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Adolescent Medicine Certification Description The Adolescent Medicine Certification Program is jointly developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The exam is administered to candidates from all three Boards at the same time in the same testing centers. ABP is responsible for administering the exam. To become certified in the subspecialty of Adolescent Medicine, physicians must: -At the time of application, maintain current, valid ABIM certification in either Internal Medicine or a subspecialty -Satisfactorily complete the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training -Demonstrate clinical competence, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Adolescent Medicine Certification Examination 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 Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Adolescent Medicine Website
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, physicians must: -At the time of application, maintain current, valid ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease -Satisfactorily complete formal training or requisite practice experience -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Certification Examination 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)? 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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Website
Board Certified in Neurofeedback Certification Description This certification is open to professionals from clinical health care areas including, but not limited to, psychology, nursing (includes all licensed RNs), counseling, and therapy who hold a degree from a regionally-accredited academic institution (an Accredited Institution of Postsecondary Education as determined by the American Council on Education). Certifying Organization Biofeedback Certification International Alliance http://www.bcia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 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 Certified in Neurofeedback Website
Cardiovascular Disease Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease, physicians must: -At the time of application, be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM -Satisfactorily complete the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Cardiovasular Disease Certification Examination Cardiovascular disease fellowship training must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec. 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)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Cardiovascular Disease Website
Certification for Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Physician Certifying Organization International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners http://www.ibhre.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)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certification for Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Physician Website
Certification for Competency in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy for the Physician Certifying Organization International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners http://www.ibhre.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)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification for Competency in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy for the Physician Website
Certification in Emergency Medicine: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Certification Description All applicants must be diplomates in good standing of the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Diplomates of ABPM and other ABMS member boards must submit their applications to ABPM. Physicians attain certification in the subspecialty of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine by meeting the requirements set forth in the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Eligibility Criteria for Certification and Recertification, by fulfilling specific credential requirements of their primary board, and by successfully completing the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine subspecialty certification examination. Certifying Organization American Board of Emergency Medicine https://www.abem.org/public/ 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? 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 Certification in Emergency Medicine: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Website
Certification in Internal Medicine 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 Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Internal Medicine Website
Certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM 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 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine http://www.aobnmm.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 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Website
Certification in Osteopathic Emergency Medicine 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 Emergency Medicine https://aobem.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 ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification in Osteopathic Emergency Medicine Website
Certification in Phlebology Certification Description The American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine offers certification in the specialty of phlebology. Certification demonstrates that physicians have met rigorous standards of education, experience, and evaluation. Certifying Organization The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine https://www.abvlm.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)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification in Phlebology Website
Certification in Proctology 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 Proctology 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 Proctology Website
Certification of Added Qualifications for Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Added Qualifications for Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Website
Certification of Added Qualifications for Critical Care Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Added Qualifications for Critical Care Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications for Geriatric Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Added Qualifications for Geriatric Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications for Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Added Qualifications for Hospice and Palliative Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications for Interventional Cardiology Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Added Qualifications for Interventional Cardiology Website
Certification of Added Qualifications for Sleep Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Added Qualifications for Sleep Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications for Sleep Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Opthamology/American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery http://www.aoboo.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 Certification of Added Qualifications for Sleep Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications for Sports Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Added Qualifications for Sports Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications in Critical Care Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiology http://www.aocaonline.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 Certification of Added Qualifications in Critical Care Medicine Website
Certification of Added Qualifications in Emergency Medical Services Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine https://aobem.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 ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification of Added Qualifications in Emergency Medical Services 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 Medical Toxicology Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine https://aobem.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 ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certification of Added Qualifications in Medical Toxicology Website
Certification of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine http://www.aoasm.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 ● 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 Special Qualifications for Allergy/Immunology Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Special Qualifications for Allergy/Immunology Website
Certification of Special Qualifications for Cardiology Certification Description Certification in Cardiology is a program for certified internal medicine specialists, designed to recognize excellence among those who provide care in cardiology. Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Special Qualifications for Cardiology Website
Certification of Special Qualifications for Endocrinology Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Special Qualifications for Endocrinology Website
Certification of Special Qualifications for Gastroenterology Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Special Qualifications for Gastroenterology Website
Certification of Special Qualifications for Hematology Certification Description Certification in Hematology is a program for certified internal medicine specialists, designed to recognize excellence among those who provide care in hematology. Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Special Qualifications for Hematology Website
Certification of Special Qualifications for Infectious Disease Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Special Qualifications for Infectious Disease Website
Certification of Special Qualifications for Nephrology Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Special Qualifications for Nephrology Website
Certification of Special Qualifications for Oncology Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Special Qualifications for Oncology Website
Certification of Special Qualifications for Pulmonary Diseases Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Special Qualifications for Pulmonary Diseases Website
Certification of Special Qualifications for Rheumatology Certifying Organization American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine http://www.acoi.org/index.html 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 Certification of Special Qualifications for Rheumatology 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
Certified Physician Investigator Certification Description A physician investigator is a physician (MD or equivalent degree) who serves as the primary, sub- or coinvestigator or monitors, supervises, or designs clinical trials and accepts responsibility for the safe and ethical conduct of a clinical trial, herein defined as a systematic experiment designed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacoeconomics, safety, efficacy and effectiveness of a drug, biological, medical device (therapeutic or diagnostic), procedure or other intervention involving human participants. Certifying Organization Association of Clinical Research Professionals https://www.acrpnet.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years Certified Physician Investigator Website
Certified Wound Specialist Certification Description The Certified Wound Specialist board certification is the most prestigious and rigorous certification in wound care and demonstrates a distinct and specialized expertise in the practice. The CWS credential displays to patients, employers and peers a dedication to the highest standards and achievement in wound care. Certifying Organization American Board of Wound Management http://www.abwmcertified.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● 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 Wound Specialist Website
Certified Wound Specialist Physician Certification Description The American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM) is now offering a wound care certification specifically developed for physicians (MD's, DO's and DPM's). Given the aging population and the prevalence of conditions such as diabetes and obesity, there has been an explosion in the number of people being treated for chronic wounds. There is a need in the medical community for physicians that are specialized in wound care. Certifying Organization American Board of Wound Management http://www.abwmcertified.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● 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 Wound Specialist Physician Website
