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Family and General Practitioners
Board Certified in Urgent Care Medicine Certification Description The American Board of Urgent Care Medicine was established in 1997, offering board certification to physicians who practice Urgent Care Medicine. Since that time, more than 1,000 physicians have become Board Certified, thus demonstrating their excellence in the discipline of Urgent Care Medicine! The ABUCM proposes that the physicians who advertise themselves as "Board Certified" in Urgent Care Medicine, have in fact been certified in their area of expertise by a specialty board that uses procedures and standards sufficient to ensure that the certified physician has the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to assure the public that he or she is a qualified medical specialist. Certifying Organization American Board of Urgent Care Medicine http://aaucm.org/default.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 8 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Board Certified in Urgent Care Medicine Website
Board of Certification in Family Medicine Certification Description The ABPS's family practice board certification exams enable successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in family practice. Completing the family practice board certification exams indicates mastery of family practice experience and knowledge, as well as a professional commitment to adhere to the ABPS Medical Code of Ethics. Certifying Organization American Board of Physician Specialties http://www.abpsus.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 8 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Board of Certification in Family Medicine Website
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Adolescent Medicine Certifying Organization American Board of Family Medicine https://www.theabfm.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Adolescent Medicine Website
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certification Description This CAQ is designed to recognize excellence among certified family physicians who emphasize the care of seriously ill and dying patients with life-limiting illnesses in their practice. The field of hospice and palliative medicine is based on expanding scientific knowledge about symptom control when cure is not possible and appropriate care during the last months of life. Certifying Organization American Board of Family Medicine https://www.theabfm.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Hospice and Palliative Medicine Website
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Sleep Medicine Certification Description The added certificate in Sleep Medicine is designed to recognize excellence among those Diplomates who emphasize the care of patients with sleep problems and specific sleep disorders in their practice. Certifying Organization American Board of Family Medicine https://www.theabfm.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Sleep Medicine Website
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Practice: Geriatric Medicine Certifying Organization American Board of Family Medicine https://www.theabfm.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Practice: Geriatric Medicine Website
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Practice: Sports Medicine Certifying Organization American Board of Family Medicine https://www.theabfm.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Practice: Sports Medicine Website
Certification in Family Practice (and OMT) Certification Description There are eighteen approved specialty boards of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). While they set the standards and do the testing, the American Osteopathic Association through its certifying body, the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, issues the certifications for all osteopathic physicians. Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians http://www.aobfp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification in Family Practice (and OMT) Website
Certification of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians http://www.aobfp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians http://www.aobfp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification of Added Qualifications in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications in Sleep Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians http://www.aobfp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification of Added Qualifications in Sleep Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians http://www.aobfp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians http://www.aobfp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification of Added Qualifications in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Website
Certified Addiction Specialist Certifying Organization American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders http://www.americanacademy.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Addiction Specialist Website
Certified Hospice Medical Director Certification Description The Certified Hospice Medical Director examination assesses additional expertise in the unique competencies to perform the role of a hospice medical director, such as regulatory, administrative, legal, ethical competencies, and clinical skills appropriate for hospice patients. Certifying Organization American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine http://aahpm.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 8 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Hospice Medical Director Website
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician Certification Description NBNSC certification provides an avenue to demonstrate that you have attained the skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality nutrition support care. We have determined the body of knowledge needed to have a basic understanding of nutrition support and developed a fair and valid means to test care providers including physicians, dietitians, and nurses. Certifying Organization National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. https://www.nutritioncare.org/nbnsc/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Nutrition Support Clinician Website
