We invite you to join the growing number of physicians who have become Diplomates of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine

What is IBLM

The International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) is the global peak lifestyle medicine certification body that sets and maintains standards for assessment and credentialing of physicians and Doctorate/Masters level health professionals in evidence based Lifestyle Medicine globally. Certification as an IBLM diplomate signifies specialized knowledge in the practice of lifestyle medicine and distinguishes a health professional as having achieved competency in lifestyle medicine. We are committed to the highest global scientific standards and innovating aggressively so that lifestyle medicine can meet its promise of being a very real part of the solution to the massive NCD epidemic that is overwhelming our planet.

Benefits of Joining IBLM

IBLM Exam Schedule 2026

Examination will be held on Sep/Oct 2026

Eligibility

Sign up for the IBLM exam, in your respective category with PALM 

• For Physicians: MBBS plus House Job & Valid PMDC certificate

• For Allied health professionals: You must hold a Masters or Doctorate degree in a health or allied health discipline

Prerequisites

Physician IBLM exam

• 30 hours of online/non-live CME

• 20 hours of in-person/live CME (approved CME sources by ACLM/IBLM)

• A case study outlining your personal experience with Lifestyle Medicine

Allied Health Professionals exam

• 30 hours of online/non-live CME

• 20 hours of in-person/live CME (approved CME sources by ACLM/IBLM)

Note : Please refer to IBLM website for details about approved 30 hours of Online CME https://iblm.co/how/

• CMEs must be no older than 36 months from the date of the exam. 10 hours in-person CME is completed by attending the lifestyle medicine international conference conducted by PALM.

• Submit documentation of completion of your exam prerequisites 30 days before the exam date.

(CMEs from Lifestyle Medicine conferences immediately preceding an exam are exempt from the above 30-day rule)

PALM is an official partner of IBLM and is responsible for conducting the International Board of Lifestyle Exam in Pakistan