Clinical Biochemical Genetics Certification Description Clinical Biochemical Genetics is a laboratory-based specialty of medical genetics that involves the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of patients and their families with inborn errors of metabolism, including conditions involving disturbances in the metabolism of amino acids, organic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and other metabolic compounds. Clinical biochemical genetics fellowship programs provide training in the skills and knowledge necessary to perform and interpret biochemical analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases. Clinical Biochemical Genetics is recognized as a primary specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) [www.abms.org]. Laboratory postdoctoral fellowship training programs in this specialty are accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics and require a minimum of 24 months of training, with a significant amount of clinical interaction as related to human genetic abnormalities. Trainees entering this specialty must hold either an M.D. or Ph.D. (or their equivalent); the Ph.D. degree must either be in genetics or a related field within the biological sciences. Individuals with a M.D. or Ph.D. earned outside of the United States or Canada must have their degree reviewed by the ABMG Credentials Committee prior to entering a training program. Upon successful completion of training, clinical biochemical geneticists have the skills and knowledge to function as technical supervisors of clinical laboratories as well as clinical consultants in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with these types of disorders and may, in many jurisdictions, be deemed qualified to direct specialty laboratories. Certifying Organization American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics http://www.abmgg.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 ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Clinical Biochemical Genetics Website
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, physicians must: maintain current, valid ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease, satisfactorily complete the requisite formal training requirements as specified in the descriptions of the training pathway,demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting, hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine and pass the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Certification Examination 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)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Website
Clinical Cytogenetics Certification Description Clinical Cytogenetics is a laboratory-based specialty of medical genetics that involves the processing and analysis of the chromosomes of various types of samples with the express purpose of detecting and interpreting chromosomal abnormalities. Clinical Cytogenetics is recognized as a primary specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) [www.abms.org]. Laboratory postdoctoral fellowship training programs in this specialty are accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics and require a minimum of 24 months of training, with a significant amount of clinical interaction as related to human genetic abnormalities. Trainees entering this specialty must hold either an M.D. or Ph.D. (or their equivalent); the Ph.D. degree must either be in genetics or a related field within the biological sciences. Individuals with a M.D. or Ph.D. earned outside of the United States or Canada must have their degree reviewed by the ABMG Credentials Committee prior to entering a training program. Upon successful completion of training, clinical cytogeneticists will have the skills and knowledge to function as technical supervisors of clinical laboratories as well as clinical consultants in the management of patients and families referred for chromosomal testing, including those with constitutional or acquired cytogenetic abnormalities; and may in many jurisdictions be deemed qualified to direct specialty cytogenetic laboratories. Certifying Organization American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics http://www.abmgg.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 ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Clinical Cytogenetics Website
Clinical Genetics Certification Description Clinical Genetics is the practice of clinical medicine with particular regard to hereditary disorders and is recognized as a primary specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Residency programs in clinical genetics are accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and require a minimum of 24 months of training. These programs are designed to provide the knowledge, understanding, and skills required for the competent diagnostic evaluation, management, and genetic counseling of patients with genetic disorders and their families. Individuals seeking acceptance into clinical genetics training programs must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree (or their equivalent) had have completed a minimum of 24 months of training in an ACGME-accredited residency program in internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, or other medical specialty. In addition, combined 4-5 year training residency programs in Internal Medicine/Medical Genetics, OBGYN/Medical Genetics and Pediatrics/Medical Genetics are also available. Residents accepted to ACGME accredited residency programs. Physicians with a M.D. earned outside of the United States or Canada must have their degree reviewed by the ABMG Credentials Committee prior to entering a training program. Certifying Organization American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics http://www.abmgg.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 ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Clinical Genetics Website
Clinical Molecular Genetics Certification Description Clinical Molecular genetics is a laboratory-based specialty of medical genetics that focuses on the discovery of and laboratory testing for DNA mutations that underlie disease. Clinical Molecular Genetics is recognized as a primary specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) [www.abms.org]. Laboratory postdoctoral fellowship training programs in this specialty are accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics and require a minimum of 24 months of training, with a significant amount of clinical interaction as related to human genetic abnormalities. Trainees entering this specialty must hold either an M.D. or Ph.D (or their equivalent); the Ph.D. degree must either be in genetics, molecular biology, or a related field within the biological sciences. Individuals with a M.D. or Ph.D. earned outside of the United States or Canada must have their degree reviewed by the ABMG Credentials Committee prior to entering a training program. Upon successful completion of the program, clinical molecular geneticists have the skills and knowledge to function as technical supervisors of clinical laboratories as well as clinical consultants regarding laboratory diagnoses of a broad range of inherited disorders, and may in many jurisdictions be deemed qualified to direct specialty clinical molecular laboratories. Certifying Organization American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics http://www.abmgg.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 ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Clinical Molecular Genetics Website
Comprehensive Echocardiography Certification Description The purposes of the certification process are to; establish the domain of the practice of echocardiography for the purpose of certification, assess the level of knowledge demonstrated by a licensed physician practitioner of echocardiography in a valid manner, enhance the quality of echocardiography and individual professional growth in echocardiography, formally recognize individuals who satisfy the requirements set by the NBE, and serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of echocardiography. Certifying Organization National Board of Echocardiography http://www.echoboards.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)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Comprehensive Echocardiography Website
Critical Care Medicine Certification Description The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) offer triple Certification for candidates who complete a six-year (72-month) integrated, coherent program of combined training in internal medicine, emergency medicine and critical care medicine approved by both boards. 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 Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Critical Care Medicine 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
Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine Certification Description Physician certification focuses on treatment protocol that includes diet, exercise, behavior modification, and when appropriate, medication. Certifying Organization American Board of Obesity Medicine http://www.abom.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 7 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 Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine Website
Disaster Medicine 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 Disaster Medicine Website
Emergency Medicine Certification Description The ABPS's emergency medicine board certification exams enable successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in emergency medicine. Completing the emergency medicine board certification exams indicates mastery of emergency medicine 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 Emergency Medicine Website
Emergency Medicine / Internal Medicine Certification Description To be eligible for dual Certification, the resident must satisfactorily complete 60 months of combined education, which must be verified by the directors of both programs. The certifying examinations cannot be taken until all five years are completed. The objectives of the combined training in Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine (EM/IM) include the training of physicians for practice or academic careers which address the spectrum of illness and injury from the emergent through the chronic. Graduates of the combined training may function as generalists, practice either discipline, enter subspecialty training, or undertake research. Within an institution, their perspective spanning two specialties has the potential to increase communication and understanding. Combined programs include components of categorical Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine residencies which are accredited respectively by the Residency Review Committee for Emergency Medicine (RRC-EM) and by the Residency Review Committee for Internal Medicine (RRC-IM), both of which function under the auspices of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). While combined programs will not be independently accredited, their accreditation status is determined by that of the parent residencies. After completion of a combined EM/IM residency program, the graduate will be eligible to sit for boards in each specialty. The Boards will not accept training in a newly established combined program if the accreditation status of the residency in either discipline is probationary. If the residency in either discipline receives probationary accreditation after initiation of the combined training, new residents should not be appointed to the combined training. 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 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 Emergency Medicine / Internal Medicine Website
Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound Certification Description Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) is a professional certification in the field of neck ultrasound for physicians who perform consultations and diagnostic evaluations for thyroid and parathyroid disorders through both diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (UGFNA). The ECNU credential signifies that an individual has passed the Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE) and successfully completed the Validation of Competency Process (VCP). Successful candidates can use the ECNU designation after their names. Certifying Organization American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists https://www.aace.com/ 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)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound Website
