(156,79,0,NULL,'','Diagnostic Radiology Examination Description','diagnostic-radiology-examination-description','','','','','','<h2>\r\n	EXAMINATION DESCRIPTION</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	An outline of the subject areas covered on the certification examination is included to help candidates prepare for the exam. Candidates should review this outline carefully and focus study on the areas listed. Candidates should be aware that the outline reflects the responses to practice-analysis questionnaires and enables codification of the examination for subsequent analysis of the results. Each question is linked to a specific area of the outline. No question is meant to be obscure or tricky. The percentage of questions in an area conveys the relative importance of each area of the examination. The information in the outline is meant to serve as a study aid only and not as a guarantee of success in taking the certification examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><br />\r\n	<font size=\"4\">Diagnostic Radiology Classification System </font> </b></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"75%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"50\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<b>Subject Area </b></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<b># of Questions on Exam </b></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					1</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Ultrasound</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				17</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					2</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Breast Imaging</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				17</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					3</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Thoracic Imaging</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				17</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					4</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Genitourinary Tract Imaging</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				17</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					5</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Basic Knowledge of Physics</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				16</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					6</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Gastrointestinal Studies (Contrast and Non-Contrast)</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				17</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					7</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Angiography/Interventional Radiology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				16</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					8</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Anatomy</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				16</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					9</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Neuroradiology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				17</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					10</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Musculoskeletal Imaging</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				17</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					11</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Nuclear Medicine</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				16</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					12</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pediatrics</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				17</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><b>Diagnostic Radiology Examination Study References </b> </font><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	You may wish to use the study materials to prepare for the <b>written</b> certification or recertification examinations. The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n<!--pdf link--></p>\r\n<table align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"75%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/RD%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Study References</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><b>Description of the Oral Examination in Diagnostic Radiology</b></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The Oral Certification Examination in Diagnostic Radiology is an opportunity for the Board to examine your approach to addressing a variety of cases, similar to what a physician in Diagnostic Radiology would be engaged in a real-world setting. Although each of the cases you will be presented is based on a true situation, the actual examination is a series of simulated situations. As such, you will need to speak clearly, probe for information, and be cognizant of time constraints that are placed on your diagnosing each case. Similarly, you may ask the examiner to repeat information that you did not hear clearly. Be certain that you understand what is being asked of you before responding.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The examination consists of six categories, each with three to five cases. To pass in a category, an examinee must pass <u>at least three</u> cases. To pass the examination, the examinee must pass <u>all six categories</u>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The examination consists of cases in the following six categories:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font size=\"4\">Gastro-Enterology</font></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Genito-Urinary</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Neuro-Radiology (head and neck)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Osteology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Chest and Cardiovascular</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Mammography</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Each of the cases presented within a category will include studies performed in one or more of the following modalities, appropriate to the diagnostic evaluation</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font size=\"4\">CAT Scan</font></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		MRI</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Ultra Sound</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Nuclear Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Special Procedures (such as hystero-salpingogram, myelogram, sialogram, etc.)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each of the six sections is limited to one-half hour. Each case is limited to approximately 10 minutes. If you have not completed the diagnosis for a case within ten minutes, the examiner will indicate that you need to move on to the next case. An examinee needs to pass at least three cases in a section to pass that section. Examiners will not indicate whether you have passed a case or not. No comments made by the examiner should be interpreted by the examinee as implying that he or she has either passed or failed a case. Candidates, even if already passing three cases within a section, will be presented with additional cases within the thirty-minute maximum for the section.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The passing score for each case has been established prior to its administration. Board Diplomates in Diagnostic Radiology, with the guidance of a psychometrician, have estimated the expected minimal performance to each of areas within each case in which the examiners are scoring the examinee. These minimal performance expectations are combined to obtain the minimum expected score on a case. A person who meets or exceeds the minimal expected case score passes the case. A candidate&rsquo;s score on any one case is completely independent of his or her score on any other case.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates should plan to arrive one-half hour before the scheduled beginning of the examination and expect to be in the examination room for three hours. For this examination you will be given pencils and paper to use during the course of the examination. Also, you will not be permitted to bring into the examination room books, electronic devices, backpacks, or parcels. The only thing you will absolutely need to bring is a government-issued photo ID card such as a Driver&rsquo;s License or Passport for examination check-in.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Drinking water will be available in the room. A restroom break is permissible, but only between sections of the test. </p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, provided the disabilities are documented and the accommodations requested are applicable to the disabilities. Requests for special accommodations should be made to ABPS at least two months in advance of the examination. ABPS will forward specific instructions for the documentation that will be needed from the examinee or the evaluator of the examinee&rsquo;s disability. Any requests for special accommodations less than one month before the examination will not be honored since there will not be sufficient time to review the documentation and arrange for the special accommodations.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All ABPS examinations are administered only in English. Responses from Candidates to examination questions must be in English for the candidate to be eligible to receive credit towards his or her examination score.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The results of the examinee&rsquo;s performance on the Oral Examination are mailed within 75 days of the examination. A careful review of the scoring and analyses of the results are conducted after the examination and before issuing reports, to verify the accuracy and validity of the results.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates who fail to pass as many as two of the sections, may test during the next administration in only the sections not yet passed. Candidates who fail to pass more than two sections are required to address all six sections again. At the current time, an examinee is permitted no more than three attempts to pass the oral examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Should you have any questions, please call the AAPS Executive Offices at 813-433-2277.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 14:35:58','2010-03-30 14:35:58',1),(157,80,0,NULL,'','Emergency Medicine Application','emergency-medicine-application','','','Emergency Medicine Application','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Please <a href=\"/downloads/ELIGIBILITY%20REQUIREMENTS%20Changes%20beginning%202007-01-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a> for application and eligibility changes, effective January 1, 2007.</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please download Part 1 and Part 2 for the complete application packet for board certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) affiliated Board of Certification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Important notices:</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Do not submit your examination fee at this time, as it will be returned to you. The only fee you need to submit at this time is the appropriate application fee, see <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">fee schedule</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To insure the secure delivery of your application, supporting documents, and receive acknowledgment that it has been delivered to the ABPS, we highly recommend that you send these materials using Receipt Return Requested, or one of the overnight carriers that utilize a tracking system.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please be certain to carefully read the entire Board of Certification Information listed below.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Incomplete Application</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>Submission of an incomplete application may delay the Board&rsquo;s acceptance of your application in time for you to take the exam on the date you desire. </b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>At the end of the application you will find a checklist detailing the items you need to attach to the application in order for your application to be considered complete. Please review the materials you are submitting against this checklist.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>If, after a period of one year from your submission of your application, all of the application materials are not deemed complete and the application has not been approved by the appropriate board of certification, your application will become invalid, thereby requiring you to submit a new application and application fee in order to pursue certification. You must meet the certification requirements in effect at the time the second or subsequent application is received by ABPS.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><font color=\"red\">Revised January 2009</font></b></b></p>\r\n<!--pdf link--><h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 1</b>: Board Certification Application</b></b></h3>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/Emergency%20Medicine1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Board Certification Application</font></b></a><br />\r\n				(.pdf, 262 KB)</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!--/pdf link--><p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n<!--print all link -->	</b></b></p>\r\n<h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 2</b>: Board Certification Application Information</b></b></h3>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"16\" src=\"/images/icons/icon-banner-html.gif\" width=\"16\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/files/html/printall.php?sec=emergency\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download All Board Certification Information</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!--/print all link--><p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<center>\r\n	<b><b><a href=\"http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"Get\r\n Acrobat Reader\" border=\"0\" height=\"31\" src=\"/images/getacro.gif\" width=\"88\" /></a></b></b></center>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact/\">contact us</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 14:39:50','2010-03-30 14:39:50',1),(158,81,0,NULL,'','Emergency Medicine Exam Description','emergency-medicine-description','','','Emergency Medicine Examination Description','','','<p>\r\n	<b>When and Where the Examinations are Offered</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), the official certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS), offers computer-based (written) certification examinations for the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM) twice a year and oral examinations once a year.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The examination process in Emergency Medicine requires candidates to pass both a computer-based (written) examination and an oral examination. The computer-based Emergency Medicine examination is offered twice each year at computer-based testing centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The exams are offered once during the Spring (March, April or May) and again during the autumn (September, October or November). ABPS sends written examination results to candidates within 75 days after the examination administration. Candidates who pass are then eligible to take the oral examination during the next available administration. ABPS administers BCEM oral examinations in Tampa, Florida once a year in Spring (March, April or May).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\">Click Here</a> for a full listing of upcoming ABPS Exam Dates.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Examination Day Schedule</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The written examinations begin as the candidate schedules, provided the testing center is open for the appropriate amount of hours. The written exam is administered in two four-hour sessions, with a break between the sessions, but the two sessions must be taken in the same day. Candidates are advised to schedule the exams as early in the day as possible. A typical schedule would be to begin the first session at 8:00 a.m. and conclude no later than noon, take a one hour lunch break, and begin the second session at 1:00 p.m. and conclude no later than 5:00 p.m. Oral examination administrations begin at 8:00 a.m. on their respective days, although each candidate for the oral examinations is scheduled for one two-hour block: 8a.m. &ndash; 10:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. &ndash; 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. &ndash; 4:00 p.m.; or 4:00 p.m. &ndash; 6:00 p.m.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>When Examination Results are Available</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date. Each examination is scored against predetermined standards of acceptable performance, utilizing modified Angoff procedures for establishing minimally acceptable scores.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The Written Examination&mdash;What to Expect</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The written examination consists of approximately 350 multiple-choice questions of four choices. (Experimental or non-scorable items may also appear on an examination. These questions will not necessarily be identified as non-scorable.) Each scorable question has only one correct answer. For each session candidates are provided online access to approximately half the questions. A tutorial is provided to help the candidate understand the online process. ABPS also provides a formal comment form on which a candidate can enter comments regarding any question. All comments are read to determine if a question may be flawed. Upon review of the comments and item analysis (statistical data), if an item is considered flawed, it is removed from the scoring of the examination. The passing score on forms of the examinations varies depending upon the expected performance values of the individual questions on the examination. Currently the minimum score for passing, depending upon the form of the examination, ranges from approximately 75% to 82%, with each response to a question being scored correct or not correct, with no penalty for guessing in the calculation of a candidate&rsquo;s final score. Candidates receive score reports indicating their pass/fail status on the examination, whether their total score was within 5%, 10% or beyond 10% of the minimum passing score. Candidates who fail receive a breakdown of their performance by subject content domains and if their performance on each domain met an expected minimum level of performance.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The following table lists the <u>approximate</u> number of items in each domain included on each form of the written examination. Cases for the oral exam are also drawn from these domains and use the same reference materials.</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"90%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\" width=\"50\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				<b>Domain</b></td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				<b>Number of Questions</b></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				1</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Administrative and Legal Aspects, Disaster Medicine, and Emergency Medical Services</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				9</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				2</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Cardiovascular Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				38</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				3</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Dermatologic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				4</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Ear, Nose &amp; Throat</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				18</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				5</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Endocrine, Metabolic, &amp; Nutritional Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				6</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				24</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				7</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Hematologic, Oncologic, and Immunologic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				7</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Infectious Diseases</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				13</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				9</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Nephrologic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				11</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Neurologic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				21</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				11</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Obstetrics and Gynecology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				21</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				12</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Opthalmologic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				13</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Orthopedic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				21</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				14</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pediatric Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				18</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				15</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pharmacology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				16</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Procedures &amp; Skills</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				17</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pulmonary &amp; Respiratory Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				21</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				18</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				19</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Toxicology and Environmental Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				22</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				20</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Traumatic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				44</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				21</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Urogenital Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><b>Emergency Medicine Examination Study References </b> </font><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the <b>written</b> certification or recertification examinations. The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<!