Certified Physician Executive Certification Description CPE is the certification of choice for physician leaders. Endorsed by the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE), the credential is becoming the benchmark for CEOs and executive recruiters seeking the most accomplished and influential health care leaders. The CPE certification after your name speaks to your commitment to excellence, and can be a valuable asset toward advancing your career and enhancing your credibility. And of course, there's the personal satisfaction you'll feel when you achieve this exclusive pinnacle in your professional life. When you add CPE to your signature and resume, it tells prospective employers that you have distinctive competencies and skills of value to organizations in the health care industry. Certifying Organization Certifying Commission in Medical Management http://www.ccmm.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Physician Executive Website
Diplomate Certification Description A candidate who has received the MD degree and has passed the required examinations is eligible for the National Board certification as a Diplomate. Certifying Organization National Board of Medical Examiners http://www.nbme.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Diplomate Website
Family Medicine Certification Description Candidates seeking certification must meet the eligibility criteria specified by the American Board of Family Medicine. All primary exams administered by the ABFM are referred to as the Maintenance of Certification (MC-FP) Exam regardless of whether a physician is certifying for the first time or recertifying. In the past, the examination for residents seeking initial certification was administered in July and November/December. In 2012, the summer exam has been moved to April and the fall exam will be administered in November. Other changes implemented with the 2012 exam include the fact that a resident may apply and be permitted to take the examination prior to completion of residency training and prior to obtaining a full and unrestricted medical license. However, all requirements including the medical license and verification of training must be submitted by the final submission deadline in order to obtain certification. Certifying Organization American Board of Family Medicine https://www.theabfm.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Family Medicine Website
Family Medicine Obstetrics Certification Description The Board of Certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics exam enables a successful candidate to present to the public as qualified medical specialist in family medicine obstetrics. Completing the family medicine obstetrics board certification exams indicates mastery of family medicine obstetrics experience and knowledge, as well as a professional commitment to adhere to the ABPS Medical Code of Ethics. Certifying Organization American Board of Physician Specialties http://www.abpsus.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 8 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Family Medicine Obstetrics Website
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certification Description The exam lasts one day. Multiple editions, or "forms," of the exam are used, and they may differ in question order and content. Some questions require the interpretation of illustrative materials such as electrocardiograms, radiographs and photomicrographs (e.g., blood films, Gram stains, urine sediments). A list of normal laboratory values is provided. Refer to this list to interpret values given in the questions because they may differ from those to which you are accustomed. Certifying Organization American Board of Internal Medicine http://www.abim.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Hospice and Palliative Medicine Website
Infection Control Certification Certification Description July 2015 CBIC Examination Content Outline: Identification of Infectious Disease Processes, Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation, Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents, Employee/Occupational Health, Management and Communication, Education and Research, Environment of Care (new), Cleaning, Sterilization, Disinfection, Asepsis (new) Certifying Organization Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. http://www.cbic.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Infection Control Certification Website
Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Certification Description The American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine offer dual Certification for candidates who have satisfactorily completed four years of combined training in programs approved by both Boards. To be eligible for dual Certification, combined residency training in internal medicine and family medicine must include at least 48 months of balanced education in the two disciplines and be verified by the training director(s) of the program. The written certifying examinations cannot be taken until all required years in both specialties are completed. Certifying Organization American Board of Internal Medicine http://www.abim.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Website
Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist Certification Description Certification is intended to promote quality and consistent care to those living with multiple sclerosis by: Recognizing the many specialists involved with MS care delivery Establishing a basic knowledge required for practice in the fields of MS Encouraging continuous learning so that those in MS care sustain a basic level of knowledge about the disease and its implications. Certifying Organization The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers http://www.mscare.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist Website
Transplant Hepatology Certification Description Transplant Hepatology The exam is designed to evaluate the extent of the candidate's knowledge and clinical judgment in the areas in which a consultant in transplant hepatology should demonstrate a high level of competence. Expertise in the broad domain of transplant hepatology will be assessed. Exam content is consistent with a pre-established blueprint, or table of specifications. The majority of questions (over 75 percent) are based on patient presentations occurring in settings that reflect current medical practice. Questions requiring simple recall of medical facts are in the minority; the majority of questions require integration of information from several sources, prioritization of alternatives, and/or utilization of clinical judgment in reaching a correct conclusion. Some questions require interpretation of pictorial material, such as imaging studies(including ultrasonograms, computed tomograms, magnetic resonance images, and cholangiograms), photographs of physical findings, and photomicrographs of biopsy specimens. Certifying Organization American Board of Internal Medicine http://www.abim.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Transplant Hepatology Website

