Welcome to the webpage of the American Board of Health Physics.

The ABHP grants professional certification in the field of Health Physics.

This site contains information for both prospective and currrent Certified Health Physicists (CHPs) regarding the certification process and maintenance of certification.

A History of the Board and the current requirements for certification are contained in the Prospectus.

Becoming a CHP also qualifies an individual for membership in the American Academy of Health Physics.

This site contains information on the current membership of the Board and of the two Panels of Examiners.

Inquiries regarding the Board can be directed to the Secretariat.

Candidates for Certification should become familiar with the information contained in the Examination Preparation Guide. Necessary forms for application are also located on this site.

Since 1989, the Board has annually recognized an individual for contributions to Certification and the Advancement of Professionalism in Health Physics. The citations for these awards are located on this site.

CHP News and CHP Corner contain items of interest to CHPs and are published monthly in HEALTH PHYSICS NEWS, a publication of the Health Physics Society