--pdf link--><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"right\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/EM%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Study References</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The Oral Examination-Cases, Procedures, and Scoring</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	An oral examination in Emergency Medicine consists of five case studies--two simulated single-patient encounters and one triple-encounter in which the candidate is required to manage three patients simultaneously. The Board&rsquo;s philosophy is that the candidate must address items deemed important in patient history; physical examination; labs and tests; management; diagnosis; disposition; and pathophysiology to successfully manage a case and must <b>successfully manage all</b> the assigned patient simulations in order to pass the examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Cases reflect typical types of cases seen by Emergency physicians, and utilize the same reference materials and domains as used for the written exams. The Examinations Committee developing the cases reflect a range of experience in terms of types of hospitals at which they practice and geographical location in the country. Therefore, the types of cases selected and the expected minimally satisfactory responses by candidates are those that are considered appropriate by the diverse array of members of the Examinations Committee.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	For each case, two examiners (ABPS Diplomates in Emergency Medicine) independently mark evaluation forms composed of items pre-identified by the Examinations Committees, composed of ABPS-certified physicians in Emergency Medicine, as important or applicable to the case. Each case typically requires candidates to address details in each of the following categories: patient history; physical examination; labs and tests; management; diagnosis; disposition; and pathophysiology. Candidates are provided a brief introductory statement regarding a patient&rsquo;s general condition, symptoms, complaints, or reason for coming to the Emergency Department. The candidate is then asked how he or she would like to proceed. Although most cases contain each of the categories, some may not. The pathophysiology area, if applicable to the case, is a question asked of the candidate at the end of the period. Candidates are allowed 15 minutes for each single-case scenario and 30 minutes for the three triple-case scenarios (administered simultaneously). The underlying assumption for the examination is that successful management of each case requires a candidate to identify for him or herself each of these categories and the appropriate items in each category to address.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The examiners also record notes documenting what is said by the candidate. Upon completion of a round of cases, the two examiners and the physician presenting the case review the ratings provided by each examiner. A final joint evaluation form is compiled, with the presenter serving as the arbiter in those situations in which there may be a disagreement in the ratings of the two examiners. Results are compiled for each candidate. Each candidate who potentially may fail the examination, candidates committing a dangerous action on any case, and situations flagged by the examining committee are then reviewed the Board of Emergency Medicine to verify the results or make a judgment regarding credit or deductions that should be made for each candidate&rsquo;s responses.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each of the areas for a case is weighted. The candidate&rsquo;s score on a case is the result of the jointly compiled evaluation (the two examiners and the presenter) with review of the results by the Board. Each case is assigned a threshold (acceptable performance) value prior to the administration, based upon the independent judgments of several Emergency Medicine Diplomates, taking into account the difficulty and complexity of the case. The thresholds typically range from 65% to 75% of the points for a case, although it is possible for the threshold to be higher or lower. Each examinee receives a mixture of easier and more difficult cases among the five he or she is assigned. In order to pass the examination, a candidate must meet all of the following criteria, thereby demonstrating successful management of all the assigned cases:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			The examinee&rsquo;s total score (the sum of the percent scores attained on all five cases) equals or exceeds the sum of the five threshold values.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			The candidate&rsquo;s case scores must equal or exceed the threshold values for at least three of the cases.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			For each case in which the examinee has not attained the threshold value, the candidate must attain a score of at least 85% of the threshold value set for that case.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			If the examinee meets the above three criteria but scores below the threshold value on each of two cases, the score on each of the two cases must be at least 90% of the respective threshold values for the two cases.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	For each case, candidates receive details of their performance. Indicators of performance are provided in the areas of patient history; physical examination; labs and tests; management; diagnosis; disposition; and pathophysiology. An &quot;NA&quot; indicates that the category is not applicable for that case or there is an insufficient number of items in the category to provide information. These indicators are not precise. Candidates are advised to look at patterns in a category across cases. For example, an indicator of less than minimally expected performance in the &quot;physical examination&quot; category in only one case does not indicate that the examinee typically performs less than satisfactorily in this category. If less than minimally satisfactory performance is indicated for the same category in three or more cases, an examinee is well advised to consider this, particularly if he or she will be taking the oral examinations again.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates are also advised whether they performed a dangerous action during the course of managing the case. Dangerous actions are categorized into two levels&mdash;the first being one that is likely to result in untoward outcome that is non-lethal (resulting in a deduction of 12.5 points, based on 100) and the second being an action that is either life-threatening or lethal (resulting in a deduction of 25 points, based on 100). Performing a dangerous action does not result in an automatic failure on a case but does substantially reduce the candidate&rsquo;s total score on the case.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Retaking Examinations</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	A candidate may take the written examination as many as three times to attain a passing score, upon which the physician is eligible to take the oral examination. A candidate may take the oral examination as many as three times in order to pass. Candidates who are successful in passing both the written and oral examinations are then certified and attain Diplomate status within ABPS and AAPS. Candidates who are not successful in passing both examinations within the number of allowable attempts may reapply for certification by completing a new application and meeting all the requirements in effect at the time the new application is submitted.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 14:42:21','2010-03-30 14:42:21',1),(159,81,1,NULL,'','Emergency Medicine Exam Description','emergency-medicine-description','','','Emergency Medicine Examination Description','','','<p>\r\n	<b>When and Where the Examinations are Offered</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), the official certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS), offers computer-based (written) certification examinations for the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM) twice a year and oral examinations once a year.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The examination process in Emergency Medicine requires candidates to pass both a computer-based (written) examination and an oral examination. The computer-based Emergency Medicine examination is offered twice each year at computer-based testing centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The exams are offered once during the Spring (March, April or May) and again during the autumn (September, October or November). ABPS sends written examination results to candidates within 75 days after the examination administration. Candidates who pass are then eligible to take the oral examination during the next available administration. ABPS administers BCEM oral examinations in Tampa, Florida once a year in Spring (March, April or May).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\">Click Here</a> for a full listing of upcoming ABPS Exam Dates.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Examination Day Schedule</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The written examinations begin as the candidate schedules, provided the testing center is open for the appropriate amount of hours. The written exam is administered in two four-hour sessions, with a break between the sessions, but the two sessions must be taken in the same day. Candidates are advised to schedule the exams as early in the day as possible. A typical schedule would be to begin the first session at 8:00 a.m. and conclude no later than noon, take a one hour lunch break, and begin the second session at 1:00 p.m. and conclude no later than 5:00 p.m. Oral examination administrations begin at 8:00 a.m. on their respective days, although each candidate for the oral examinations is scheduled for one two-hour block: 8a.m. &ndash; 10:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. &ndash; 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. &ndash; 4:00 p.m.; or 4:00 p.m. &ndash; 6:00 p.m.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>When Examination Results are Available</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date. Each examination is scored against predetermined standards of acceptable performance, utilizing modified Angoff procedures for establishing minimally acceptable scores.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The Written Examination&mdash;What to Expect</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The written examination consists of approximately 350 multiple-choice questions of four choices. (Experimental or non-scorable items may also appear on an examination. These questions will not necessarily be identified as non-scorable.) Each scorable question has only one correct answer. For each session candidates are provided online access to approximately half the questions. A tutorial is provided to help the candidate understand the online process. ABPS also provides a formal comment form on which a candidate can enter comments regarding any question. All comments are read to determine if a question may be flawed. Upon review of the comments and item analysis (statistical data), if an item is considered flawed, it is removed from the scoring of the examination. The passing score on forms of the examinations varies depending upon the expected performance values of the individual questions on the examination. Currently the minimum score for passing, depending upon the form of the examination, ranges from approximately 75% to 82%, with each response to a question being scored correct or not correct, with no penalty for guessing in the calculation of a candidate&rsquo;s final score. Candidates receive score reports indicating their pass/fail status on the examination, whether their total score was within 5%, 10% or beyond 10% of the minimum passing score. Candidates who fail receive a breakdown of their performance by subject content domains and if their performance on each domain met an expected minimum level of performance.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The following table lists the <u>approximate</u> number of items in each domain included on each form of the written examination. Cases for the oral exam are also drawn from these domains and use the same reference materials.</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"90%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\" width=\"50\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				<b>Domain</b></td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				<b>Number of Questions</b></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				1</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Administrative and Legal Aspects, Disaster Medicine, and Emergency Medical Services</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				9</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				2</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Cardiovascular Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				38</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				3</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Dermatologic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				4</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Ear, Nose &amp; Throat</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				18</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				5</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Endocrine, Metabolic, &amp; Nutritional Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				6</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				24</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				7</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Hematologic, Oncologic, and Immunologic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				7</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Infectious Diseases</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				13</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				9</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Nephrologic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				11</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Neurologic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				21</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				11</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Obstetrics and Gynecology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				21</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				12</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Opthalmologic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				13</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Orthopedic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				21</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				14</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pediatric Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				18</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				15</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pharmacology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				16</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Procedures &amp; Skills</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				17</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pulmonary &amp; Respiratory Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				21</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				18</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				19</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Toxicology and Environmental Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				22</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				20</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Traumatic Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				44</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				21</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Urogenital Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><b>Emergency Medicine Examination Study References </b> </font><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the <b>written</b> certification or recertification examinations. The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<!--pdf link--><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"right\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/EM%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Study References</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The Oral Examination-Cases, Procedures, and Scoring</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	An oral examination in Emergency Medicine consists of five case studies--two simulated single-patient encounters and one triple-encounter in which the candidate is required to manage three patients simultaneously. The Board&rsquo;s philosophy is that the candidate must address items deemed important in patient history; physical examination; labs and tests; management; diagnosis; disposition; and pathophysiology to successfully manage a case and must <b>successfully manage all</b> the assigned patient simulations in order to pass the examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Cases reflect typical types of cases seen by Emergency physicians, and utilize the same reference materials and domains as used for the written exams. The Examinations Committee developing the cases reflect a range of experience in terms of types of hospitals at which they practice and geographical location in the country. Therefore, the types of cases selected and the expected minimally satisfactory responses by candidates are those that are considered appropriate by the diverse array of members of the Examinations Committee.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	For each case, two examiners (ABPS Diplomates in Emergency Medicine) independently mark evaluation forms composed of items pre-identified by the Examinations Committees, composed of ABPS-certified physicians in Emergency Medicine, as important or applicable to the case. Each case typically requires candidates to address details in each of the following categories: patient history; physical examination; labs and tests; management; diagnosis; disposition; and pathophysiology. Candidates are provided a brief introductory statement regarding a patient&rsquo;s general condition, symptoms, complaints, or reason for coming to the Emergency Department. The candidate is then asked how he or she would like to proceed. Although most cases contain each of the categories, some may not. The pathophysiology area, if applicable to the case, is a question asked of the candidate at the end of the period. Candidates are allowed 15 minutes for each single-case scenario and 30 minutes for the three triple-case scenarios (administered simultaneously). The underlying assumption for the examination is that successful management of each case requires a candidate to identify for him or herself each of these categories and the appropriate items in each category to address.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The examiners also record notes documenting what is said by the candidate. Upon completion of a round of cases, the two examiners and the physician presenting the case review the ratings provided by each examiner. A final joint evaluation form is compiled, with the presenter serving as the arbiter in those situations in which there may be a disagreement in the ratings of the two examiners. Results are compiled for each candidate. Each candidate who potentially may fail the examination, candidates committing a dangerous action on any case, and situations flagged by the examining committee are then reviewed the Board of Emergency Medicine to verify the results or make a judgment regarding credit or deductions that should be made for each candidate&rsquo;s responses.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each of the areas for a case is weighted. The candidate&rsquo;s score on a case is the result of the jointly compiled evaluation (the two examiners and the presenter) with review of the results by the Board. Each case is assigned a threshold (acceptable performance) value prior to the administration, based upon the independent judgments of several Emergency Medicine Diplomates, taking into account the difficulty and complexity of the case. The thresholds typically range from 65% to 75% of the points for a case, although it is possible for the threshold to be higher or lower. Each examinee receives a mixture of easier and more difficult cases among the five he or she is assigned. In order to pass the examination, a candidate must meet all of the following criteria, thereby demonstrating successful management of all the assigned cases:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			The examinee&rsquo;s total score (the sum of the percent scores attained on all five cases) equals or exceeds the sum of the five threshold values.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			The candidate&rsquo;s case scores must equal or exceed the threshold values for at least three of the cases.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			For each case in which the examinee has not attained the threshold value, the candidate must attain a score of at least 85% of the threshold value set for that case.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			If the examinee meets the above three criteria but scores below the threshold value on each of two cases, the score on each of the two cases must be at least 90% of the respective threshold values for the two cases.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	For each case, candidates receive details of their performance. Indicators of performance are provided in the areas of patient history; physical examination; labs and tests; management; diagnosis; disposition; and pathophysiology. An &quot;NA&quot; indicates that the category is not applicable for that case or there is an insufficient number of items in the category to provide information. These indicators are not precise. Candidates are advised to look at patterns in a category across cases. For example, an indicator of less than minimally expected performance in the &quot;physical examination&quot; category in only one case does not indicate that the examinee typically performs less than satisfactorily in this category. If less than minimally satisfactory performance is indicated for the same category in three or more cases, an examinee is well advised to consider this, particularly if he or she will be taking the oral examinations again.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates are also advised whether they performed a dangerous action during the course of managing the case. Dangerous actions are categorized into two levels&mdash;the first being one that is likely to result in untoward outcome that is non-lethal (resulting in a deduction of 12.5 points, based on 100) and the second being an action that is either life-threatening or lethal (resulting in a deduction of 25 points, based on 100). Performing a dangerous action does not result in an automatic failure on a case but does substantially reduce the candidate&rsquo;s total score on the case.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Retaking Examinations</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	A candidate may take the written examination as many as three times to attain a passing score, upon which the physician is eligible to take the oral examination. A candidate may take the oral examination as many as three times in order to pass. Candidates who are successful in passing both the written and oral examinations are then certified and attain Diplomate status within ABPS and AAPS. Candidates who are not successful in passing both examinations within the number of allowable attempts may reapply for certification by completing a new application and meeting all the requirements in effect at the time the new application is submitted.