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, physicians must: -At the time of application, be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM -Satisfactorily complete the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Certification Examination Endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism fellowship training must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec. Certifying Organization American Board of Internal Medicine http://www.abim.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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Website
Gastroenterology Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of Gastroenterology, physicians must: -At the time of application, be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM -Satisfactorily complete the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Gastroenterology Certification Examination Gastroenterology fellowship training must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec. No credit will be granted toward certification in a subspecialty for training completed outside of an accredited U.S. or Canadian program. Fellowship training taken before completing the requirements for the MD or DO degree, training as a chief medical resident, practice experience, and attendance at postgraduate courses may not be credited toward the requirements for subspecialty certification. 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 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 Gastroenterology Website
Geriatric Medicine 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)? 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 Geriatric Medicine Website
Geriatric Medicine Certification Description The ABPS's geriatric medicine board certification exams enable successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in geriatric medicine. Completing the geriatric medicine board certification exams indicates mastery of geriatric medicine 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 Geriatric Medicine Website
Hematology Certification Description The exam is designed to evaluate the extent of the candidate's knowledge and clinical judgment in the areas in which a hematologist should demonstrate a high level of competence. Expertise in the broad domain of hematology and the diagnosis and treatment of both common and rare conditions that have important consequences for patients, will be assessed. 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 Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Hematology 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
Hospital Medicine, Focused Practice Certification Description The program assesses, sets standards for, and recognizes the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes of general internists who focus their practice in the care of hospitalized patients. ABIM's decision to create this program is consistent with its primary role of certifying internal medicine physicians who meet the profession's standards for focused practice in internal medicine. 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)? 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 Hospital Medicine, Focused Practice 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
Infectious Disease Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of infectious disease, physicians must have: been previously certified in internal medicine by ABIM, satisfactorily completed the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training, demonstrated clinical competence in the care of patients, met the licensure and procedural requirements, passed the Certification Exam in Infectious Disease. 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 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 Infectious Disease Website
Internal Medicine Certification Description To become certified in internal medicine, a physician must complete the requisite predoctoral medical education, meet the graduate medical education training requirements, demonstrate clinical competence in the care of patients, meet the licensure and procedural requirements, and pass the Certification Examination in Internal Medicine. Candidates who graduated from medical schools in the United States or Canada must have attended a school that was accredited at the date of graduation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the Committee for Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools, or the American Osteopathic Association. To be admitted to the Certification Examination in Internal Medicine, physicians must have satisfactorily completed, by August 31st of the year of examination, 36 calendar months, including vacation time, of U.S. or Canadian graduate medical education accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec. Residency or research experience occurring before completion of the requirements for the MD or DO degree cannot be credited toward the requirements for certification. The 36 months of residency training must include 12 months of accredited internal medicine training at each of three levels: R-1, R-2 and R-3. No credit is granted for training repeated at the same level or for administrative work as a chief medical resident. In addition, training as a subspecialty fellow cannot be credited toward fulfilling the internal medicine training requirements. 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 Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Internal Medicine Website
Internal Medicine Certification Description Certification in internal medicine requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge in a variety of areas. These include Allergy and Immunology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology. 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 Internal Medicine Website
Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Critical Care Medicine Certification Description The objectives of the combined residency training in internal medicine / emergency medicine / critical care medicine (IM/EM/CCM) include the training of physicians for practice or academic careers addressing the spectrum of illness and injury from entry into the hospital until discharge. Graduates of a combined residency would likely function as hospital-based acute care specialists in practice or academic environments. 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 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 Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Critical Care Medicine 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
Internal Medicine / Medical Genetics Certification Description Combined training in internal medicine and medical genetics will promote the overall development of appropriate models of clinical care for adult patients diagnosed with genetic disorders. Residents who complete combined internal medicine medical genetics training will have special expertise in managing the transitional care of older children and adolescents with hereditary diseases, such as patients with Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, or cystic fibrosis, to appropriate medical care as adults. Trainees will also have special expertise in performing genetic risk assessment for adult-onset complex diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, adult-onset diabetes mellitus and cancer as well as assessing and conveying the genetic risks to family members. 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 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 Internal Medicine / Medical Genetics Website
Internal Medicine / Neurology Certification Description The objective of combined residency training in internal medicine and neurology includes the preparation of internists and neurologists for careers in clinical practice or on academic faculties as specialists in the broad spectrum of adult illness shared by internal medicine and neurology. These include, but are not limited to, geriatric neurology, congenital and hereditary diseases of the nervous system, stroke, myasthenia gravis, seizure disorders, mental retardation and rehabilitation. Graduates of combined training may be expected to be involved with clinical practice, teaching, research or administration in internal medicine and neurology. 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 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 Internal Medicine / Neurology Website
Internal Medicine / Nuclear Medicine Certification Description The objective of combined residency training in internal medicine and nuclear medicine is to produce physicians with broad-based training in internal medicine and nuclear medicine for careers in clinical practice, teaching, research or administration in internal medicine and nuclear medicine. 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 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 Internal Medicine / Nuclear Medicine Website
Internal Medicine / Pediatrics Certification Description The American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics offer dual certification in internal medicine and pediatrics. Effective July 1, 2007, candidates for dual certification must receive training in ACGME-accredited combined internal medicine/pediatrics programs. Training initiated in a program approved by ABIM and ABP prior to July 1, 2007, will be accepted for certification by ABIM. Residents beginning training after July 1, 2007, must receive training in an ACGME-accredited program. A list of accredited combined internal medicine/pediatrics programs can be found on the ACGME website. To meet eligibility requirements for dual certification, the resident must satisfactorily complete 48 months of combined education, and clinical competence in both specialties must be verified by the directors of both programs. The certifying examination cannot be taken until all required years in both specialties are satisfactorily 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 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 Internal Medicine / Pediatrics Website
Internal Medicine / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certification Description The objective of combined resident training in internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation includes the preparation of internists and physiatrists for careers in clinical practice or on academic faculties as specialists in the broad spectrum of adult illness shared by internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. These individuals will have special expertise in such areas as rehabilitation of geriatric and cardiac patients, chronic pain management, sports medicine, and the primary care of persons with a physical disability. Graduates of combined training may be expected to be involved in clinical practice, teaching, research or administration in internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. 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 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 Internal Medicine / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Website
Internal Medicine / Preventive Medicine Certification Description Traditionally, the practice of internal medicine has focused on the care of individual patients, while preventive medicine has assumed the perspective of the population as a whole. Both specialties share a concern about the impact of adverse exposures in the production of illness and disease, as well as the positive impacts of health-promoting behaviors. The overlap in disciplines is evident in areas of shared interest, such as occupational health and environmental medicine, clinical epidemiology and decision sciences, health services research, and disease prevention and health promotion. The objective of combined resident training in internal medicine and preventive medicine is to produce physicians with broad-based training in both specialties. Such graduates would be trained to provide preventive, clinical and rehabilitative care in ambulatory and hospital settings; to apply the skills required to study the effects of the environment, including the occupational environment, on the health of individuals, families and communities; and to advance the health of the public by promoting health-enhancing behaviors. The strengths of the residencies in internal medicine and preventive medicine should complement each other to provide an optimal educational experience to trainees. 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 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 Internal Medicine / Preventive Medicine Website
