoring is accomplished by submitting the request with a payment of $400 (USD).
Receiving this fee will institute a formal appeals process. Any request about the examination grade must be in writing, with detailed explanation of why the appeal is requested.
The information will be referred to the Appeals Committee, composed of certified chiropractic orthopedists and neuromusculoskeletal specialists, for review of the appealing candidate’s letter. The Committee reviews all records pertinent to the candidate’s examination. This process may take up to 6 weeks to complete.