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 14:45:27','2010-03-30 14:45:27',1),(160,75,2,NULL,'','Disaster Medicine Application','disaster-medcine-application','','','Disaster Medicine Application','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Please <a href=\"/downloads/ELIGIBILITY%20REQUIREMENTS%20Changes%20beginning%202007-01-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a> for application and eligibility changes, effective January 1, 2007.</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please download Part 1 and Part 2 for the complete application packet for board certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) affiliated Board of Certification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Important notices:</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Do not submit your examination fee at this time, as it will be returned to you. The only fee you need to submit at this time is the appropriate application fee, see <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">fee schedule</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To insure the secure delivery of your application, supporting documents, and receive acknowledgment that it has been delivered to the ABPS, we highly recommend that you send these materials using Receipt Return Requested, or one of the overnight carriers that utilize a tracking system.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please be certain to carefully read the entire Board of Certification Information listed below.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Incomplete Application</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>Submission of an incomplete application may delay the Board&rsquo;s acceptance of your application in time for you to take the exam on the date you desire. </b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>At the end of the application you will find a checklist detailing the items you need to attach to the application in order for your application to be considered complete. Please review the materials you are submitting against this checklist.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>If, after a period of one year from your submission of your application, all of the application materials are not deemed complete and the application has not been approved by the appropriate board of certification, your application will become invalid, thereby requiring you to submit a new application and application fee in order to pursue certification. You must meet the certification requirements in effect at the time the second or subsequent application is received by ABPS.</b></b></p>\r\n<!--pdf link--><h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 1</b>: Board Certification Application</b></b></h3>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/Disaster%20Medicine1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Board Certification Application</font></b></a><br />\r\n				(.pdf, 225 KB)</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!--/pdf link--><p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n<!--print all link -->	</b></b></p>\r\n<h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 2</b>: Board Certification Application Information</b></b></h3>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"16\" src=\"/images/icons/icon-banner-html.gif\" width=\"16\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/files/html/printall.php?sec=disaster_medicine.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download All Board Certification Information</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!--/print all link--><p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<center>\r\n	<b><b><a href=\"http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"Get\r\n Acrobat Reader\" border=\"0\" height=\"31\" src=\"/images/getacro.gif\" width=\"88\" /></a></b></b></center>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact/\">contact us</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>To learn more about <em>American Journal of Disaster Medicine</em>, <a href=\"http://www.disastermedicinejournal.com/\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a> and for AJDM subscription information, <a href=\"/files/pdf/ADJM.pdf\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 14:48:42','2010-03-30 14:48:42',1),(161,76,2,NULL,'','Disaster Medicine Eligibility','disaster-medicine-eligbility','','','Disaster Medicine Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	In order for an applicant to be considered qualified to sit for the American Board of Disaster Medicine (ABODM) written examination, the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>OR</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>OR</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>OR</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>OR</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit documentation of a minimum of <b>25 hours</b> of postgraduate CME hours in Disaster Medicine or a clinically-related field as set forth by the Credentials Committee of the ABODM and approved by the ABODM. Hours must be approved by the AAPS, or AOA, or AMA, or RCPSC. These hours must be in addition to any educational experience applied to requirement VI above. Such CME must be obtained during the two years preceding the submission of an application. An ABPS CME form must be used, to view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	In addition to the 25 CME hours, another <b>50 points</b> of credit must be documented by the applicant from among the following choices:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a Disaster Medicine application form complete with required application-processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Disaster Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine (confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned. In the case of foreign medical schools, an English transcription of the document is also required. Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, its territories, or Canada and submit copies. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a current curriculum vita, which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned, in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Document fulfillment of the following educational criteria:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Disaster Medicine training program which includes completion OSHA 1910.120 Operator Level C (HAZMAT-C) training or equivalent.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Military training program which includes completion of Mission-Oriented Protective Posture Level 4 (MOPP-4) training or equivalent.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Document fulfillment of achievement relative to <b>one</b> of the following (A, B, or C):\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Completion of either an ACGME-accredited PGY-1 program or an AOA-accredited internship; <b>and</b> completion of an ACGME-accredited residency, or an AOA-accredited residency, or a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)-accredited residency.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Applicants who are currently board certified by the ABPS, or AOA, or ABMS, or RCPSC may apply for candidacy. These applicants <b>must</b> meet the following criteria:\r\n				<ol>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Hold current ABPS, or AOA, or ABMS, or RCPSC board certification.</li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Document completion of <b>any one</b> of the following:\r\n						<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n							<li>\r\n								Disaster Medicine fellowship</li>\r\n							<li>\r\n								Hazmat Instructor training</li>\r\n							<li>\r\n								NDLS Instructor training</li>\r\n							<li>\r\n								Instructor tranining for Disaster Medicine Program which includes OSHA 1910.120 Operator Level qualifications or equivalent.</li>\r\n						</ol>\r\n					</li>\r\n				</ol>\r\n			</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Uniformed Services Clause\r\n				<ol>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Completion of U.S. Uniformed Services postgraduate training, including all subsequent service commitments and training as prescribed and defined for career active duty Uniformed Services Medical Officers.</li>\r\n				</ol>\r\n			</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of a minimum of <b>50 hours</b> of postgraduate continuing medical education (CME) in Disaster Medicine or a clinically-related field as set forth by the Credentials Committee of the ABODM and approved by the ABODM. Hours must be approved by the AAPS, or AOA, or AMA, or RCPSC. These hours must be in addition to any educational experience applied to requirement VI above. Such CME must be obtained during the two years preceding the submission of an application. An ABPS CME form must be used, to view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Field Disaster Medicine Deployment\r\n				<ol>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Credit Field Disaster Medicine Deployment Credit will be applied toward the 50-hour requirement according to the following formula:\r\n						<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n							<li>\r\n								8 points credit per deployment day not to exceed 40 points for any single deployment and not to exceed 80 points in any single calendar year.</li>\r\n						</ol>\r\n					</li>\r\n				</ol>\r\n			</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Scholarly Contribution to the American Academy of Disaster Medicine Credit\r\n				<ol>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Scholarly Contribution Credit will be applied toward the 50-hour requirement according to the following formula:\r\n						<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n							<li>\r\n								6 points credit for each 50-minute presentation in Disaster Medicine given at an AAPS or AADM sponsored CME program.</li>\r\n							<li>\r\n								3 points credit for each 30-minute presentation in Disaster Medicine given at an AAPS or AADM sponsored CME program.</li>\r\n							<li>\r\n								8 points credit for each 110-minute workshop given in Disaster Medicine at an AAPS or AADM sponsored CME program.</li>\r\n							<li>\r\n								8 points credit for published chapter in Disaster Medicine in a book or field manual.</li>\r\n							<li>\r\n								5 points credit for each scholarly paper published in Disaster Medicine in an AAPS or AADM sponsored journal, or other peer-reviewed journal.</li>\r\n						</ol>\r\n					</li>\r\n				</ol>\r\n			</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide three letters of recommendation from Diplomates of an ABPS, or ABMS, or AOA, or RCPSC-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be dated within the 12 month period prior to the application submission and must include a telephone number where the person writing the letter may be contacted. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone numbers of the signatory are not acceptable. Applicants should be aware that when providing documentation for the application, the ABODM requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The ABDOM recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All U.S. physicians must do a self-Query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the website www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov for information.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fees. To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\"> click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the ABODM Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook, which is sent to the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS). The ABODM recommends that all applicants retain a copy of all application materials.</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Once the above requirements have been fulfilled, the Credentials Committee will recommend the applicant be admitted to sit for the ABODM Certification Written Examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	A candidate who passes the written examination will then be eligible to take the performance assessment component, which will include patient simulations.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Applicants passing the two examinations and receiving certification, a certificate of board certification issued by this Board shall expire on the 8th anniversary of its effective date.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Recertification requirements will be released and available on May 1, 2006.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To learn more about <em>American Journal of Disaster Medicine</em>, <a href=\"http://www.disastermedicinejournal.com/\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a> and for AJDM subscription information, <a href=\"/files/pdf/ADJM.pdf\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 14:50:10','2010-03-30 14:50:10',1),(162,77,1,NULL,'','Disaster Medicine Description','disaster-medcine-description','','','Disaster Medicine Description','','','<p align=\"left\">\r\n	Each physician taking the CBT and simulation certification examinations demonstrates his or her knowledge and skills in the areas listed below. The CBT component of the examination addresses the topics listed. The simulation component, available to candidates who pass the CBT examination, focuses on application of these topics.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	For more detailed information on a subject, click on the individual title. If you would like to go directly to the full detail information page <a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html\">click here</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The point values of the questions appearing on the two parts of the examination are combined such that the various sub-topics of the overall test have approximate weightings as shown below.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><br />\r\n	<font size=\"4\">Disaster Medicine Classification System</font> </strong></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"90%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"50\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong>Knowledge and Skills</strong></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong>Weighting</strong></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					1</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#SICS\">Incident Command System:</a><br />\r\n				Participates as a member of the disaster team under the structure of the Incident Command System</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				9%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					2</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#P&amp;M\">Preparation and Mitigation:</a><br />\r\n				Participates in planning for disaster preparation and mitigation</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				11%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					3</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#TRIAGE\">Triage:</a><br />\r\n				Performs triage as appropriate in the disaster environment</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				11%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					4</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#PHS\">Public Health and Safety:</a><br />\r\n				Advises on and coordinates aspects of public health and safety throughout the disaster life cycle</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				12%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					5</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#PC\">Psychosocial Considerations:</a><br />\r\n				Provides psychosocial support as appropriate throughout the disaster life cycle</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					6</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#CD\">Support/Assistance:</a><br />\r\n				Works with various groups and organizations (governmental, community, non-governmental, volunteers) to optimize support for disaster planning, response, and recovery</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					7</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#RLEP\">Communication/Documentation:</a><br />\r\n				Maintains necessary communication and documentation</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				6%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					8</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#A&amp;T\">Regulatory/Legal/Ethical Principles:</a><br />\r\n				Complies with regulatory and legal, as well as accepted moral and ethical, principles</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				6%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					9</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#PATH\">Assessment and Treatment:</a><br />\r\n				Assesses and treats injuries resulting from natural/non-natural and incidental/intentional causes in a variety of environments (urban, rural, austere)</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				14%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					10</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#SA\">Pathology</a></td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				4%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					11</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<a href=\"/certification/disaster_medicine/detailed_blueprint_abodm.html#SA\">Decontamination/PPE:</a><br />\r\n				Follows appropriate decontamination principles and procedures</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				9%</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	The questions on each part of the examination are four-choice multiple-choice questions. On part 1, each multiple-choice question has one and only one correct choice. You are asked to select the single correct choice (if only one of the four choices is correct) or the best choice (if more than one choice is potentially possible but one is clearly superior). On part 2, on the other hand, each question has at least one correct choice but there exists the possibility that as many as all four of the choices are correct. You are asked to indicate, for each choice, whether it IS or IS NOT correct.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Part 1 of the Examination.</strong> Your total score on this part of the examination will be the number of questions you answer correctly, with each question having the same weight (1 point per question). There is no penalty for guessing. Therefore, it is to your advantage to answer every question, even if you are unsure of the correct answer. It is recommended that when you are not certain of the correct answer you try to eliminate options that are not correct. This may increase your chances of selecting the correct answer, even if you have not been able to eliminate all the incorrect options.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Part 2 of the Examination.</strong> Your total score on this part of the examination will be the number of CHOICES you answer appropriately. In Part 2, you are required to rank each of the four choices in each question as CORRECT or NOT CORRECT.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Your question will look like a standard multiple choice item.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Potential surge facilities may include which of the following structures?</p>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style: upper-alpha outside none;\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		Shuttered hospitals or closed wards</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Dialysis centers</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Mobile medical facilities (Thursday Hospitals)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		&quot;Hospitals in a box&quot;</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Your answer box will ask you to categorize each answer as CORRECT or INCORRECT.</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"60%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"40\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				CORRECT</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				NOT CORRECT</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				A.</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				B.</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				C.</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				D.</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each question has a maximum score of 4 points. The minimum score for each question is zero. You will receive</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		one point for each correct choice indicated as &quot;correct&quot;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		one point for each incorrect choice indicated as &quot;not correct&quot;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a deduction of three-fourths of a point for each incorrect choice indicated as &quot;correct&quot;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a deduction of three-fourths of a point for each correct choice indicated as &quot;not correct&quot;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		zero points for each option for which you make no selection</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a zero &quot;total score&quot; if the sum of your points equals a zero or a negative value.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	The correct options are: A, C, and D. The only incorrect option is B.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	For the item used in the example, if you were to indicate A as correct, B and D as incorrect, and left option C blank, you would be awarded the following points for the item based on the choices you made:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	A &ndash; Because A is CORRECT, and you indicated CORRECT, you would earn 1 point;<br />\r\n	B &ndash; Because B is NOT CORRECT and you indicated it as NOT CORRECT, you would earn 1 point;<br />\r\n	C &ndash; C is CORRECT, but you did not indicate whether or not the option is correct, you would receive zero points;<br />\r\n	D &ndash; Because D is CORRECT and you indicated it as NOT CORRECT, you would receive a penalty of -0.75.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Therefore, your choices would result in your earning the following total score for this question:<br />\r\n	1 + 1 + 0 + (-0.75) = 1.25.</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"90%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong>Examination Part</strong></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong>Type of Questions</strong></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong>Approximate Number of Questions</strong></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong>Maximum Time Allotted *</strong></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					1</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				Multiple-Choice questions with one correct option. Select one correct or best option.