Family and General Practitioners

Certification Description
The American Board of Urgent Care Medicine was established in 1997, offering board certification to physicians who practice Urgent Care Medicine. Since that time, more than 1,000 physicians have become Board Certified, thus demonstrating their excellence in the discipline of Urgent Care Medicine! The ABUCM proposes that the physicians who advertise themselves as "Board Certified" in Urgent Care Medicine, have in fact been certified in their area of expertise by a specialty board that uses procedures and standards sufficient to ensure that the certified physician has the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to assure the public that he or she is a qualified medical specialist.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Urgent Care Medicine
http://aaucm.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 8 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Board Certified in Urgent Care Medicine Website

Board of Certification in Family Medicine

Certification Description
The ABPS's family practice board certification exams enable successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in family practice. Completing the family practice board certification exams indicates mastery of family practice experience and knowledge, as well as a professional commitment to adhere to the ABPS Medical Code of Ethics.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Physician Specialties
http://www.abpsus.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 8 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Board of Certification in Family Medicine Website

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Adolescent Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Board of Family Medicine
https://www.theabfm.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Adolescent Medicine Website

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Certification Description
This CAQ is designed to recognize excellence among certified family physicians who emphasize the care of seriously ill and dying patients with life-limiting illnesses in their practice. The field of hospice and palliative medicine is based on expanding scientific knowledge about symptom control when cure is not possible and appropriate care during the last months of life.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Family Medicine
https://www.theabfm.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Hospice and Palliative Medicine Website

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Sleep Medicine

Certification Description
The added certificate in Sleep Medicine is designed to recognize excellence among those Diplomates who emphasize the care of patients with sleep problems and specific sleep disorders in their practice.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Family Medicine
https://www.theabfm.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Medicine: Sleep Medicine Website

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Practice: Geriatric Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Board of Family Medicine
https://www.theabfm.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Practice: Geriatric Medicine Website

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Practice: Sports Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Board of Family Medicine
https://www.theabfm.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Family Practice: Sports Medicine Website

Certification in Family Practice (and OMT)

Certification Description
There are eighteen approved specialty boards of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). While they set the standards and do the testing, the American Osteopathic Association through its certifying body, the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, issues the certifications for all osteopathic physicians.

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
http://www.aobfp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Family Practice (and OMT) Website

Certification of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
http://www.aobfp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
http://www.aobfp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification of Added Qualifications in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications in Sleep Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
http://www.aobfp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification of Added Qualifications in Sleep Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
http://www.aobfp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
http://www.aobfp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification of Added Qualifications in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Website

Certified Addiction Specialist

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders
http://www.americanacademy.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Addiction Specialist Website

Certified Hospice Medical Director

Certification Description
The Certified Hospice Medical Director examination assesses additional expertise in the unique competencies to perform the role of a hospice medical director, such as regulatory, administrative, legal, ethical competencies, and clinical skills appropriate for hospice patients.

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
http://aahpm.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 8 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Hospice Medical Director Website

Certified Nutrition Support Clinician

Certification Description
NBNSC certification provides an avenue to demonstrate that you have attained the skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality nutrition support care. We have determined the body of knowledge needed to have a basic understanding of nutrition support and developed a fair and valid means to test care providers including physicians, dietitians, and nurses.

Certifying Organization
National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc.
https://www.nutritioncare.org/nbnsc/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Nutrition Support Clinician Website

Certified Physician Executive

Certification Description
CPE is the certification of choice for physician leaders. Endorsed by the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE), the credential is becoming the benchmark for CEOs and executive recruiters seeking the most accomplished and influential health care leaders. The CPE certification after your name speaks to your commitment to excellence, and can be a valuable asset toward advancing your career and enhancing your credibility. And of course, there's the personal satisfaction you'll feel when you achieve this exclusive pinnacle in your professional life. When you add CPE to your signature and resume, it tells prospective employers that you have distinctive competencies and skills of value to organizations in the health care industry.