Internal Medicine / Psychiatry Certification Description The American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology offer dual Certification in internal medicine and psychiatry. A combined residency must include at least five years of coherent education integral to residencies in the two disciplines. Participating residencies must be in the same institution. 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 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 Internal Medicine / Psychiatry Website
Internal Medicine and Dermatology Certification Description Combined residency training in internal medicine and dermatology is designed to permit the acquisition of knowledge and experience across both disciplines that will aid in the care of patients with complex medical and dermatologic illnesses. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of autoimmune and blistering disorders, cutaneous vasculidities, lymphomas, other unusual cutaneous tumors, severe dermatoses requiring toxic immuno-modulatory therapies and pernicious leg ulcers, as well as the recognition of the dermatologic manifestations and implications of systemic diseases. This combined training will prepare internists and dermatologists for careers in clinical practice or on academic faculties as specialists in the broad spectrum of adult illness shared by internal medicine and dermatology. 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 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 Internal Medicine and Dermatology Website
Interventional Cardiology Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of Interventional Cardiology, physicians must: -At the time of application, maintain current, valid ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease -Satisfactorily complete the requisite formal training and procedural requirements as specified in the descriptions of the Clinical Training Pathway -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Interventional Cardiology Certification Examination 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 Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Interventional Cardiology Website
Medical Biochemical Genetics Certification Description Medical Biochemical Genetics encompasses the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and discovery of diseases due to genetic defects in human biochemical processes. This area of genetics is recognized as a subspecialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Residency training programs in this subspecialty, accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), are one year in duration and available only to licensed physicians who are board certified by the ABMG as clinical geneticists. This subspecialty is also available as a two-year training program for licensed physicians certified by other appropriate ABMS member boards. Training in medical biochemical genetics focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with metabolic disorders. Training does not include those skills and knowledge necessary to direct a clinical laboratory. A medical biochemical geneticist deals with the evaluation and treatment of patients with biochemical genetic disorders, defined as inborn errors of metabolism at any age of onset. Certifying Organization American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics http://www.abmgg.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)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Medical Biochemical Genetics Website
Medical Oncology Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of Medical Oncology, physicians must: -At the time of application, be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM -Satisfactorily complete the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Medical Oncology Certification Examination Medical oncology fellowship training must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec. 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)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Medical Oncology Website
Molecular Genetic Pathology Certification Description Molecular Genetic Pathology focuses on diagnosing and confirming diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, diseases of human development, infectious diseases, and malignancies, as well as assessing the natural history of those disorders. Molecular Genetic Pathology is recognized as a subspecialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Residency training programs in this subspecialty accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), are one year in duration, and available only to licensed clinical geneticists who are board certified by ABMG or diplomates of the American Board of Pathology. These training programs instruct molecular genetic pathologists in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. Upon graduation, molecular genetic pathologists can provide information about gene structure, function and alteration and apply laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders. Certifying Organization American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics http://www.abmgg.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 ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Molecular Genetic Pathology 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
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology Certification Description The American College of Rheumatology is proud to introduce Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology-RhMSUS. Musculoskeletal ultrasound has been widely adopted in the U.S. by rheumatologists and other rheumatology health professionals as a way to diagnose and treat patients. According to the "American College of Rheumatology Report on Reasonable Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography in Rheumatology Clinical Practice," studies have shown many potential benefits for using MSUS, including faster and more accurate diagnosis, optimized treatment, and improved needle placement accuracy. Certifying Organization American College of Rheumatology https://www.rheumatology.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 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology Website
Nephrology Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of Nephrology, physicians must have: been previously certified in internal medicine by ABIM, satisfactorily completed the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training, demonstrated clinical competence in the care of patients, met the licensure and procedural requirements, passed the Certification Exam in Nephrology. 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 Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Nephrology Website
Pulmonary Disease Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of Pulmonary Disease, physicians must have: been previously certified in internal medicine by ABIM, satisfactorily completed the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training, demonstrated clinical competence in the care of patients, met the licensure and procedural requirements, passed the Certification Exam in Pulmonary Disease. 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 Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Pulmonary Disease Website
Registered Phlebology Sonographer Certifying Organization Cardiovascular Credentialing International http://www.cci-online.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Registered Phlebology Sonographer Website
Rheumatology Certification Description To become certified in the subspecialty of Rheumatology, physicians must have: been previously certified in internal medicine by ABIM, satisfactorily completed the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training, demonstrated clinical competence in the care of patients, met the licensure and procedural requirements, passed the Certification Exam in Rheumatology. 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 Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Rheumatology Website
Sleep Medicine Certification Description The Sleep Medicine Certification Program, is designed to recognize excellence among physicians who are specialists in the care of patients with sleep disorders. Certifying Organization American Board of Internal Medicine http://www.abim.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)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Sleep Medicine Website
Sports Medicine Certification Description The Sports Medicine Certification Program is jointly developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The examination is administered to candidates from all four Boards at the same time in the same testing centers. The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is responsible for administering the examination. 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 Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Sports Medicine Website
Technician Certification in Biofeedback Certifying Organization Biofeedback Certification International Alliance http://www.bcia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 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 Technician Certification in Biofeedback 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
Transthoracic 2-D and Doppler Echocardiography Certification Description The purposes of the certification process are to; establish the domain of the practice of echocardiography for the purpose of certification, assess the level of knowledge demonstrated by a licensed physician practitioner of echocardiography in a valid manner, enhance the quality of echocardiography and individual professional growth in echocardiography, formally recognize individuals who satisfy the requirements set by the NBE, and serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of echocardiography. Certifying Organization National Board of Echocardiography http://www.echoboards.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)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Transthoracic 2-D and Doppler Echocardiography Website
Transthoracic plus Stress Echocardiography Certification Description The purposes of the certification process are to; establish the domain of the practice of echocardiography for the purpose of certification, assess the level of knowledge demonstrated by a licensed physician practitioner of echocardiography in a valid manner, enhance the quality of echocardiography and individual professional growth in echocardiography, formally recognize individuals who satisfy the requirements set by the NBE, and serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of echocardiography. Certifying Organization National Board of Echocardiography http://www.echoboards.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)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Transthoracic plus Stress Echocardiography Website
Transthoracic plus Transesophageal Echocardiography Certification Description The purposes of the certification process are to; establish the domain of the practice of echocardiography for the purpose of certification, assess the level of knowledge demonstrated by a licensed physician practitioner of echocardiography in a valid manner, enhance the quality of echocardiography and individual professional growth in echocardiography, formally recognize individuals who satisfy the requirements set by the NBE, and serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of echocardiography. Certifying Organization National Board of Echocardiography http://www.echoboards.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)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Transthoracic plus Transesophageal Echocardiography Website
Urgent Care Certification Description The ABPS urgent care medicine board certification enables a successful candidate to present to the public as a qualified medical specialist in urgent care medicine. Completing the urgent care medicine board certification indicates mastery of urgent care medicine 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 Urgent Care Website
Wound Care Certified Certification Description The NAWC offers the Wound Care Certification Examination to measure the academic and technical competence of eligible candidates in the area of Skin and Wound Care Management. Upon obtaining a passing score on the Certification examination, candidates may use the initials WCC, Wound Care Certified, to designate their status. Certifying Organization National Alliance of Wound Care https://www.nawccb.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)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Wound Care Certified Website