</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					160</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					3 hours</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					2</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				Multiple Choice questions with one to four correct options. Indicate for each option, whether it is CORRECT or NOT CORRECT.</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					50</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					2 hours</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td colspan=\"4\">\r\n				* Time allotment includes the amount of time to complete a short introduction with directions and sample item.</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	Disaster Medicine Examination Study References</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	You may wish to use the study materials to prepare for the written certification or recertification examinations. The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<!--pdf link--><table align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"75%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/DS-Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Study References</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities. <a href=\"/general-policies-medical-board-certification#17\">Click here</a> to see the complete policy for accommodations.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To learn more about <em>American Journal of Disaster Medicine</em>, <a href=\"http://www.disastermedicinejournal.com/\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a> and for AJDM subscription information, <a href=\"/files/pdf/ADJM.pdf\" rel=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 14:52:40','2010-03-30 14:52:40',1),(163,82,0,NULL,'','Emergency Medicine Eligibility','emergency-medicine/eligibility','','','Emergency Medicine Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	Updated September 2008</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Emergency Medicine through the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM), the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed Emergency Medicine application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Emergency Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned. In the case of foreign medical schools, an English transcription of the document is also required. Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of the ECFMG Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be certified on the &quot;Provider&quot; level in the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) program, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) program.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All applicants must have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and deemed acceptable to the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine. Such training must include substantial and identifiable training in Emergency Medicine as determined by the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine and approved by the ABPS.<br />\r\n		The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under one (8a, 8b, or 8c) of the following:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency in Emergency Medicine. (Meeting this requirement also satisfies the residency requirement specified in item 7.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				The applicant must have practiced Emergency Medicine on a full-time basis for five (5) years <strong><u>AND</u></strong> accumulated a minimum of 7,000 hours in the practice of Emergency Medicine <strong><u>AND</u></strong> satisfy either I or II:\r\n				<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\">\r\n					<li>\r\n						Completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited Primary Care or Anesthesiology residency (Meeting this requirement also satisfies the residency requirement specified in item 7.)<br />\r\n						<br />\r\n						<strong><u>OR</u></strong></li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Be certified in a Primary Care specialty or Anesthesiology by an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification (Meeting this requirement does not satisfy the residency requirement specified in item 7.)</li>\r\n				</ol>\r\n			</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Graduate Training Program: Completed either a 12 or 24-month Emergency Medicine graduate training program approved by the BCEM. Physicians completing a 12-month graduate training program must have practiced Emergency Medicine on a full-time basis for an additional 12 months, before or subsequent to completing the graduate training program. (This Graduate Training Program does not constitute a residency program, and <strong><u>does not</u></strong> fulfill the residency requirement specified in item 7.)<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				Currently, the BCEM has approved the following graduate training programs:<br />\r\n				<ul>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Emergency Medicine Fellowship/affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Memphis(<a href=\"http://www.emfellowship.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.emfellowship.com</a>)</li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						University of Tennessee at Jackson(<a href=\"http://www.utmem.edu/utfamjac\" target=\"_blank\">www.utmem.edu/utfamjac</a>)</li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						University of Tennessee at Knoxville(<a href=\"http://gsm.utmck.edu/family_medicine/emergencymed.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">http://gsm.utmck.edu/family_medicine/emergencymed.cfm</a>)</li>\r\n				</ul>\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> For the purpose of defining &quot;full-time&quot; practice, the BCEM requires verification of a minimum of 1,400 hours per 12-month period. Verification of less than 1,400 hours in a 12-month period will not be accepted.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> ACLS, ATLS, and PALS do not have to be current at the time of submitting the application, but must be current and on file 30 days prior to taking the examination.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(a) must include a copy of their completed Emergency Medicine residency certificate.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(b) must include a copy of their completed Primary Care or Anesthesiology residency certificate and/or a copy of their board certificate in a Primary Care specialty or Anesthesiology. (Primary Care specialties include Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and General Surgery.) Applicants are also required to submit independent verification of the years and hours worked in Emergency Medicine, which must be earned in an emergency facility physically attached to a hospital, which operates on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis. The facility must be continuously staffed with a physician (&quot;on-call&quot; hours and hours earned in &quot;walk-in&quot; clinics, or urgent care facilities are <strong><u>not</u></strong> applicable).<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(c) are required to submit independent verification of the completed GTP year(s) and hours worked in Emergency Medicine, which must be earned in an emergency facility physically attached to a hospital, which operates on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis. The facility must be continuously staffed with a physician (&quot;on-call&quot; hours and hours earned in &quot;walk-in&quot; clinics, or urgent care facilities are <strong><u>not</u></strong> applicable).<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Independent verification of hours must be submitted on letterhead stationery (from someone with access to information regarding the physician&#39;s experience) itemized by year and number of hours earned each year. Hours may be presented over a 12-month consecutive period or a calendar year. Contract group, emergency room director, or hospital medical staff administration must complete verification. For a sample verification letter <a href=\"/downloads/AAPS_Sample_Verification_Letter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Applicants must have been working full-time Emergency Medicine for the 12-month period prior to application and must be currently working full-time Emergency Medicine in an emergency facility acceptable to the board. BCEM considers 1,400 hours per year as full-time.<br />\r\n				&nbsp;</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application for certification is received by ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The BCEM requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The BCEM recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant to be included with the other application documents.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify staff privileges by means of a letter from the administrator of each emergency facility at which privileges are held confirming good standing at that facility.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a documented report of a minimum of ten (10) Emergency Medicine cases for which the physician had the lead management role. <a href=\"/downloads/BCEM_Sample_Case_Reports.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download Sample Case reports. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&rsquo;s application for certification is received by ABPS. Case reports shall only include information on the care and services provided by the applicant. At the point where a patient&#39;s care is transferred to another physician or facility, the applicant&#39;s case presentation is complete. The applicant must sign each case. Case reports must be properly compiled (see Case Report Requirements below) and include an index and written verification of accuracy by the facility&#39;s administration. Case reports not presented in accordance with the description provided by the BCEM will be returned. The BCEM recommends that applicants keep a copy of all documents submitted.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> The Board in general looks for cases that show the application of accepted/standard medical practice in the management of the patient, resulting in an excellent outcome. The Board is not looking for controversial or unusual case management, even if the physician can justify his or her actions. One purpose of Board certification is to demonstrate knowledge/application of practices acceptable in Emergency Departments across the United States and Canada.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must do a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the National Practitioner Data Bank at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.</li>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow ABPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fee. To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	The BCEM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS.<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><strong>Case Report Requirements</strong></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit two (2) <strong>separately compiled copies</strong> of ten (10) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double spaced on 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be compiled in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ring binder (no sheet protectors, staples, or paper clips).</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whoever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <strong>notarized and signed</strong>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports should contain the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of Emergency Department Care</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				History</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical examination and results of the Emergency Department work-up, including lab results and imaging studies</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Emergency Department course and final disposition including condition of patient at the time of completion of your care of the patient, as well as final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Each case must include <strong>discussion</strong> of the case, demonstrating to the Credentials Committee what the thought process was in the evaluation of the patient, diagnostic and treatment approach, and indication that the candidate understood the <strong>pathophysiology</strong> of the patient&#39;s problem, and some rationale to explain the patient&#39;s final disposition. This is the most important section of the case report and will be reviewed <strong>closely</strong>.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	The BCEM Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. Board certified practicing Emergency Physicians carefully scrutinize these cases. Every attempt at accuracy and clarity should be made. Please note that <strong>case reports are not copies of dictated Emergency Department summaries from the chart</strong>, but are specifically prepared documents for the application packet. <strong>Case reports not adhering to the above mentioned format will be rejected</strong>.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 14:57:56','2010-03-30 14:57:56',1),(164,83,0,NULL,'','Family Medicine Obstetrics','family-medicine-obstetrics/application','','','Family Medicine Obstetrics Application','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Effective November 1, 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please download Part 1 for the complete application packet for board certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) affiliated Board of Certification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Important Notices:</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Do not submit your examination fee at this time, as it will be returned to you. The only fee you need to submit at this time is the appropriate application fee, see <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">fee schedule</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To insure the secure delivery of your application, supporting documents, and receive acknowledgment that it has been delivered to the ABPS, we highly recommend that you send these materials using Receipt Return Requested, or one of the overnight carriers that utilize a tracking system.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please be certain to carefully read the entire Board of Certification Information listed below.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Incomplete Application</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>Submission of an incomplete application may delay the Board&rsquo;s acceptance of your application in time for you to take the exam on the date you desire. </b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>At the end of the application you will find a checklist detailing the items you need to attach to the application in order for your application to be considered complete. Please review the materials you are submitting against this checklist.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>If, after a period of one year from your submission of your application, all of the application materials are not deemed complete and the application has not been approved by the appropriate board of certification, your application will become invalid, thereby requiring you to submit a new application and application fee in order to pursue certification. You must meet the certification requirements in effect at the time the second or subsequent application is received by ABPS.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><font color=\"red\">Revised January 2009</font></b></b></p>\r\n<!--pdf link--><h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 1</b>: Board Certification Application</b></b></h3>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/Family%20Medicine%20Obstetrics%20R%20%20SM1.pdf\" target=\"%20blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Board Certification Application</font></b></a><br />\r\n				(.pdf, 225 KB)</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!--/pdf link--><p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<center>\r\n	<b><b><a href=\"http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html\" target=\"%20blank\"><img alt=\"Get Acrobat Reader\" border=\"0\" height=\"31\" src=\"/images/getacro.gif\" width=\"88\" /></a></b></b></center>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact/\">contact us</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:01:18','2010-03-30 15:01:18',1),(166,85,0,NULL,'','Family Medicine Obstetrics Eligibility','family-medicine-obstetrics/eligibility','','','Family Medicine Obstetrics Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Effective February 18, 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The process of certification for Family Medicine Obstetrics involves satisfactory completion of a written examination, an oral examination, and demonstration of surgical competency to peer observers.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To begin the initial process of board certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics through the American Board of Family Medicine/Obstetrics (ABFMO), the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed Family Medicine Obstetrics (ABFMO) application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS); be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be active in Family Practice/Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned.&nbsp; In the case of foreign medical schools, an English translation of the document is also required.&nbsp; Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, or its territories, or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify staff privileges by means of an original signed letter from the administrator of each hospital, or facility, at which privileges are held confirming good standing at that facility. The letter(s) must be current, dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be certified on the &quot;Provider&quot; level in the Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) program, and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) program. ALSO and NRP do not have to be current at the time of submitting the application, but must be current and on file 30 days prior to taking the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be board certified in Family Medicine by the ABMS, ABPS or AOA or be eligible to be certified by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC). Other Board Certifications may be considered on an individual basis.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under <b>one</b> of the following:<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association, College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and surgeons (RCPSC) and deemed acceptable to the American Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics. Such training must include identifiable training and experience in Family Medicine Obstetrics as determined by the American Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics and approved by the ABPS.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Osteopathic physicians who have successfully completed an AOA-approved internship, plus an AOA-approved General Medicine residency and have a minimum of two (2) years full-time experience in Family Medicine and 300 hours of CME acceptable to the BCFM. An ABPS CME form must be used, to view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"blank\">click here</a>. (Form is included with the application materials)</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from active Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by the ABPS) and on letterhead stationery. Letters submitted on plain paper, without an address or telephone number of the signatory, are not acceptable. The ABFMO requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The ABFMO recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		In order to sit for the written exam, applicants must also be qualified under <b>one</b> (A or B) of the following:</li>\r\n	A. Clinical Practice Track - This Track Will Be Available Until 2018.\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must be a family physician with care of obstetric patients on an ongoing basis for five (5) years. This care should include the practice of surgical obstetrics. Documentation of training in obstetrics should include a case log listing all obstetrical cases completed in the previous two years. Applicants should demonstrate that their volume of obstetrical medicine is sufficient to maintain competence. The Board may consider applications who have participated in GME programs which include high volume maternity care, including operative obstetrics.\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Applicants should have performed a minimum of 100 vaginal deliveries within the last 5 years.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Applicants should have performed a minimum of 50 cesarean sections within the last 5 years, with a case log that is externally validated by one of the following: Medical Records, Medical Staff Office, Medical Director, Department Chair, or Program Director.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	B. Fellowship Track\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a 12-month, full-time fellowship that is recognized by the ABFMO will be considered eligible to sit for the written exam. The applicant should have completed their fellowship training within the last five years (8/2002). A list of fellowship programs that are currently recognized by the ABFMO is attached <a href=\"/downloads/ABFP%20Fellowship1.pdf\" target=\" \"><b>Click Here</b></a>.. Applicants who have completed a fellowship program that has not been recognized by the ABFMO may ask their program to submit materials for consideration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		For Fellows who have completed a recognized fellowship, the fellowship director must submit an original signed letter of verification attesting to the applicant&rsquo;s satisfactory completion of the program.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The requirements for Fellowship training are outlined in the document &ldquo;Guidelines for Recognition of Fellowship Programs by the ABFMO&rdquo; and include the following minimum numbers of procedures.\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				A minimum of 100 vaginal deliveries.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				A minimum of 50 cesarean sections, with a case log that is externally validated by one of the following: Medical Records, Medical Staff Office, Medical Director, Department Chair, Fellowship Director or Program Director.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Applicants who have completed a fellowship program that has NOT been recognized by the ABFMO will be required to follow the Clinical Practice track for eligibility.