Certifying Organization
Certifying Commission in Medical Management
http://www.ccmm.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Physician Executive Website

Diplomate

Certification Description
A candidate who has received the MD degree and has passed the required examinations is eligible for the National Board certification as a Diplomate.

Certifying Organization
National Board of Medical Examiners
http://www.nbme.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Diplomate Website

Family Medicine

Certification Description
Candidates seeking certification must meet the eligibility criteria specified by the American Board of Family Medicine. All primary exams administered by the ABFM are referred to as the Maintenance of Certification (MC-FP) Exam regardless of whether a physician is certifying for the first time or recertifying. In the past, the examination for residents seeking initial certification was administered in July and November/December. In 2012, the summer exam has been moved to April and the fall exam will be administered in November. Other changes implemented with the 2012 exam include the fact that a resident may apply and be permitted to take the examination prior to completion of residency training and prior to obtaining a full and unrestricted medical license. However, all requirements including the medical license and verification of training must be submitted by the final submission deadline in order to obtain certification.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Family Medicine
https://www.theabfm.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Family Medicine Website

Family Medicine Obstetrics

Certification Description
The Board of Certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics exam enables a successful candidate to present to the public as qualified medical specialist in family medicine obstetrics. Completing the family medicine obstetrics board certification exams indicates mastery of family medicine obstetrics experience and knowledge, as well as a professional commitment to adhere to the ABPS Medical Code of Ethics.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Physician Specialties
http://www.abpsus.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 8 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Family Medicine Obstetrics Website

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Certification Description
The exam lasts one day. Multiple editions, or "forms," of the exam are used, and they may differ in question order and content. Some questions require the interpretation of illustrative materials such as electrocardiograms, radiographs and photomicrographs (e.g., blood films, Gram stains, urine sediments). A list of normal laboratory values is provided. Refer to this list to interpret values given in the questions because they may differ from those to which you are accustomed.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.abim.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Website

Infection Control Certification

Certification Description
July 2015 CBIC Examination Content Outline: Identification of Infectious Disease Processes, Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation, Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents, Employee/Occupational Health, Management and Communication, Education and Research, Environment of Care (new), Cleaning, Sterilization, Disinfection, Asepsis (new)

Certifying Organization
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
http://www.cbic.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Infection Control Certification Website

Internal Medicine / Family Medicine

Certification Description
The American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine offer dual Certification for candidates who have satisfactorily completed four years of combined training in programs approved by both Boards. To be eligible for dual Certification, combined residency training in internal medicine and family medicine must include at least 48 months of balanced education in the two disciplines and be verified by the training director(s) of the program. The written certifying examinations cannot be taken until all required years in both specialties are completed.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.abim.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Website

Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist

Certification Description
Certification is intended to promote quality and consistent care to those living with multiple sclerosis by: Recognizing the many specialists involved with MS care delivery Establishing a basic knowledge required for practice in the fields of MS Encouraging continuous learning so that those in MS care sustain a basic level of knowledge about the disease and its implications.

Certifying Organization
The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
http://www.mscare.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist Website

Transplant Hepatology

Certification Description
Transplant Hepatology
The exam is designed to evaluate the extent of the candidate's knowledge and clinical judgment
in the areas in which a consultant in transplant hepatology should demonstrate a high level of competence. Expertise in the broad domain of transplant hepatology will be assessed. Exam content is consistent with a pre-established blueprint, or table of specifications.
The majority of questions (over 75 percent) are based on patient presentations occurring in settings that reflect current medical practice. Questions requiring simple recall of medical facts are in the minority; the majority of questions require integration of information from several sources, prioritization of alternatives, and/or utilization of clinical judgment in reaching a correct conclusion. Some questions require interpretation of pictorial material, such as imaging studies(including ultrasonograms, computed tomograms, magnetic resonance images, and cholangiograms), photographs of physical findings, and photomicrographs of biopsy specimens.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.abim.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Transplant Hepatology Website

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