Internists, General

Certification Description
The Adolescent Medicine Certification Program is jointly developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The exam is administered to candidates from all three Boards at the same time in the same testing centers. ABP is responsible for administering the exam. To become certified in the subspecialty of Adolescent Medicine, physicians must: -At the time of application, maintain current, valid ABIM certification in either Internal Medicine or a subspecialty -Satisfactorily complete the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training -Demonstrate clinical competence, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Adolescent Medicine Certification Examination

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 Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Adolescent Medicine Website

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, physicians must: -At the time of application, maintain current, valid ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease -Satisfactorily complete formal training or requisite practice experience -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Certification Examination

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)? 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

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Website

Board Certified in Neurofeedback

Certification Description
This certification is open to professionals from clinical health care areas including, but not limited to, psychology, nursing (includes all licensed RNs), counseling, and therapy who hold a degree from a regionally-accredited academic institution (an Accredited Institution of Postsecondary Education as determined by the American Council on Education).

Certifying Organization
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
http://www.bcia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 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 Certified in Neurofeedback Website

Cardiovascular Disease

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease, physicians must: -At the time of application, be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM -Satisfactorily complete the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Cardiovasular Disease Certification Examination Cardiovascular disease fellowship training must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec.

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)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Cardiovascular Disease Website

Certification for Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Physician

Certifying Organization
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners
http://www.ibhre.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)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certification for Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Physician Website

Certification for Competency in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy for the Physician

Certifying Organization
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners
http://www.ibhre.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)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification for Competency in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy for the Physician Website

Certification in Emergency Medicine: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

Certification Description
All applicants must be diplomates in good standing of the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Diplomates of ABPM and other ABMS member boards must submit their applications to ABPM.
Physicians attain certification in the subspecialty of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine by meeting the requirements set forth in the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Eligibility Criteria for Certification and Recertification, by fulfilling specific credential requirements of their primary board, and by successfully completing the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine subspecialty certification examination.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Emergency Medicine
https://www.abem.org/public/

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? 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

Certification in Emergency Medicine: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Website

Certification in Internal Medicine

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 Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

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 Internal Medicine Website

Certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
http://www.aobnmm.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 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Website

Certification in Osteopathic Emergency Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
https://aobem.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
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Osteopathic Emergency Medicine Website

Certification in Phlebology

Certification Description
The American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine offers certification in the specialty of phlebology. Certification demonstrates that physicians have met rigorous standards of education, experience, and evaluation.

Certifying Organization
The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
https://www.abvlm.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)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Phlebology Website

Certification in Proctology

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Proctology

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 Proctology Website

Certification of Added Qualifications for Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Added Qualifications for Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Website

Certification of Added Qualifications for Critical Care Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Added Qualifications for Critical Care Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications for Geriatric Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Added Qualifications for Geriatric Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications for Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Added Qualifications for Hospice and Palliative Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications for Interventional Cardiology

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Added Qualifications for Interventional Cardiology Website

Certification of Added Qualifications for Sleep Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Added Qualifications for Sleep Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications for Sleep Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Opthamology/American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
http://www.aoboo.org/

Certification of Added Qualifications for Sleep Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications for Sports Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Added Qualifications for Sports Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications in Critical Care Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiology
http://www.aocaonline.org/

Certification of Added Qualifications in Critical Care Medicine Website

Certification of Added Qualifications in Emergency Medical Services

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
https://aobem.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
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification of Added Qualifications in Emergency Medical Services 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 Medical Toxicology

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
https://aobem.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
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification of Added Qualifications in Medical Toxicology Website

Certification of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine
http://www.aoasm.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
● 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 Special Qualifications for Allergy/Immunology

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Special Qualifications for Allergy/Immunology Website

Certification of Special Qualifications for Cardiology

Certification Description
Certification in Cardiology is a program for certified internal medicine specialists, designed to recognize excellence among those who provide care in cardiology.

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Special Qualifications for Cardiology Website

Certification of Special Qualifications for Endocrinology

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Special Qualifications for Endocrinology Website

Certification of Special Qualifications for Gastroenterology

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Special Qualifications for Gastroenterology Website

Certification of Special Qualifications for Hematology

Certification Description
Certification in Hematology is a program for certified internal medicine specialists, designed to recognize excellence among those who provide care in hematology.

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Special Qualifications for Hematology Website

Certification of Special Qualifications for Infectious Disease

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Special Qualifications for Infectious Disease Website

Certification of Special Qualifications for Nephrology

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Special Qualifications for Nephrology Website

Certification of Special Qualifications for Oncology

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Special Qualifications for Oncology Website

Certification of Special Qualifications for Pulmonary Diseases

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Special Qualifications for Pulmonary Diseases Website

Certification of Special Qualifications for Rheumatology

Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.acoi.org/index.html

Certification of Special Qualifications for Rheumatology 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

Certified Physician Investigator

Certification Description
A physician investigator is a physician (MD or equivalent degree) who serves as the primary, sub- or coinvestigator or monitors, supervises, or designs clinical trials and accepts responsibility for the safe and ethical conduct of a clinical trial, herein defined as a systematic experiment designed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacoeconomics, safety, efficacy and effectiveness of a drug, biological, medical device (therapeutic or diagnostic), procedure or other intervention involving human participants.

Certifying Organization
Association of Clinical Research Professionals
https://www.acrpnet.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years

Certified Physician Investigator Website

Certified Wound Specialist

Certification Description
The Certified Wound Specialist board certification is the most prestigious and rigorous certification in wound care and demonstrates a distinct and specialized expertise in the practice. The CWS credential displays to patients, employers and peers a dedication to the highest standards and achievement in wound care.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Wound Management
http://www.abwmcertified.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● 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 Wound Specialist Website

Certified Wound Specialist Physician

Certification Description
The American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM) is now offering a wound care certification specifically developed for physicians (MD's, DO's and DPM's). Given the aging population and the prevalence of conditions such as diabetes and obesity, there has been an explosion in the number of people being treated for chronic wounds. There is a need in the medical community for physicians that are specialized in wound care.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Wound Management
http://www.abwmcertified.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● 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 Wound Specialist Physician Website