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	After successful completion of the written examination, applicants are also required to submit verification of competency in operative obstetrics and complete an oral examination. This portion of the examination will have an additional fee. The process is as follows:<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must submit the names of three active Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification who will observe, or who have observed, the applicant during the care of Obstetrical patients, including at least 5 cesarean sections, and who will be willing to attest to the applicant&rsquo;s surgical skills.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The Board will ask one or more of these physicians to complete and sign a notarized Statement of Evaluation regarding the applicant&rsquo;s level of independence and surgical skill, to view <a href=\"/downloads/FMOB%20Surgical%20Competency%20Verification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Those applicants who successfully complete the attestation process will be eligible to sit for the oral examination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Successful completion of the oral examination satisfies all the requirements for initial board certification.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	All physicians must do a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go the National Practitioner Data Bank at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement form each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees.&nbsp; To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\"> click here</a>.<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The ABFMOB recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all applications documents submitted to the ABPS.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:15:26','2010-03-30 15:15:26',1),(167,86,0,NULL,'','Family Medicine Obstetrics Exam Description','family-medicine-obstetrics/description','','','Family Medicine Obstetrics Description','','','<p>\r\n	<b>When and Where the Examinations are Offered</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), the official certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS), offers computer-based (written) certification examinations for the American Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics (ABFMOB) twice a year and oral examinations once a year.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The examination process in Family Medicine Obstetrics requires candidates to pass both a computer-based (written) examination and an oral examination and to successfully undergo a peer review of surgical techniques. The computer-based Family Medicine Obstetrics examination is offered twice each year at computer-based testing centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The exams are offered once during the Spring (March, April or May) and again during the autumn (September, October or November). ABPS sends written examination results to candidates within 75 days after the examination administration. Candidates who pass the written exam must then undergo a peer review of surgical techniques. The candidate submits the names of three active Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification to observe, or to have observed, the applicant during the care of Obstetrical patients, including at least 5 Cesarean sections, and attest to the applicant&rsquo;s surgical skills. The ABFMOB contacts the evaluators and requests completion of the Surgical Competency Form. Candidates ranked as competent by those evaluators are then eligible to take the oral examination during the next available administration. ABPS administers ABFMOB oral examinations in Tampa, Florida once a year in Spring (March, April or May).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\">Click Here</a> for a full listing of upcoming ABPS Exam Dates.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Examination Day Schedule</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The written examinations begin as the candidate schedules, provided the testing center is open for the appropriate amount of hours. The written exam is administered in one four-hour sessions. Candidates are advised to schedule the exams as early in the day as possible. Oral examination administrations begin at 8:00 a.m. on their respective days, although each candidate for the oral examinations is scheduled for one two-hour block: 8a.m. &ndash; 10:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. &ndash; 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. &ndash; 4:00 p.m.; or 4:00 p.m. &ndash; 6:00 p.m.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>When Examination Results are Available</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date. Each examination is scored against predetermined standards of acceptable performance, utilizing modified Angoff procedures for establishing minimally acceptable scores.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The Written Examination&mdash;What to Expect</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The written examination consists of approximately 200 multiple-choice questions, with four alternative answers for each question. (Experimental or non-scorable items may also appear on an examination. These questions will not necessarily be identified as non-scorable.) Each scorable question has only one correct answer. For each session candidates are provided online access. A tutorial is provided to help the candidate understand the online process. ABPS also provides a formal comment form on which a candidate can enter comments regarding any question. All comments are read to determine if a question may be flawed. Upon review of the comments and item analysis (statistical data), if an item is considered flawed, it is removed from the scoring of the examination. The passing score on forms of the examinations varies depending upon the expected performance values of the individual questions on the examination, with no penalty for guessing in the calculation of a candidate&rsquo;s final score. Candidates receive score reports indicating their pass/fail status on the examination, whether their total score was within 5%, 10% or beyond 10% of the minimum passing score. Candidates who fail receive a breakdown of their performance by subject content domains and if their performance on each domain met an expected minimum level of performance.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The following table lists the <u>approximate</u> number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"90%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\" width=\"50\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				<b>Domain</b></td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				<b>Number of Questions</b></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				1</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pre-Conception</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				2</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Prenatal Care</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				20</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				3</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Medical Complications of Pregnancy (Infectious Disease, Cardiopulmonary, Endocrine, Other)</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				40</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				4</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pregnancy Complications by Trimester</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				5</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Labor</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				36</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				6</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Delivery</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				36</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				7</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Postpartum</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				30</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				8</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Neonatal Care</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				4</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				9</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Legal and Ethical Issues</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				4</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><b>Family Medicine Obstetrics Examination Study References </b> </font><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the <b>written</b> certification or recertification examinations. The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<!--pdf link--><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"right\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/FMOB%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Study References</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The Oral Examination-Cases, Procedures, and Scoring</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	An oral examination in Family Medicine Obstetrics consists of five case studies The Board&rsquo;s philosophy is that the candidate must address items deemed important in patient history; physical examination; labs and tests; management; diagnosis; disposition; and pathophysiology to successfully manage a case and must <b>successfully manage all</b> the assigned patient simulations in order to pass the examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Cases reflect typical types of cases seen by Family Medicine Obstetricians. The Examinations Committee developing the cases reflects a range of experience in terms of types of hospitals at which they practice and geographical location in the country. Therefore, the types of cases selected and the expected minimally satisfactory responses by candidates are those that are considered appropriate by the diverse array of members of the Examinations Committee.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	For each case, two examiners (ABPS Diplomates in Family Medicine Obstetrics) independently mark evaluation forms composed of items pre-identified by the Examinations Committees, composed of ABPS-certified physicians in Family Medicine Obstetrics, as important or applicable to the case. Each case typically requires candidates to address details in each of the following categories: patient history; physical examination; labs and tests; management; diagnosis; disposition; and pathophysiology. Candidates are provided a brief introductory statement regarding a patient&rsquo;s general condition, symptoms, complaints, or reason for coming to the Emergency Department. The candidate is then asked how he or she would like to proceed. Although most cases contain each of the categories, some may not. The pathophysiology area, if applicable to the case, is a question asked of the candidate at the end of the period. Candidates are allowed 15 minutes for each single-case scenario and 30 minutes for the three triple-case scenarios (administered simultaneously). The underlying assumption for the examination is that successful management of each case requires a candidate to identify for him or herself each of these categories and the appropriate items in each category to address.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The examiners also record notes documenting what is said by the candidate. Upon completion of a round of cases, the two examiners and the physician presenting the case review the ratings provided by each examiner. A final joint evaluation form is compiled, with the presenter serving as the arbiter in those situations in which there may be a disagreement in the ratings of the two examiners. Results are compiled for each candidate. Each candidate who potentially may fail the examination, candidates committing a dangerous action on any case, and situations flagged by the examining committee are then reviewed the Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics to verify the results or make a judgment regarding credit or deductions that should be made for each candidate&rsquo;s responses.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each of the areas for a case is weighted. The candidate&rsquo;s score on a case is the result of the jointly compiled evaluation (the two examiners and the presenter) with review of the results by the Board. Each case is assigned a threshold (acceptable performance) value prior to the administration, based upon the independent judgments of several Family Medicine Obstetrics Diplomates, taking into account the difficulty and complexity of the case. The thresholds typically range from 65% to 75% of the points for a case, although it is possible for the threshold to be higher or lower. Each examinee receives a mixture of easier and more difficult cases among the five he or she is assigned. In order to pass the examination, a candidate must meet all of the following criteria, thereby demonstrating successful management of all the assigned cases:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			The examinee&rsquo;s total score (the sum of the percent scores attained on all five cases) equals or exceeds the sum of the five threshold values.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			The candidate&rsquo;s case scores must equal or exceed the threshold values for at least three of the cases.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			For each case in which the examinee has not attained the threshold value, the candidate must attain a score of at least 85% of the threshold value set for that case.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			If the examinee meets the above three criteria but scores below the threshold value on each of two cases, the score on each of the two cases must be at least 90% of the respective threshold values for the two cases.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates are advised whether they performed a dangerous action during the course of managing the case. Dangerous actions are categorized into two levels&mdash;the first being one that is likely to result in untoward outcome that is non-lethal (resulting in a deduction of 12.5 points, based on 100) and the second being an action that is either life-threatening or lethal (resulting in a deduction of 25 points, based on 100). Performing a dangerous action does not result in an automatic failure on a case but does substantially reduce the candidate&rsquo;s total score on the case.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All ABPS examinations are administered only in English. Responses from Candidates to examination questions must be in English for the candidate to be eligible to receive credit towards his or her examination score.c</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Retaking Examinations</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	A candidate may take the written examination as many as three times to attain a passing score, must submit verification of competency (see Eligibility requirements) and is then eligible to take the oral examination. A candidate may take the oral examination as many as three times in order to pass. Candidates who are successful in passing both the written and oral examinations are then certified and attain Diplomate status within ABPS and AAPS. Candidates who are not successful in passing both examinations within the number of allowable attempts may reapply for certification by completing a new application and meeting all the requirements in effect at the time the new application is submitted.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:18:17','2010-03-30 15:18:17',1),(168,87,0,NULL,'','Family Practice','family-practice/application','','','Family Practice Application','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Please <a href=\"/downloads/ELIGIBILITY%20REQUIREMENTS%20Changes%20beginning%202007-01-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a> for application and eligibility changes, effective January 1, 2007.</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please download Part 1 and Part 2 for the complete application packet for board certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) affiliated Board of Certification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Important notices:</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Do not submit your examination fee at this time, as it will be returned to you. The only fee you need to submit at this time is the appropriate application fee, see <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">fee schedule</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To insure the secure delivery of your application, supporting documents, and receive acknowledgment that it has been delivered to the ABPS, we highly recommend that you send these materials using Receipt Return Requested, or one of the overnight carriers that utilize a tracking system.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please be certain to carefully read the entire Board of Certification Information listed below.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Incomplete Application</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>Submission of an incomplete application may delay the Board&rsquo;s acceptance of your application in time for you to take the exam on the date you desire. </b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>At the end of the application you will find a checklist detailing the items you need to attach to the application in order for your application to be considered complete. Please review the materials you are submitting against this checklist.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>If, after a period of one year from your submission of your application, all of the application materials are not deemed complete and the application has not been approved by the appropriate board of certification, your application will become invalid, thereby requiring you to submit a new application and application fee in order to pursue certification. You must meet the certification requirements in effect at the time the second or subsequent application is received by ABPS.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><font color=\"red\">Revised January 2009</font></b></b></p>\r\n<!--pdf link--><h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 1</b>: Board Certification Application</b></b></h3>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/Family%20Practice1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Board Certification Application</font></b></a><br />\r\n				(.pdf, 262 KB)</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!--/pdf link--><p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n<!--print all link -->	</b></b></p>\r\n<h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 2</b>: Board Certification Application Information</b></b></h3>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"16\" src=\"/images/icons/icon-banner-html.gif\" width=\"16\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/files/html/printall.php?sec=family_practice\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download All Board Certification Information</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!--/print all link--><p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<center>\r\n	<b><b><a href=\"http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"Get\r\n Acrobat Reader\" border=\"0\" height=\"31\" src=\"/images/getacro.gif\" width=\"88\" /></a></b></b></center>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact/\">contact us</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:25:33','2010-03-30 15:25:33',1),(169,88,0,NULL,'','Family Practice Eligibility','family-practice/eligibility','','','Family Practice Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Family Practice through the Board of Certification in Family Practice (BCFP), the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed Family Practice application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Family Practice.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned. In the case of foreign medical schools, an English transcription of the document is also required. Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of the ECFMG Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under one of the following:<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Have completed an ACGME accredited or AOA approved residency in Family Practice.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>Osteopathic</b> physicians who have successfully completed an AOA-approved internship, plus an AOA-approved General Practice residency and have a minimum of two (2) years full-time experience in Family Practice and 300 hours of CME acceptable to the BCFP. AAPS CME form must be used, to view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. (Form is included with the application materials.)</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current and on letterhead stationery. Letters submitted on plain paper, without an address or telephone number of the signatory, are not acceptable. The BCFP requires original letters; copies are not acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a documented report of a minimum of ten (10) Family Practice cases for which the physician had the lead management role. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&rsquo;s application for certification is received by ABPS. <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/FP_Sample_Case_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank&quot;\">Click Here</a> to download Sample Case reports.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All U.S. physicians must do a self-Query of the national Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the website www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov for information.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fees. To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the BCFP Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook. The BCFP recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the AAPS. </b></p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<b>Case Report Requirements</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit four (4) <b> separately compiled copies </b>of ten (10) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n		<li>\r\n			For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Date of admission and date of discharge</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Admitting diagnosis</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Final diagnosis</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Complaint</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			History</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Physical and laboratory findings</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Summarization of the important facts regarding the case acts as the most essential part of the case report and must describe the case in such a manner as to convey to the BCFP Credentials Committee the vital facts regarding the diagnosis, care, end results obtained, etc.</li>\r\n	</ol>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be compiled in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of the reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of the validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whoever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <b>notarized and signed</b>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports shall contain the following information:</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Case reports must be carefully prepared as they are subjected to detailed scrutiny. Reports should be accurate, well written, diversified, and properly descriptive. The BCFP Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. <b>If they are not submitted in the format above they will be returned resulting in an incomplete file.