The International Board of Lifestyle Medicine uses a proctored, in-person, multiple choice exam format. As the global board‑certification body, IBLM strives to standardise, verify, and protect the credibility of the credential across countries and professions. The examination process avoids subjectivity that can occur with assignment based testing.
Exam date: 29 November 2026
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Exam duration: Maximum 4hrs
Exam items/questions:
- 150 multiple choice questions for Lifestyle Medicine physicians
- 120 multiple choice questions for Lifestyle Medicine professionals
Format:
- Proctored exam.
- Exam questions are written to NBME standards
Examinees will need to bring their own laptop or tablet to sit the exam, and power cable. Power supply and excellent wifi will be available.
Consider signing up to the Lifestyle Medicine Question Bank – a powerful tool for exam prep.
In-person exam location and venue
University of Technology Sydney
Dr Chau Chak Wing
14 Ultimo Road, Ultimo
Sydney, NSW, Australia
CB08.02.002 Oval Classroom
Building 8, Level 2, Room 002
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The exam takes place the day after our 2026 conference.
Doctors For Nutrition Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2026 (DFN LM26) is a truly unique, world-class event held in Sydney on Saturday, 28 November 2026.
This event is Australasia’s only nutrition-led lifestyle medicine conference focused on addressing the root causes of disease. Doctors For Nutrition is an independent, health-promotion charity led by medical and dietetic professionals, and our conference has been designed as a unique platform to explore evidence-based lifestyle strategies transforming health outcomes.
The program features the latest advancements alongside time-honoured research on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine. These pillars collectively form a powerful framework for preventing and managing chronic diseases, addressing some of the most pressing healthcare challenges of our time.
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Healthcare professionals who join our DFN membership program will receive 10% off the Lifestyle Medicine Certification enrolment.
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