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	<span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">All Diplomates with certifications expiring in 2012 or later must complete the AAPS Medical Ethics course as part of their recertification requirements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>CME hours earned may be applied to the CME requirements for recertification and may also be applied to the requirement of at least 25 hours of AAPS-sponsored CME for those with certificates expiring in 2014 or later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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	<span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">Recertifying Diplomates who have scheduled, but not yet taken, the AAPS Medical Ethics course may submit their application for review by the Board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>However, they will not be allowed to register for the written recertification exam until this requirement has been completed and documentation provided to ABPS.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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	<span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">The AAPS Medical Ethics course is offered annually in conjunction with the AAPS Annual Scientific Meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Additional offerings of this course are added on an as-needed basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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	<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms','sans-serif'; color: #0033cc; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: helvetica">NEW for 2012!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">To ensure that all Diplomates are able to complete the AAPS Medical Ethics Course before their certification expiration, AAPS is offering two additional course dates for 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Enrollment for the March and September courses is limited to those with certifications expiring in 2012 or 2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The June course at the 2012 Annual Meeting is open to all current and recertifying Diplomates, regardless of expiration date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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	<span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">For more information about the course schedule for 2012, see &ldquo;<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">AAPS Medical Ethics Course&rdquo; </i></b>(link to AAPS page)<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">.</i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms','sans-serif'; color: #0033cc; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: helvetica"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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	<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">Q. When was this requirement added?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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	<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">A: The AAPS Board of Directors voted in 2005 to require all recertifying Diplomates to complete a Medical Ethics course every eight years, starting with certificates expiring in 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The course was first offered during the 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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	<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">Q. Will any extension or waiver be granted for those with certificates expiring in 2012 or 2013 who complete all requirements except the Medical Ethics course?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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	<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">A: No, Diplomates whose certificates expire in 2012 or 2013 will be considered not certified as of January 1<sup>st</sup> of the year following their expiration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>They will remain eligible for recertification for two years after their certificate expiration date, but must complete an approved Medical Ethics course before they will be allowed to register for the written recertification examination. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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	<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">Q. My recertification application is complete except for completing Medical Ethics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Should I wait to submit my application until this requirement is met?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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	<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">A: No, the Board can review your application for recertification as long as everything else is complete; the Board has the option to approve you, contingent on completion of the Medical Ethics course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Please submit proof of registration for the course along with your application.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>You will be asked to provide proof of completion (the CME certificate) before you may register for the written recertification examination.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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	<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'">Q. Is there any option for taking the AAPS Medical Ethics course online or through DVDs?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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	<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica','sans-serif'; color: #2d2d2c; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa">A: No, at this time the AAPS Medical Ethics course is offered as an on-site course <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">ONLY</b>. The course incorporates small group review of case studies and large group discussion of real-world examples provided by participants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>These elements are vital components of the course and cannot be replicated in an online or at-home learning environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span></span></i></p>