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:27:55','2010-03-30 15:27:55',1),(170,89,0,NULL,'','Family Practice Exam Description','family-practice/description','','','Family Practice Examination Description','','','<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" height=\"100%\" width=\"780\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td class=\"main\" height=\"100%\" valign=\"top\" width=\"604\">\r\n				<p align=\"left\">\r\n					An outline of the subject areas covered on the certification examination is included to help candidates prepare for the exam. Candidates should review this outline carefully and focus study on the areas listed. Candidates should be aware that the outline reflects the responses to practice-analysis questionnaires and enables codification of the examination for subsequent analysis of the results. Each question is linked to a specific area of the outline. No question is meant to be obscure or tricky. The percentage of questions in an area conveys the relative importance of each area of the examination. The information in the outline is meant to serve as a study aid only and not as a guarantee of success in taking the certification examination.</p>\r\n				<p>\r\n					&nbsp;</p>\r\n				<p>\r\n					<b><br />\r\n					<font size=\"4\">Family Practice Classification System </font> </b></p>\r\n				<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"75%\">\r\n					<tbody>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td width=\"50\">\r\n								&nbsp;</td>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									<b>Subject Area </b></div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									<b># of Questions on Exam </b></div>\r\n							</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									1</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Allergies/Immunology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								7</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									2</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Alternative Medicine</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								1</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									3</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Cardiovascular Diseases</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								10</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									4</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Dermatology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								9</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									5</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Domestic Violence</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								4</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									6</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Endocrinology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								6</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									7</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Epidemiology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								2</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									8</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Gastroenterology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								8</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									9</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								General Surgery</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								4</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									10</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Geriatrics</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								9</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									11</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Hematology / Oncology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								5</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									12</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Infectious Diseases</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								8</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									13</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Medical &amp; Surgical Emergencies</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								5</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									14</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Neurology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								6</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									15</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Nutrition</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								6</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									16</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Obstetrics / Gynecology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								6</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									17</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Occupational Medicine</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								4</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									18</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Ophthalmology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								4</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									19</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Orthopedics</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								7</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									20</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Otorhinolaryngology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								8</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									21</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Pathology - Tissue &amp; Laboratory Values</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								5</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									22</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Pediatrics</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								9</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									23</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Preventive Medicine</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								8</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									24</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Psychiatry</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								8</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									25</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Public Health</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								3</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									26</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Radiology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								5</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									27</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Renal Diseases</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								5</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									28</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Respiratory Diseases</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								8</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									29</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Rheumatology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								6</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									30</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Signs &amp; Symptoms of Diseases</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								10</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									31</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Sports Medicine</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								6</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									32</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Urology</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								6</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td>\r\n								<div align=\"center\">\r\n									33</div>\r\n							</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								Ethics</td>\r\n							<td align=\"center\">\r\n								2</td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n					</tbody>\r\n				</table>\r\n				<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font size=\"4\"><b>Family Practice Examination Study References </b> </font><br />\r\n					<br />\r\n					You may wish to use the study materials to prepare for the <b>written</b> certification or recertification examinations. The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n				<br />\r\n<!--pdf link-->				<table align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"75%\">\r\n					<tbody>\r\n						<tr>\r\n							<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\">\r\n								<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n							<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n								<a href=\"/downloads/FP%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Study References</font></b></a></td>\r\n						</tr>\r\n					</tbody>\r\n				</table>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\" class=\"left_nav\" valign=\"center\" width=\"176\">\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<a href=\"http://www.aapsga.org/\"><img alt=\"More Online\r\n Resources at the AAPS Web Site.\" border=\"0\" height=\"105\" src=\"/images/abpsga.org/aaps_link.gif\" width=\"106\" /></a></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\" valign=\"center\" width=\"604\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>',0,'2010-03-30 15:30:37','2010-03-30 15:30:37',1),(171,90,0,NULL,'','Geriatric Medicine Description','geriatric-medicine/description','','','Geriatric Medicine Examination Description','','','<p align=\"left\">\r\n	An outline of the subject areas covered on the certification examination is included to help candidates prepare for the exam. Candidates should review this outline carefully and focus study on the areas listed. Candidates should be aware that the outline reflects the responses to practice-analysis questionnaires and enables codification of the examination for subsequent analysis of the results. Each question is linked to a specific area of the outline. No question is meant to be obscure or tricky. The percentage of questions in an area conveys the relative importance of each area of the examination. The information in the outline is meant to serve as a study aid only and not as a guarantee of success in taking the certification examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><br />\r\n	<font size=\"4\">Geriatric Medicine Classification System</font></b></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"75%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"50\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<b>Subject Area</b></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					<b># of Questions on Exam</b></div>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					1</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Aging/Immunology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				4</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					2</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Cardiovascular</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				26</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					3</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Dermatology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				9</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					4</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Endocrines</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				13</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					5</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				ENT</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				7</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					6</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Eye</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				10</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					7</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Gastroenterology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				26</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					8</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Genitourinary</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				12</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					9</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Geriatric Hematology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				6</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					10</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Geriatric Oncology</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				3</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					11</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Infectious Diseases</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				11</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					12</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Laboratory Studies &amp; Radiological Imaging</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				3</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					13</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Long Term Care</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				9</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					14</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Musculoskeletal Disorders</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				14</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					15</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Neuropsychiatry</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				32</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					16</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pulmonary</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				15</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><b>Geriatric Medicine Examination Study References </b> </font><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	You may wish to use the study materials to prepare for the <b>written</b> certification or recertification examinations. The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n<!--pdf link--></p>\r\n<table align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"75%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"right\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/GM%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Study References</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>',0,'2010-03-30 15:34:13','2010-03-30 15:34:13',1),(172,48,1,NULL,'','Anesthesiology Recertification Exam Schedule','anesthesiology-recertification-exam-schedule','','',' Recertification Exam Schedule','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised January 2009</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All ABPS recertification exams are offered in a computer-based multiple choice format in test centers across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The computer based format allows the candidate great flexibility in examination scheduling and, in most cases, eliminates the need for long distance travel.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The computer-based examination window usually spans four weeks, and the candidate can schedule on any day during that time that his/her chosen test center is open, and at any time during the day, so long as he/she allows enough time to complete the exam. Most test centers are open Monday through Friday only, a few are open on weekends as well.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Once a candidate is approved to sit for the examination, and the examination fee is paid, ABPS will send the candidate a password and directions for registering for the examination on the date and at the test center of his/her choice.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	PLEASE NOTE</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submission of an incomplete application may delay the Board&rsquo;s acceptance of your application in time for you to take the exam on the date you desire.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	At the end of the application you will find a checklist detailing the items you need to attach to the application in order for your application to be considered complete. Please review the materials you are submitting against this checklist.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	If, after a period of one year from your submission of your application, all of the application materials are not deemed complete and the application has not been approved by the appropriate board of certification, your application will become invalid, thereby requiring you to submit a new application and application fee in order to pursue certification. You must meet the certification requirements in effect at the time the second or subsequent application is received by ABPS.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"50%\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td colspan=\"2\">\r\n				<br />\r\n				&nbsp;<br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<u>Due Date for Completion of File:</u><br />\r\n				December 1, 2009<br />\r\n				May 1, 2010<br />\r\n				December 1, 2010<br />\r\n				May 1, 2011<br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<u>For CBT Exam In:</u><br />\r\n				May 2010<br />\r\n				September 2010<br />\r\n				May 2011<br />\r\n				September 2011</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:37:08','2010-03-30 15:37:08',1),(173,91,0,NULL,'','Geriatric Medicine Application','geriatric-medicine/application','','','Geriatric  Medicine Application','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Please <a href=\"/downloads/ELIGIBILITY%20REQUIREMENTS%20Changes%20beginning%202007-01-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a> for application and eligibility changes, effective January 1, 2007.</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please download Part 1 and Part 2 for the complete application packet for board certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) affiliated Board of Certification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Important notices:</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Do not submit your examination fee at this time, as it will be returned to you. The only fee you need to submit at this time is the appropriate application fee, see <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">fee schedule</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To insure the secure delivery of your application, supporting documents, and receive acknowledgment that it has been delivered to the ABPS, we highly recommend that you send these materials using Receipt Return Requested, or one of the overnight carriers that utilize a tracking system.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please be certain to carefully read the entire Board of Certification Information listed below.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Incomplete Application</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>Submission of an incomplete application may delay the Board&rsquo;s acceptance of your application in time for you to take the exam on the date you desire. </b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>At the end of the application you will find a checklist detailing the items you need to attach to the application in order for your application to be considered complete. Please review the materials you are submitting against this checklist.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>If, after a period of one year from your submission of your application, all of the application materials are not deemed complete and the application has not been approved by the appropriate board of certification, your application will become invalid, thereby requiring you to submit a new application and application fee in order to pursue certification. You must meet the certification requirements in effect at the time the second or subsequent application is received by ABPS.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><font color=\"red\">Revised January 2009</font></b></b></p>\r\n<!--pdf link--><h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 1</b>: Board Certification Application</b></b></h3>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/Geriatric%20Medicine1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Board Certification Application</font></b></a><br />\r\n				(.pdf, 262 KB)</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!--/pdf link--><p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n<!--print all link -->	</b></b></p>\r\n<h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 2</b>: Board Certification Application Information</b></b></h3>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"16\" src=\"/images/icons/icon-banner-html.gif\" width=\"16\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/files/html/printall.php?sec=geriatric\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download All Board Certification Information</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!--/print all link--><p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<center>\r\n	<b><b><a href=\"http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"Get\r\n Acrobat Reader\" border=\"0\" height=\"31\" src=\"/images/getacro.gif\" width=\"88\" /></a></b></b></center>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact/\">contact us</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:37:12','2010-03-30 15:37:12',1),(174,92,0,NULL,'','Geriatric Medicine Eligibility','geriatric-medicine/eligibility','','','Geriatric Medicine Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Geriatric Medicine through the Board of Certification in Geriatric Medicine (BCGM), the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a Geriatric Medicine application form complete with required application processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Geriatric Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned.&nbsp; In the case of foreign medical schools, an English translation of the document is also required.&nbsp; Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their ECFMG Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All applicants (effective January 1, 2002) must have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association and deemed acceptable to the Board of Certification in Geriatric Medicine. Such training must include substantial and identifiable training in Geriatric Medicine as determined by the Board of Certification in Geriatric Medicine and approved by the ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under <b>one</b> of the following:<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Current Board Certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Have completed an approved ACGME or an AOA residency in Geriatric Medicine.