Clinical Biochemical Genetics

Certification Description
Clinical Biochemical Genetics is a laboratory-based specialty of medical genetics that involves the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of patients and their families with inborn errors of metabolism, including conditions involving disturbances in the metabolism of amino acids, organic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and other metabolic compounds. Clinical biochemical genetics fellowship programs provide training in the skills and knowledge necessary to perform and interpret biochemical analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases. Clinical Biochemical Genetics is recognized as a primary specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) [www.abms.org]. Laboratory postdoctoral fellowship training programs in this specialty are accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics and require a minimum of 24 months of training, with a significant amount of clinical interaction as related to human genetic abnormalities. Trainees entering this specialty must hold either an M.D. or Ph.D. (or their equivalent); the Ph.D. degree must either be in genetics or a related field within the biological sciences. Individuals with a M.D. or Ph.D. earned outside of the United States or Canada must have their degree reviewed by the ABMG Credentials Committee prior to entering a training program. Upon successful completion of training, clinical biochemical geneticists have the skills and knowledge to function as technical supervisors of clinical laboratories as well as clinical consultants in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with these types of disorders and may, in many jurisdictions, be deemed qualified to direct specialty laboratories.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
http://www.abmgg.org/

Clinical Biochemical Genetics Website

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, physicians must: maintain current, valid ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease, satisfactorily complete the requisite formal training requirements as specified in the descriptions of the training pathway,demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting, hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine and pass the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Certification Examination

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)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Website

Clinical Cytogenetics

Certification Description
Clinical Cytogenetics is a laboratory-based specialty of medical genetics that involves the processing and analysis of the chromosomes of various types of samples with the express purpose of detecting and interpreting chromosomal abnormalities. Clinical Cytogenetics is recognized as a primary specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) [www.abms.org]. Laboratory postdoctoral fellowship training programs in this specialty are accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics and require a minimum of 24 months of training, with a significant amount of clinical interaction as related to human genetic abnormalities. Trainees entering this specialty must hold either an M.D. or Ph.D. (or their equivalent); the Ph.D. degree must either be in genetics or a related field within the biological sciences. Individuals with a M.D. or Ph.D. earned outside of the United States or Canada must have their degree reviewed by the ABMG Credentials Committee prior to entering a training program. Upon successful completion of training, clinical cytogeneticists will have the skills and knowledge to function as technical supervisors of clinical laboratories as well as clinical consultants in the management of patients and families referred for chromosomal testing, including those with constitutional or acquired cytogenetic abnormalities; and may in many jurisdictions be deemed qualified to direct specialty cytogenetic laboratories.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
http://www.abmgg.org/

Clinical Cytogenetics Website

Clinical Genetics

Certification Description
Clinical Genetics is the practice of clinical medicine with particular regard to hereditary disorders and is recognized as a primary specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Residency programs in clinical genetics are accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and require a minimum of 24 months of training. These programs are designed to provide the knowledge, understanding, and skills required for the competent diagnostic evaluation, management, and genetic counseling of patients with genetic disorders and their families. Individuals seeking acceptance into clinical genetics training programs must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree (or their equivalent) had have completed a minimum of 24 months of training in an ACGME-accredited residency program in internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, or other medical specialty. In addition, combined 4-5 year training residency programs in Internal Medicine/Medical Genetics, OBGYN/Medical Genetics and Pediatrics/Medical Genetics are also available. Residents accepted to ACGME accredited residency programs. Physicians with a M.D. earned outside of the United States or Canada must have their degree reviewed by the ABMG Credentials Committee prior to entering a training program.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
http://www.abmgg.org/

Clinical Genetics Website

Clinical Molecular Genetics

Certification Description
Clinical Molecular genetics is a laboratory-based specialty of medical genetics that focuses on the discovery of and laboratory testing for DNA mutations that underlie disease. Clinical Molecular Genetics is recognized as a primary specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) [www.abms.org]. Laboratory postdoctoral fellowship training programs in this specialty are accredited by the American Board of Medical Genetics and require a minimum of 24 months of training, with a significant amount of clinical interaction as related to human genetic abnormalities. Trainees entering this specialty must hold either an M.D. or Ph.D (or their equivalent); the Ph.D. degree must either be in genetics, molecular biology, or a related field within the biological sciences. Individuals with a M.D. or Ph.D. earned outside of the United States or Canada must have their degree reviewed by the ABMG Credentials Committee prior to entering a training program. Upon successful completion of the program, clinical molecular geneticists have the skills and knowledge to function as technical supervisors of clinical laboratories as well as clinical consultants regarding laboratory diagnoses of a broad range of inherited disorders, and may in many jurisdictions be deemed qualified to direct specialty clinical molecular laboratories.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
http://www.abmgg.org/

Clinical Molecular Genetics Website

Comprehensive Echocardiography

Certification Description
The purposes of the certification process are to; establish the domain of the practice of echocardiography for the purpose of certification, assess the level of knowledge demonstrated by a licensed physician practitioner of echocardiography in a valid manner, enhance the quality of echocardiography and individual professional growth in echocardiography, formally recognize individuals who satisfy the requirements set by the NBE, and serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of echocardiography.

Certifying Organization
National Board of Echocardiography
http://www.echoboards.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)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Comprehensive Echocardiography Website

Critical Care Medicine

Certification Description
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) offer triple Certification for candidates who complete a six-year (72-month) integrated, coherent program of combined training in internal medicine, emergency medicine and critical care medicine approved by both boards.

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 Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Critical Care Medicine 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

Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine

Certification Description
Physician certification focuses on treatment protocol that includes diet, exercise, behavior modification, and when appropriate, medication.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Obesity Medicine
http://www.abom.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 7 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

Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine Website

Disaster Medicine

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

Disaster Medicine Website

Emergency Medicine

Certification Description
The ABPS's emergency medicine board certification exams enable successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in emergency medicine. Completing the emergency medicine board certification exams indicates mastery of emergency medicine 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

Emergency Medicine Website

Emergency Medicine / Internal Medicine

Certification Description
To be eligible for dual Certification, the resident must satisfactorily complete 60 months of combined education, which must be verified by the directors of both programs. The certifying examinations cannot be taken until all five years are completed. The objectives of the combined training in Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine (EM/IM) include the training of physicians for practice or academic careers which address the spectrum of illness and injury from the emergent through the chronic. Graduates of the combined training may function as generalists, practice either discipline, enter subspecialty training, or undertake research. Within an institution, their perspective spanning two specialties has the potential to increase communication and understanding. Combined programs include components of categorical Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine residencies which are accredited respectively by the Residency Review Committee for Emergency Medicine (RRC-EM) and by the Residency Review Committee for Internal Medicine (RRC-IM), both of which function under the auspices of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). While combined programs will not be independently accredited, their accreditation status is determined by that of the parent residencies. After completion of a combined EM/IM residency program, the graduate will be eligible to sit for boards in each specialty. The Boards will not accept training in a newly established combined program if the accreditation status of the residency in either discipline is probationary. If the residency in either discipline receives probationary accreditation after initiation of the combined training, new residents should not be appointed to the combined training.

