CTropMed® Examination
October 5 - 18, 2026
We will begin accepting applications for the 2026 Exam the week of April 21.
To view a list of test center locations, click here.
Exam Brochure is now available.
Submit your application online
Pay the application fee
Deadline to apply: June 15, 2026
Please note: It is very important that you submit your application online AND pay the application fee.
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.
Registration Fees:
| On or before May 18 | After May 18 | |
| Member | $500 US | $635 US |
| Nonmember | $640 US | $785 US |
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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