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Have completed a fellowship program, or be an instructor in Geriatric Medicine.&nbsp; The BCGM Credentials Committee will consider physicians applying under this option on a case-by-case basis.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide verification that 50% of practice is comprised of Geriatric patients.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from Diplomates of a nationally- recognized board, either allopathic or osteopathic. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by the ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a letter from the hospital administrator regarding Staff Privileges.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a documented report of a minimum of six (6) geriatric medicine cases for which the physician had the lead management role.Case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&#39;s application for certification is received by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All U.S. physicians must do a self-Query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the website www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov for information.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fees.&nbsp; To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\"> click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the BCGM Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook.&nbsp; The BCGM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS. </b></p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Case Report Requirements</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit four (4) <b>separately compiled copies</b> of six (6) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of the reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of the validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whoever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <b> notarized and signed</b>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports shall contain the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of admission and date of discharge</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Admitting diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				History</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical and laboratory findings</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Summarization of the important facts regarding the case acts as the most essential part of the case report and must describe the case in such a manner as to convey to the BCGM Credentials Committee the vital facts regarding the diagnosis, care, end results obtained, etc.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Case reports must be carefully prepared as they are subjected to detailed scrutiny.&nbsp; Reports should be accurate, well written, diversified, and properly descriptive.&nbsp; The BCGM Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. <b> If they are not submitted in the format described above, they will be returned to the applicant, resulting in an incomplete file.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:40:08','2010-03-30 15:40:08',1),(176,94,0,NULL,'','Hospital Medicine Welcome letter','hospital-medicine/letter','','','Hospital Medicine Welcome Letter','','','<p>\r\n	Hospitalists Welcome Letter</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:47:26','2010-03-30 15:47:26',1),(177,95,0,NULL,'','Hospital Medicine Application','hospital-medicine/application','','','Hospital Medicine Application','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Effective November 1, 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please download Part 1 for the complete application packet for board certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) affiliated Board of Certification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Important Notices:</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Do not submit your examination fee at this time, as it will be returned to you. The only fee you need to submit at this time is the appropriate application fee, see <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">fee schedule</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To insure the secure delivery of your application, supporting documents, and receive acknowledgment that it has been delivered to the ABPS, we highly recommend that you send these materials using Receipt Return Requested, or one of the overnight carriers that utilize a tracking system.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Please be certain to carefully read the entire Board of Certification Information listed below.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Incomplete Application</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>Submission of an incomplete application may delay the Board&rsquo;s acceptance of your application in time for you to take the exam on the date you desire. </b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>At the end of the application you will find a checklist detailing the items you need to attach to the application in order for your application to be considered complete. Please review the materials you are submitting against this checklist.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>If, after a period of one year from your submission of your application, all of the application materials are not deemed complete and the application has not been approved by the appropriate board of certification, your application will become invalid, thereby requiring you to submit a new application and application fee in order to pursue certification. You must meet the certification requirements in effect at the time the second or subsequent application is received by ABPS.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><font color=\"red\">Revised January 2009</font></b></b></p>\r\n<!--pdf link--><h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 1</b>: Board Certification Application</b></b></h3>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/downloads/Hospital%20Medicine1.pdf\" target=\"%20blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download Board Certification Application</font></b></a><br />\r\n				(.pdf, 225 KB)</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!--/pdf link--><p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<center>\r\n	<b><b><a href=\"http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html\" target=\"%20blank\"><img alt=\"Get Acrobat Reader\" border=\"0\" height=\"31\" src=\"/images/getacro.gif\" width=\"88\" /></a></b></b></center>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact/\">contact us</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:49:56','2010-03-30 15:49:56',1),(178,96,0,NULL,'','Hospital Medicine Eligibility','hospital-medicine/eligibility','','','Hospital Medicine Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Effective November 1, 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Hospital Medicine through the American Board of Hospital Medicine, the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS accepts all letters of recommendation accepted by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC),or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS accepts all letters of recommendation approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a Hospital Medicine application form complete with required application processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS); be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Hospital Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned.&nbsp; In the case of foreign medical schools, an English translation of the document is also required.&nbsp; Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify active staff privileges by means of an originally signed letter (letter shall include a detailed list of active privileges and the period of service) from one Chief of Department of the following:<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief of Department</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief of Staff</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chair of Credentialing Committee</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All applicants must have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association, or the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC) and deemed acceptable to the American Board of Hospital Medicine. Such training must include substantial and identifiable training in Hospital Medicine as determined by the American Board of Hospital Medicine and approved by the ABPS. The ABHM Credential Committee will also consider physicians applying with other credentials so long as:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				The candidate provides documented reasons for why he/she merits special consideration, as long as the candidate meets or exceeds existing approved guidelines.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				The candidate&#39;s credentials include substantial and identifiable training and experience in Hospital Medicine as judged satisfactory by the American Board of Hospital Medicine and approved by the ABPS as further outlined in Item 8.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, or its territories, and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under <b>one (1)</b> of the following:<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS accepts all residencies accepted by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC),or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Current Board Certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine by ABMS, ABPS, AOA.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Eligible to be certified by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC).</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Other Board Certifications may be considered on an individual basis.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Have completed an approved ACGME, AOA, the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC) residency in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Have completed an ABHM approved fellowship program, or be an instructor in Hospital Medicine. The ABHM Credentials Committee will consider physicians applying under this option on a case-by-case basis.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Canadian graduates who are eligible to sit for College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC) exams, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RSPSC) exams.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide verification of having admitted and managed a minimum of 50 patients in the last twelve (12) consecutive months and verification that 50% of practice is comprised of hospital medicine patient care.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) original letters of recommendation from Diplomates of a nationally- recognized board (USA and Canada), either allopathic or osteopathic. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The ABHM requires original letters; copies not acceptable. The ABHM recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a documented report of a minimum of six (6) hospital medicine cases for which the physician had the lead management role. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&#39;s application for certification is received by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must complete a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go the National Practitioner Data Bank website at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow ABPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The physician must be ACLS Certified at the time of application and submit copy of current card.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fees.&nbsp; To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\"> click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the ABHM Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook.&nbsp; The ABHM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS. </b></p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Case Report Requirements</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit four (4) <b>separately compiled copies</b> of six (6) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of the reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of the validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whomever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <b> notarized and signed</b>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports shall contain all of the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of admission and date of discharge</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Admitting diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				History</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical and laboratory findings</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Summarizations of the important facts regarding the case acts as the most essential part of the case report and must describe the case in such a manner as to convey to the ABHM Credentials Committee the vital facts regarding the diagnosis, care, end results obtained, etc.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Case reports must be carefully prepared as they are subjected to detailed scrutiny.&nbsp; Reports should be accurate, well-written, diversified, and properly descriptive.&nbsp; The ABHM Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. <b> If they are not submitted in the format described above, they will be returned to the applicant, resulting in an incomplete file.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:52:39','2010-03-30 15:52:39',1),(180,92,1,NULL,'','Geriatric Medicine Eligibility','geriatric-medicine/eligibility','','','Geriatric Medicine Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\"><font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font color=\"black\">To be eligible for certification in Geriatric Medicine through the Board of Certification in Geriatric Medicine (BCGM), the applicant must:</font></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font color=\"black\">Submit a Geriatric Medicine application form complete with required application processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</font></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Geriatric Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned.&nbsp; In the case of foreign medical schools, an English translation of the document is also required.&nbsp; Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their ECFMG Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All applicants (effective January 1, 2002) must have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association and deemed acceptable to the Board of Certification in Geriatric Medicine. Such training must include substantial and identifiable training in Geriatric Medicine as determined by the Board of Certification in Geriatric Medicine and approved by the ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under <b>one</b> of the following:\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Have completed a fellowship program, or be an instructor in Geriatric Medicine.&nbsp; The BCGM Credentials Committee will consider physicians applying under this option on a case-by-case basis.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Provide verification that 50% of practice is comprised of Geriatric patients.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from Diplomates of a nationally- recognized board, either allopathic or osteopathic. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by the ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit a letter from the hospital administrator regarding Staff Privileges.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit a documented report of a minimum of six (6) geriatric medicine cases for which the physician had the lead management role.Case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&#39;s application for certification is received by ABPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All U.S. physicians must do a self-Query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the website www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov for information.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees.&nbsp; To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the BCGM Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook.&nbsp; The BCGM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS. </b></p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Case Report Requirements</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit four (4) <b>separately compiled copies</b> of six (6) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of the reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of the validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whoever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <b>notarized and signed</b>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports shall contain the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of admission and date of discharge</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Admitting diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				History</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical and laboratory findings</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Summarization of the important facts regarding the case acts as the most essential part of the case report and must describe the case in such a manner as to convey to the BCGM Credentials Committee the vital facts regarding the diagnosis, care, end results obtained, etc.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Case reports must be carefully prepared as they are subjected to detailed scrutiny.&nbsp; Reports should be accurate, well written, diversified, and properly descriptive.&nbsp; The BCGM Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. <b>If they are not submitted in the format described above, they will be returned to the applicant, resulting in an incomplete file</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 15:55:52','2010-03-30 15:55:52',1),(181,78,1,NULL,'','Diagnostic Radiology Elibility','diagnostic-radiology-eligibility','','','Diagnostic Radiology Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\"><font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font color=\"black\">To be eligible for certification in Diagnostic Radiology through the Board of Certification in Radiology (BCR), the applicant must:</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from physicians in the candidate&#39;s community or specialty. Letters of recommendation must be current and on letterhead stationary which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The BCR requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The BCR recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All U.S. physicians must do a self-Query of the national Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the website www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov for information.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees. To view fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the BCR Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook. <b>The BCR recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS.</b></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a Diagnostic Radiology application with required application-processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Diagnostic Radiology. (AAPS)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned. In the case of foreign medical schools, an English transcription of the documents is also required. Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of the ECFMG Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Have completed an ACGME-accredited PGY-1 program or an AOA-accredited internship <b>and</b> have completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency in Diagnostic Radiology.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from physicians in the candidate&#39;s community or specialty. Letters of recommendation must be current and on letterhead stationary which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The BCR requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The BCR recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All U.S. physicians must do a self-Query of the national Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the website www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov for information.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fees. To view fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the BCR Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook. <b>The BCR recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 16:02:20','2010-03-30 16:02:20',1),(182,82,1,NULL,'','Emergency Medicine Eligibility','emergency-medicine/eligibility','','','Emergency Medicine Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	Updated September 2008</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Emergency Medicine through the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM), the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	Submit a documented report of a minimum of ten (10) Emergency Medicine cases for which the physician had the lead management role. <a href=\"/downloads/BCEM_Sample_Case_Reports.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download Sample Case reports. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&rsquo;s application for certification is received by ABPS. Case reports shall only include information on the care and services provided by the applicant. At the point where a patient&#39;s care is transferred to another physician or facility, the applicant&#39;s case presentation is complete. The applicant must sign each case. Case reports must be properly compiled (see Case Report Requirements below) and include an index and written verification of accuracy by the facility&#39;s administration. Case reports not presented in accordance with the description provided by the BCEM will be returned. The BCEM recommends that applicants keep a copy of all documents submitted.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> The Board in general looks for cases that show the application of accepted/standard medical practice in the management of the patient, resulting in an excellent outcome. The Board is not looking for controversial or unusual case management, even if the physician can justify his or her actions. One purpose of Board certification is to demonstrate knowledge/application of practices acceptable in Emergency Departments across the United States and Canada.<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed Emergency Medicine application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Emergency Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned. In the case of foreign medical schools, an English transcription of the document is also required. Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of the ECFMG Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be certified on the &quot;Provider&quot; level in the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) program, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) program.