Faculty of Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine
Longevity & Metabolic Medicine
Competency Board Examination in Longevity & Metabolic Medicine
CBE-LMM assesses clinical competency in longevity science, metabolic health optimization, gut microbiome therapy, immune modulation, and evidence-based nutraceutical therapeutics. This examination validates practitioners' ability to design and implement preventive healthcare protocols, metabolic interventions, and personalized nutraceutical treatment plans. The certification is designed for healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines seeking formal recognition in this rapidly growing specialty.
Eligibility Criteria
Examination Structure
Written Assessment
Multiple Choice Questions (100 MCQs, 3 hours) covering theoretical knowledge across all six examination domains with case-based clinical scenarios.
Practical Assessment
Clinical case presentations (2 cases, 2 hours) demonstrating assessment skills and personalized nutraceutical protocol development.
Protocol Evaluation
Assessment of submitted treatment protocols evaluating evidence-based approach, safety considerations, and patient-centered care.
Viva Examination
Oral examination assessing clinical reasoning, evidence appraisal, ethical considerations, and integration of nutraceutical therapeutics.
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 Longevity & Metabolic Medicine (IMCAC – CBE-LMM)
- Digital certificate with blockchain verification available
- 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 longevity and metabolic medicine activities
- Evidence of continued clinical practice in the specialty
- Submission of case portfolio demonstrating ongoing competency
- Compliance audit by IMCAC CPD Committee
- Non-compliance may result in suspension of certification status
Regulatory Notice
Practitioners should note that nutraceutical and metabolic interventions are subject to varying regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions. It is the practitioner's responsibility to ensure compliance with local regulations regarding therapeutic claims, product recommendations, and scope of practice limitations.
CBE-LMM certification validates assessed competencies within longevity, metabolic, and nutraceutical medicine and does not grant medical licensure or independent practice rights. Candidates must hold valid professional registration in their jurisdiction. The scope of practice after certification remains governed by local regulatory frameworks. Nutraceutical recommendations must comply with applicable food and drug regulations in the practitioner's jurisdiction.