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Urologists
Board Certified in Urology Certification Description The purpose of awarding certification to individuals who meet the qualifications of The American Board of Urology is to assure the public that an individual has: (a) received appropriate training, and (b) has a level of urologic knowledge to practice safe and effective urology. The American Board of Urology strives to provide the urologic community with an examination process which is relevant and fair to all who take it. Certification includes all domains of urology, including but not limited to pediatric urology, endourology, female urology, andrology, oncology, urolithiasis, and general urology. All certified urologists are trained to evaluate and treat all patients with urological disorders. Certifying Organization American Board of Urology http://www.abu.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 Board Certified in Urology Website
Certified Physician Executive Certification Description CPE is the certification of choice for physician leaders. Endorsed by the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE), the credential is becoming the benchmark for CEOs and executive recruiters seeking the most accomplished and influential health care leaders. The CPE certification after your name speaks to your commitment to excellence, and can be a valuable asset toward advancing your career and enhancing your credibility. And of course, there's the personal satisfaction you'll feel when you achieve this exclusive pinnacle in your professional life. When you add CPE to your signature and resume, it tells prospective employers that you have distinctive competencies and skills of value to organizations in the health care industry. Certifying Organization Certifying Commission in Medical Management http://www.ccmm.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Physician Executive Website
Diplomate Certification Description A candidate who has received the MD degree and has passed the required examinations is eligible for the National Board certification as a Diplomate. Certifying Organization National Board of Medical Examiners http://www.nbme.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Diplomate Website
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Certification Description Subspecialty certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPM-RS) is for those urologists able to demonstrate a practice in FPM-RS of sufficient breadth and complexity expected of a subspecialist in this field. Applicants approved by the Board to enter the process of subspecialty certification must be engaged in the active practice of FPM-RS urology, and must hold a current unrestricted general certificate in urology issued by the American Board of Urology. Certifying Organization American Board of Urology http://www.abu.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? 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 Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Website

Urologists

Certification Description
The purpose of awarding certification to individuals who meet the qualifications of The American Board of Urology is to assure the public that an individual has: (a) received appropriate training, and (b) has a level of urologic knowledge to practice safe and effective urology. The American Board of Urology strives to provide the urologic community with an examination process which is relevant and fair to all who take it. Certification includes all domains of urology, including but not limited to pediatric urology, endourology, female urology, andrology, oncology, urolithiasis, and general urology. All certified urologists are trained to evaluate and treat all patients with urological disorders.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Urology
http://www.abu.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

Board Certified in Urology Website

Certified Physician Executive

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

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

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

Certified Physician Executive Website

Diplomate

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

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

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

Diplomate Website

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Certification Description
Subspecialty certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPM-RS) is for those urologists able to demonstrate a practice in FPM-RS of sufficient breadth and complexity expected of a subspecialist in this field. Applicants approved by the Board to enter the process of subspecialty certification must be engaged in the active practice of FPM-RS urology, and must hold a current unrestricted general certificate in urology issued by the American Board of Urology.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Urology
http://www.abu.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? 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

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Website

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