The IBLM Certification Pathway

 

 

 

Exam Registration Process

 

Registrations for the event- based examination in Sri Lanka in 2025 is now open.  Please fill in the form : 

https://forms.gle/hjMp2Ajxr5g9c2Qi7

For inquiries and support for Sri Lankan physicians and professionals: please write to us at info@slslm.org.lk

 

For details on the global registration process please visit https://iblm.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Attch-5_IBLM-Download_Registration-Process-v1.pdf

 

Lifestyle Medicine Certification Competencies & Exam Weighting

The Breakdown of Exam Weighting

  • Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine – 4% 
  • Fundamentals of Health Behavior Change – 10% 
  • Key Clinical Processes in Lifestyle Medicine – 8% 
  • The Role of the Practitioner’s Personal Health and Community Advocacy – 4% 
  • Nutrition Science, Assessment, Prescription – 26% 
  • Physical Activity Science and Prescription – 14% 
  • Emotional Well-being, Assessments, and Interventions – 10% 
  • Sleep Health Science and Interventions – 8% 
  • Managing Tobacco Cessation and other Toxic Exposures – 8% 
  • The Role of Connectedness and Positive Psychology – 8%

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Pricing

IBLM diploma certification cost for 2025 :

 

Physicians (Medical Doctors) Fee: 400 USD

Allied Health professionals fee: 300USD

Please note: this price is ONLY for the first 40 registrants in 2025
The exam cannot be cancelled, refunded or deferred.

 

Thereafter candidates have to pay full price as below:

 

Physicians (Medical Doctors) Fee:
Registration- 99 USD
Exam fee—    679 USD
LMBRC – 499 USD
Total — 1277 USD *

 

Allied Health professionals:
Registration- 49 USD
Exam fee—   449 USD
LMBRC – 499 USD
Total— 997 USD *

Please write to us on info@slslm.org.lk

 

Scholarship for 2025

Applications are now closed!

The Sri Lanka society of Lifestyle medicine is awarding a limited number of scholarships for the IBLM diploma certification in 2025. We believe that every doctor, nurse and allied health care provider needs to be trained in Lifestyle Medicine, the root-causes of chronic diseases and how to address them.

Supporting health care professionals to earn degrees and become leaders in Lifestyle Medicine is not only a worthy cause but absolutely needed to shift our current “disease management” model of health care towards prevention of disease and healthy  living.

Eligibility criteria has been established to ensure that the recipients are both qualified and have the potential to make a meaningful impact in the field of lifestyle medicine in Sri Lanka.

 

Criteria for applicants:

1.Must fulfil eligibility criteria for the IBLM exam: A background in medicine with a license to practice in Sri Lanka currently employed in the country or an allied health professional with a master/phD

2.Experience working in health care related field

3.Ability to demonstrate their passion for lifestyle medicine in an essay highlighting prior work experience and volunteer activities related to the field

4.CV submission: ideally demonstrating a history of or a commitment to community service, particularly in promoting health in underserved populations.

 

Additional scoring points

1.Desire to be a leader in lifestyle medicine

2.Interest in research and publication

 

 

Scholarship Awarding Process:

  • Initial Application: Submit academic records, essay ( min 500 words) and CV with a cover letter. Please email the documents to education@slslm.org.lk
  • Eligibility and essay review +/- interview with shortlisted candidates.
  • Final Decision: Based on professional, personal and potential commitment to the field.

 

Please note: The IBLM certification scholarship is ONLY for the year 2025. It cannot be deferred.

 

Upcoming Exam Dates

Event-based examination details in Sri Lanka: on 19th September 2025 at the Meeting Room 01, Second Floor, UCFM Tower, Maradana Road, Colombo 08.

Registrations are now open.