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 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

Emergency Medicine / Internal Medicine Website

Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound

Certification Description
Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) is a professional certification in the field of neck ultrasound for physicians who perform consultations and diagnostic evaluations for thyroid and parathyroid disorders through both diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (UGFNA). The ECNU credential signifies that an individual has passed the Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE) and successfully completed the Validation of Competency Process (VCP). Successful candidates can use the ECNU designation after their names.

Certifying Organization
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
https://www.aace.com/

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)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound Website

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, physicians must: -At the time of application, be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM -Satisfactorily complete the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Certification Examination Endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism fellowship training must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec.

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Website

Gastroenterology

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Gastroenterology, physicians must: -At the time of application, be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM -Satisfactorily complete the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Gastroenterology Certification Examination Gastroenterology fellowship training must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec. No credit will be granted toward certification in a subspecialty for training completed outside of an accredited U.S. or Canadian program. Fellowship training taken before completing the requirements for the MD or DO degree, training as a chief medical resident, practice experience, and attendance at postgraduate courses may not be credited toward the requirements for subspecialty certification.

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 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

Gastroenterology Website

Geriatric Medicine

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

Geriatric Medicine Website

Geriatric Medicine

Certification Description
The ABPS's geriatric medicine board certification exams enable successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in geriatric medicine. Completing the geriatric medicine board certification exams indicates mastery of geriatric medicine 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

Geriatric Medicine Website

Hematology

Certification Description
The exam is designed to evaluate the extent of the candidate's knowledge and clinical judgment in the areas in which a hematologist should demonstrate a high level of competence. Expertise in the broad domain of hematology and the diagnosis and treatment of both common and rare conditions that have important consequences for patients, will be assessed.

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 Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Hematology 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

Hospital Medicine, Focused Practice

Certification Description
The program assesses, sets standards for, and recognizes the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes of general internists who focus their practice in the care of hospitalized patients. ABIM's decision to create this program is consistent with its primary role of certifying internal medicine physicians who meet the profession's standards for focused practice in internal medicine.

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

Hospital Medicine, Focused Practice 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

Infectious Disease

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of infectious disease, physicians must have: been previously certified in internal medicine by ABIM, satisfactorily completed the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training, demonstrated clinical competence in the care of patients, met the licensure and procedural requirements, passed the Certification Exam in Infectious Disease.

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 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

Infectious Disease Website

Internal Medicine

Certification Description
To become certified in internal medicine, a physician must complete the requisite predoctoral medical education, meet the graduate medical education training requirements, demonstrate clinical competence in the care of patients, meet the licensure and procedural requirements, and pass the Certification Examination in Internal Medicine. Candidates who graduated from medical schools in the United States or Canada must have attended a school that was accredited at the date of graduation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the Committee for Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools, or the American Osteopathic Association. To be admitted to the Certification Examination in Internal Medicine, physicians must have satisfactorily completed, by August 31st of the year of examination, 36 calendar months, including vacation time, of U.S. or Canadian graduate medical education accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec. Residency or research experience occurring before completion of the requirements for the MD or DO degree cannot be credited toward the requirements for certification. The 36 months of residency training must include 12 months of accredited internal medicine training at each of three levels: R-1, R-2 and R-3. No credit is granted for training repeated at the same level or for administrative work as a chief medical resident. In addition, training as a subspecialty fellow cannot be credited toward fulfilling the internal medicine training requirements.

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 Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Internal Medicine Website

Internal Medicine

Certification Description
Certification in internal medicine requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge in a variety of areas. These include Allergy and Immunology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology.

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

Internal Medicine Website

Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Critical Care Medicine

Certification Description
The objectives of the combined residency training in internal medicine / emergency medicine / critical care medicine (IM/EM/CCM) include the training of physicians for practice or academic careers addressing the spectrum of illness and injury from entry into the hospital until discharge. Graduates of a combined residency would likely function as hospital-based acute care specialists in practice or academic environments.

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 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

Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Critical Care Medicine 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

Internal Medicine / Medical Genetics

Certification Description
Combined training in internal medicine and medical genetics will promote the overall development of appropriate models of clinical care for adult patients diagnosed with genetic disorders. Residents who complete combined internal medicine medical genetics training will have special expertise in managing the transitional care of older children and adolescents with hereditary diseases, such as patients with Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, or cystic fibrosis, to appropriate medical care as adults. Trainees will also have special expertise in performing genetic risk assessment for adult-onset complex diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, adult-onset diabetes mellitus and cancer as well as assessing and conveying the genetic risks to family members.

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 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

Internal Medicine / Medical Genetics Website

Internal Medicine / Neurology

Certification Description
The objective of combined residency training in internal medicine and neurology includes the preparation of internists and neurologists for careers in clinical practice or on academic faculties as specialists in the broad spectrum of adult illness shared by internal medicine and neurology. These include, but are not limited to, geriatric neurology, congenital and hereditary diseases of the nervous system, stroke, myasthenia gravis, seizure disorders, mental retardation and rehabilitation. Graduates of combined training may be expected to be involved with clinical practice, teaching, research or administration in internal medicine and neurology.

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 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

Internal Medicine / Neurology Website

Internal Medicine / Nuclear Medicine

Certification Description
The objective of combined residency training in internal medicine and nuclear medicine is to produce physicians with broad-based training in internal medicine and nuclear medicine for careers in clinical practice, teaching, research or administration in internal medicine and nuclear medicine.

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 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

Internal Medicine / Nuclear Medicine Website

Internal Medicine / Pediatrics

Certification Description
The American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics offer dual certification in internal medicine and pediatrics. Effective July 1, 2007, candidates for dual certification must receive training in ACGME-accredited combined internal medicine/pediatrics programs. Training initiated in a program approved by ABIM and ABP prior to July 1, 2007, will be accepted for certification by ABIM. Residents beginning training after July 1, 2007, must receive training in an ACGME-accredited program. A list of accredited combined internal medicine/pediatrics programs can be found on the ACGME website. To meet eligibility requirements for dual certification, the resident must satisfactorily complete 48 months of combined education, and clinical competence in both specialties must be verified by the directors of both programs. The certifying examination cannot be taken until all required years in both specialties are satisfactorily 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 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

Internal Medicine / Pediatrics Website

Internal Medicine / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Certification Description
The objective of combined resident training in internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation includes the preparation of internists and physiatrists for careers in clinical practice or on academic faculties as specialists in the broad spectrum of adult illness shared by internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. These individuals will have special expertise in such areas as rehabilitation of geriatric and cardiac patients, chronic pain management, sports medicine, and the primary care of persons with a physical disability. Graduates of combined training may be expected to be involved in clinical practice, teaching, research or administration in internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

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 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

Internal Medicine / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Website

Internal Medicine / Preventive Medicine

Certification Description
Traditionally, the practice of internal medicine has focused on the care of individual patients, while preventive medicine has assumed the perspective of the population as a whole. Both specialties share a concern about the impact of adverse exposures in the production of illness and disease, as well as the positive impacts of health-promoting behaviors. The overlap in disciplines is evident in areas of shared interest, such as occupational health and environmental medicine, clinical epidemiology and decision sciences, health services research, and disease prevention and health promotion. The objective of combined resident training in internal medicine and preventive medicine is to produce physicians with broad-based training in both specialties. Such graduates would be trained to provide preventive, clinical and rehabilitative care in ambulatory and hospital settings; to apply the skills required to study the effects of the environment, including the occupational environment, on the health of individuals, families and communities; and to advance the health of the public by promoting health-enhancing behaviors. The strengths of the residencies in internal medicine and preventive medicine should complement each other to provide an optimal educational experience to trainees.

