The IBLM Certification Pathway
Registration form : https://forms.gle/Xboz418ZTyRbhEvC6
Deadline for registration : 15th May, 2025.
For details on the global certification process please visit
https://iblm.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CertifiationPathwayIBLM.pdf
Exam Registration Process
Registrations for the event- based examination in Sri Lanka in 2025 is now open.
For inquiries and support for Sri Lankan physicians and professionals: please write to us at education@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
In 2025, the SLSLM has collaborated with the IBLM and has an extraordinary offer.
Early bird registration for the first 40 candidates :
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 – 629 USD
LMBRC – 499 USD
Total – 1277 USD *
- Allied Health professionals:
Registration- 49 USD
Exam fee – 449 USD
LMBRC – 499 USD
Total – 997 USD *
A refund of 240USD will be made to candidates who pay full price on completion of certification
IBLM Certification Exam Scholarship Awarding Process for 2025
The Sri Lanka society of Lifestyle medicine is awarding four 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 symptoms 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:
- Must fulfill 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 currently employed in the country
- Experience working in a health care related field
- Ability to demonstrate their passion for lifestyle medicine in an essay highlighting prior work experience in lifestyle medicine and volunteer activities related to the field
- CV submission: ideally demonstrating a history of or a commitment to community service, particularly in promoting health in underserved populations.
Additional scoring points :
- Desire to be a leader in lifestyle medicine
- Interest in research and publication
Scholarship Application Process:
Submit all documents below to education@slslm.org.lk
- Academic records
- An essay ( 500-1000 words) with criteria as mentioned above
- CV
- Cover letter
Scholarship awarding process
- Eligibility and essay review
- +/- Interview with shortlisted candidates
Decision will be based on professional, personal and potential commitment to the field.
Deadline for application : April 15th, 2025.
Decision will be announced by email by April 30th, 2025.
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 in Colombo. (Venue: TBC)