CTropMed® Examination
Tentative dates for 2026 exam:
October 5 - 18, 2026
We will begin accepting applications for the 2026 Exam in late April/early May.
To view a list of test center locations, click here.
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.
Diploma Course Pathway
Requirements for the Diploma Course Pathway (please see exam brochure for details)
- Diploma course completion
- Complete Two Months Clinical Experience Documentation fillable form
- Complete Professional Clinical Experience Documentation fillable form
- Documentation of 15 hours of relevant and current continuing education over the last five years if diploma course was completed over five years ago
Practice Pathway
Requirements for the Practice Pathway (please see exam brochure for details)
- Must have current professional health care license
- Documentation of 30 hours of relevant and current continuing education over the last five years
- Complete Two Months Clinical Experience Documentation fillable form
- Complete Five Years Practice Experience Documentation fillable form
- Complete Professional Clinical Experience Documentation fillable form
Questions? Contact Buffy Finn, Membership, Subgroups and Courses Manager.
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CTropMed® Exam Recipients
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