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 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

Internal Medicine / Preventive Medicine Website

Internal Medicine / Psychiatry

Certification Description
The American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology offer dual Certification in internal medicine and psychiatry. A combined residency must include at least five years of coherent education integral to residencies in the two disciplines. Participating residencies must be in the same institution.

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 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

Internal Medicine / Psychiatry Website

Internal Medicine and Dermatology

Certification Description
Combined residency training in internal medicine and dermatology is designed to permit the acquisition of knowledge and experience across both disciplines that will aid in the care of patients with complex medical and dermatologic illnesses. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of autoimmune and blistering disorders, cutaneous vasculidities, lymphomas, other unusual cutaneous tumors, severe dermatoses requiring toxic immuno-modulatory therapies and pernicious leg ulcers, as well as the recognition of the dermatologic manifestations and implications of systemic diseases. This combined training will prepare internists and dermatologists for careers in clinical practice or on academic faculties as specialists in the broad spectrum of adult illness shared by internal medicine and dermatology.

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 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

Internal Medicine and Dermatology Website

Interventional Cardiology

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Interventional Cardiology, physicians must: -At the time of application, maintain current, valid ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease -Satisfactorily complete the requisite formal training and procedural requirements as specified in the descriptions of the Clinical Training Pathway -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Interventional Cardiology Certification Examination

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 Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Interventional Cardiology Website

Medical Biochemical Genetics

Certification Description
Medical Biochemical Genetics encompasses the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and discovery of diseases due to genetic defects in human biochemical processes. This area of genetics is recognized as a subspecialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Residency training programs in this subspecialty, accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), are one year in duration and available only to licensed physicians who are board certified by the ABMG as clinical geneticists. This subspecialty is also available as a two-year training program for licensed physicians certified by other appropriate ABMS member boards. Training in medical biochemical genetics focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with metabolic disorders. Training does not include those skills and knowledge necessary to direct a clinical laboratory. A medical biochemical geneticist deals with the evaluation and treatment of patients with biochemical genetic disorders, defined as inborn errors of metabolism at any age of onset.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
http://www.abmgg.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)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Medical Biochemical Genetics Website

Medical Oncology

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Medical Oncology, physicians must: -At the time of application, be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM -Satisfactorily complete the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training -Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting -Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine -Pass the Medical Oncology Certification Examination Medical oncology fellowship training must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Professional Corporation of Physicians of Quebec.

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)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Medical Oncology Website

Molecular Genetic Pathology

Certification Description
Molecular Genetic Pathology focuses on diagnosing and confirming diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, diseases of human development, infectious diseases, and malignancies, as well as assessing the natural history of those disorders. Molecular Genetic Pathology is recognized as a subspecialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Residency training programs in this subspecialty accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), are one year in duration, and available only to licensed clinical geneticists who are board certified by ABMG or diplomates of the American Board of Pathology. These training programs instruct molecular genetic pathologists in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. Upon graduation, molecular genetic pathologists can provide information about gene structure, function and alteration and apply laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
http://www.abmgg.org/

Molecular Genetic Pathology 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

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology

Certification Description
The American College of Rheumatology is proud to introduce Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology-RhMSUS. Musculoskeletal ultrasound has been widely adopted in the U.S. by rheumatologists and other rheumatology health professionals as a way to diagnose and treat patients. According to the "American College of Rheumatology Report on Reasonable Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography in Rheumatology Clinical Practice," studies have shown many potential benefits for using MSUS, including faster and more accurate diagnosis, optimized treatment, and improved needle placement accuracy.

Certifying Organization
American College of Rheumatology
https://www.rheumatology.org/

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology Website

Nephrology

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Nephrology, physicians must have: been previously certified in internal medicine by ABIM, satisfactorily completed the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training, demonstrated clinical competence in the care of patients, met the licensure and procedural requirements, passed the Certification Exam in Nephrology.

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 Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nephrology Website

Pulmonary Disease

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Pulmonary Disease, physicians must have:
been previously certified in internal medicine by ABIM, satisfactorily completed the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training, demonstrated clinical competence in the care of patients, met the licensure and procedural requirements, passed the Certification Exam in Pulmonary Disease.

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 Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Pulmonary Disease Website

Registered Phlebology Sonographer

Certifying Organization
Cardiovascular Credentialing International
http://www.cci-online.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Registered Phlebology Sonographer Website

Rheumatology

Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Rheumatology, physicians must have: been previously certified in internal medicine by ABIM, satisfactorily completed the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training, demonstrated clinical competence in the care of patients, met the licensure and procedural requirements, passed the Certification Exam in Rheumatology.

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 Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Rheumatology Website

Sleep Medicine

Certification Description
The Sleep Medicine Certification Program, is designed to recognize excellence among physicians who are specialists in the care of patients with sleep disorders.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Internal Medicine
http://www.abim.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)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Sleep Medicine Website

Sports Medicine

Certification Description
The Sports Medicine Certification Program is jointly developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The examination is administered to candidates from all four Boards at the same time in the same testing centers. The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is responsible for administering the examination.

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 Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Sports Medicine Website

Technician Certification in Biofeedback

Certifying Organization
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
http://www.bcia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 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

Technician Certification in Biofeedback 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

Transthoracic 2-D and Doppler Echocardiography

Certifying Organization
National Board of Echocardiography
http://www.echoboards.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)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Transthoracic 2-D and Doppler Echocardiography Website

Transthoracic plus Stress Echocardiography

Certifying Organization
National Board of Echocardiography
http://www.echoboards.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)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Transthoracic plus Stress Echocardiography Website

Transthoracic plus Transesophageal Echocardiography

Certifying Organization
National Board of Echocardiography
http://www.echoboards.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)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Transthoracic plus Transesophageal Echocardiography Website

Urgent Care

Certification Description
The ABPS urgent care medicine board certification enables a successful candidate to present to the public as a qualified medical specialist in urgent care medicine. Completing the urgent care medicine board certification indicates mastery of urgent care medicine 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

Urgent Care Website

Wound Care Certified

Certification Description
The NAWC offers the Wound Care Certification Examination to measure the academic and technical competence of eligible candidates in the area of Skin and Wound Care Management. Upon obtaining a passing score on the Certification examination, candidates may use the initials WCC, Wound Care Certified, to designate their status.

Certifying Organization
National Alliance of Wound Care
https://www.nawccb.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)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Wound Care Certified Website

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