Posted 25 June 2026

Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health (CTropMed® Examination)

CTropMed® Examination

The next exam will be held in October 2026.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2026 Exam. Please try again in 2027.
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ASTMH offers the CTropMed® examination leading to a Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health.

The Society fosters professional development in the fields of clinical tropical medicine and travelers' health. The Society has advocated and facilitated the development of new training programs in these fields and has established a mechanism for accrediting them. In addition, ASTMH has prepared a CTropMed® examination to assess and recognize individual excellence in training and knowledge. Passing this CTropMed® examination leads to a Certificate of Knowledge in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health.

Requirements for the Diploma Course Pathway

Diploma course completion
Two months overseas or relevant domestic experience
Documentation of 15 hours of relevant and current continuing education over the last five years if diploma course was completed over five years ago
Documentation of Professional Experience

Requirements for the Practice Pathway

Two months overseas or relevant domestic experience
Five years clinical practice experience
Must have current professional health care license
Documentation of 30 hours of relevant and current continuing education over the last five years
Documentation of Professional Experience