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All applicants must have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and deemed acceptable to the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine. Such training must include substantial and identifiable training in Emergency Medicine as determined by the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine and approved by the ABPS.<br />\r\n		The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under one (8a, 8b, or 8c) of the following:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency in Emergency Medicine. (Meeting this requirement also satisfies the residency requirement specified in item 7.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				The applicant must have practiced Emergency Medicine on a full-time basis for five (5) years <strong><u>AND</u></strong> accumulated a minimum of 7,000 hours in the practice of Emergency Medicine <strong><u>AND</u></strong> satisfy either I or II:\r\n				<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman\">\r\n					<li>\r\n						Completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited Primary Care or Anesthesiology residency (Meeting this requirement also satisfies the residency requirement specified in item 7.)<br />\r\n						<br />\r\n						<strong><u>OR</u></strong></li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Be certified in a Primary Care specialty or Anesthesiology by an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification (Meeting this requirement does not satisfy the residency requirement specified in item 7.)</li>\r\n				</ol>\r\n			</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Graduate Training Program: Completed either a 12 or 24-month Emergency Medicine graduate training program approved by the BCEM. Physicians completing a 12-month graduate training program must have practiced Emergency Medicine on a full-time basis for an additional 12 months, before or subsequent to completing the graduate training program. (This Graduate Training Program does not constitute a residency program, and <strong><u>does not</u></strong> fulfill the residency requirement specified in item 7.)<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				Currently, the BCEM has approved the following graduate training programs:<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<ul>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Emergency Medicine Fellowship/affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Memphis(<a href=\"http://www.emfellowship.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.emfellowship.com</a>)</li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						University of Tennessee at Jackson(<a href=\"http://www.utmem.edu/utfamjac\" target=\"_blank\">www.utmem.edu/utfamjac</a>)</li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						University of Tennessee at Knoxville(<a href=\" http://gsm.utmck.edu/family_medicine/emergencymed.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">http://gsm.utmck.edu/family_medicine/emergencymed.cfm</a>)</li>\r\n				</ul>\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> For the purpose of defining &quot;full-time&quot; practice, the BCEM requires verification of a minimum of 1,400 hours per 12-month period. Verification of less than 1,400 hours in a 12-month period will not be accepted.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> ACLS, ATLS, and PALS do not have to be current at the time of submitting the application, but must be current and on file 30 days prior to taking the examination.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(a) must include a copy of their completed Emergency Medicine residency certificate.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(b) must include a copy of their completed Primary Care or Anesthesiology residency certificate and/or a copy of their board certificate in a Primary Care specialty or Anesthesiology. (Primary Care specialties include Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and General Surgery.) Applicants are also required to submit independent verification of the years and hours worked in Emergency Medicine, which must be earned in an emergency facility physically attached to a hospital, which operates on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis. The facility must be continuously staffed with a physician (&quot;on-call&quot; hours and hours earned in &quot;walk-in&quot; clinics, or urgent care facilities are <strong><u>not</u></strong> applicable).<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(c) are required to submit independent verification of the completed GTP year(s) and hours worked in Emergency Medicine, which must be earned in an emergency facility physically attached to a hospital, which operates on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis. The facility must be continuously staffed with a physician (&quot;on-call&quot; hours and hours earned in &quot;walk-in&quot; clinics, or urgent care facilities are <strong><u>not</u></strong> applicable).<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Independent verification of hours must be submitted on letterhead stationery (from someone with access to information regarding the physician&#39;s experience) itemized by year and number of hours earned each year. Hours may be presented over a 12-month consecutive period or a calendar year. Contract group, emergency room director, or hospital medical staff administration must complete verification. For a sample verification letter <a href=\"/downloads/AAPS_Sample_Verification_Letter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Applicants must have been working full-time Emergency Medicine for the 12-month period prior to application and must be currently working full-time Emergency Medicine in an emergency facility acceptable to the board. BCEM considers 1,400 hours per year as full-time.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application for certification is received by ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The BCEM requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The BCEM recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant to be included with the other application documents.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify staff privileges by means of a letter from the administrator of each emergency facility at which privileges are held confirming good standing at that facility.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must do a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the National Practitioner Data Bank at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.</li>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow ABPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fee. To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	The BCEM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><strong>Case Report Requirements</strong></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit two (2) <strong>separately compiled copies</strong> of ten (10) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double spaced on 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be compiled in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ring binder (no sheet protectors, staples, or paper clips).</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whoever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <strong>notarized and signed</strong>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports should contain the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of Emergency Department Care</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				History</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical examination and results of the Emergency Department work-up, including lab results and imaging studies</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Emergency Department course and final disposition including condition of patient at the time of completion of your care of the patient, as well as final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Each case must include <strong>discussion</strong> of the case, demonstrating to the Credentials Committee what the thought process was in the evaluation of the patient, diagnostic and treatment approach, and indication that the candidate understood the <strong>pathophysiology</strong> of the patient&#39;s problem, and some rationale to explain the patient&#39;s final disposition. This is the most important section of the case report and will be reviewed <strong>closely</strong>.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	The BCEM Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. Board certified practicing Emergency Physicians carefully scrutinize these cases. Every attempt at accuracy and clarity should be made. Please note that <strong>case reports are not copies of dictated Emergency Department summaries from the chart</strong>, but are specifically prepared documents for the application packet. <strong>Case reports not adhering to the above mentioned format will be rejected</strong>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed Emergency Medicine application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Emergency Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned. In the case of foreign medical schools, an English transcription of the document is also required. Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of the ECFMG Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be certified on the &quot;Provider&quot; level in the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) program, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) program.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All applicants must have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and deemed acceptable to the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine. Such training must include substantial and identifiable training in Emergency Medicine as determined by the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine and approved by the ABPS.<br />\r\n		The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under one (8a, 8b, or 8c) of the following:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency in Emergency Medicine. (Meeting this requirement also satisfies the residency requirement specified in item 7.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				The applicant must have practiced Emergency Medicine on a full-time basis for five (5) years <strong><u>AND</u></strong> accumulated a minimum of 7,000 hours in the practice of Emergency Medicine <strong><u>AND</u></strong> satisfy either I or II:\r\n				<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman\">\r\n					<li>\r\n						Completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited Primary Care or Anesthesiology residency (Meeting this requirement also satisfies the residency requirement specified in item 7.)<br />\r\n						<br />\r\n						<strong><u>OR</u></strong></li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Be certified in a Primary Care specialty or Anesthesiology by an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification (Meeting this requirement does not satisfy the residency requirement specified in item 7.)</li>\r\n				</ol>\r\n			</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Graduate Training Program: Completed either a 12 or 24-month Emergency Medicine graduate training program approved by the BCEM. Physicians completing a 12-month graduate training program must have practiced Emergency Medicine on a full-time basis for an additional 12 months, before or subsequent to completing the graduate training program. (This Graduate Training Program does not constitute a residency program, and <strong><u>does not</u></strong> fulfill the residency requirement specified in item 7.)<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				Currently, the BCEM has approved the following graduate training programs:\r\n				<ul>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Emergency Medicine Fellowship/affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Memphis(<a href=\"http://www.emfellowship.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.emfellowship.com</a>)</li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						University of Tennessee at Jackson(<a href=\"http://www.utmem.edu/utfamjac\" target=\"_blank\">www.utmem.edu/utfamjac</a>)</li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						University of Tennessee at Knoxville(<a href=\"http://gsm.utmck.edu/family_medicine/emergencymed.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">http://gsm.utmck.edu/family_medicine/emergencymed.cfm</a>)</li>\r\n				</ul>\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> For the purpose of defining &quot;full-time&quot; practice, the BCEM requires verification of a minimum of 1,400 hours per 12-month period. Verification of less than 1,400 hours in a 12-month period will not be accepted.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> ACLS, ATLS, and PALS do not have to be current at the time of submitting the application, but must be current and on file 30 days prior to taking the examination.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(a) must include a copy of their completed Emergency Medicine residency certificate.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(b) must include a copy of their completed Primary Care or Anesthesiology residency certificate and/or a copy of their board certificate in a Primary Care specialty or Anesthesiology. (Primary Care specialties include Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and General Surgery.) Applicants are also required to submit independent verification of the years and hours worked in Emergency Medicine, which must be earned in an emergency facility physically attached to a hospital, which operates on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis. The facility must be continuously staffed with a physician (&quot;on-call&quot; hours and hours earned in &quot;walk-in&quot; clinics, or urgent care facilities are <strong><u>not</u></strong> applicable).<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(c) are required to submit independent verification of the completed GTP year(s) and hours worked in Emergency Medicine, which must be earned in an emergency facility physically attached to a hospital, which operates on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis. The facility must be continuously staffed with a physician (&quot;on-call&quot; hours and hours earned in &quot;walk-in&quot; clinics, or urgent care facilities are <strong><u>not</u></strong> applicable).<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Independent verification of hours must be submitted on letterhead stationery (from someone with access to information regarding the physician&#39;s experience) itemized by year and number of hours earned each year. Hours may be presented over a 12-month consecutive period or a calendar year. Contract group, emergency room director, or hospital medical staff administration must complete verification. For a sample verification letter <a href=\"/downloads/AAPS_Sample_Verification_Letter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Applicants must have been working full-time Emergency Medicine for the 12-month period prior to application and must be currently working full-time Emergency Medicine in an emergency facility acceptable to the board. BCEM considers 1,400 hours per year as full-time.<br />\r\n				&nbsp;</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application for certification is received by ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The BCEM requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The BCEM recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant to be included with the other application documents.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify staff privileges by means of a letter from the administrator of each emergency facility at which privileges are held confirming good standing at that facility.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a documented report of a minimum of ten (10) Emergency Medicine cases for which the physician had the lead management role. <a href=\"/downloads/BCEM_Sample_Case_Reports.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download Sample Case reports. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&rsquo;s application for certification is received by ABPS. Case reports shall only include information on the care and services provided by the applicant. At the point where a patient&#39;s care is transferred to another physician or facility, the applicant&#39;s case presentation is complete. The applicant must sign each case. Case reports must be properly compiled (see Case Report Requirements below) and include an index and written verification of accuracy by the facility&#39;s administration. Case reports not presented in accordance with the description provided by the BCEM will be returned. The BCEM recommends that applicants keep a copy of all documents submitted.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> The Board in general looks for cases that show the application of accepted/standard medical practice in the management of the patient, resulting in an excellent outcome. The Board is not looking for controversial or unusual case management, even if the physician can justify his or her actions. One purpose of Board certification is to demonstrate knowledge/application of practices acceptable in Emergency Departments across the United States and Canada.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must do a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the National Practitioner Data Bank at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.</li>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow ABPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fee. To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	The BCEM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS.<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><strong>Case Report Requirements</strong></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit two (2) <strong>separately compiled copies</strong> of ten (10) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double spaced on 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be compiled in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ring binder (no sheet protectors, staples, or paper clips).</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whoever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <strong>notarized and signed</strong>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports should contain the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of Emergency Department Care</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				History</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical examination and results of the Emergency Department work-up, including lab results and imaging studies</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Emergency Department course and final disposition including condition of patient at the time of completion of your care of the patient, as well as final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Each case must include <strong>discussion</strong> of the case, demonstrating to the Credentials Committee what the thought process was in the evaluation of the patient, diagnostic and treatment approach, and indication that the candidate understood the <strong>pathophysiology</strong> of the patient&#39;s problem, and some rationale to explain the patient&#39;s final disposition. This is the most important section of the case report and will be reviewed <strong>closely</strong>.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	The BCEM Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. Board certified practicing Emergency Physicians carefully scrutinize these cases. Every attempt at accuracy and clarity should be made. Please note that <strong>case reports are not copies of dictated Emergency Department summaries from the chart</strong>, but are specifically prepared documents for the application packet. <strong>Case reports not adhering to the above mentioned format will be rejected</strong>.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 16:05:32','2010-03-30 16:05:32',1),(183,82,2,NULL,'','Emergency Medicine Eligibility','emergency-medicine/eligibility','','','Emergency Medicine Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	Updated September 2008</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Emergency Medicine through the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM), the applicant must:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed Emergency Medicine application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Emergency Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned. In the case of foreign medical schools, an English transcription of the document is also required. Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of the ECFMG Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be certified on the &quot;Provider&quot; level in the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) program, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) program.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All applicants must have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and deemed acceptable to the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine. Such training must include substantial and identifiable training in Emergency Medicine as determined by the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine and approved by the ABPS.<br />\r\n		The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under one (8a, 8b, or 8c) of the following:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency in Emergency Medicine. (Meeting this requirement also satisfies the residency requirement specified in item 7.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				The applicant must have practiced Emergency Medicine on a full-time basis for five (5) years <strong><u>AND</u></strong> accumulated a minimum of 7,000 hours in the practice of Emergency Medicine <strong><u>AND</u></strong> satisfy either I or II:\r\n				<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman\">\r\n					<li>\r\n						Completed an ACGME or AOA-accredited Primary Care or Anesthesiology residency (Meeting this requirement also satisfies the residency requirement specified in item 7.)<br />\r\n						<br />\r\n						<strong><u>OR</u></strong></li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Be certified in a Primary Care specialty or Anesthesiology by an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification (Meeting this requirement does not satisfy the residency requirement specified in item 7.)</li>\r\n				</ol>\r\n			</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Graduate Training Program: Completed either a 12 or 24-month Emergency Medicine graduate training program approved by the BCEM. Physicians completing a 12-month graduate training program must have practiced Emergency Medicine on a full-time basis for an additional 12 months, before or subsequent to completing the graduate training program. (This Graduate Training Program does not constitute a residency program, and <strong><u>does not</u></strong> fulfill the residency requirement specified in item 7.)<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				Currently, the BCEM has approved the following graduate training programs:<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<ul>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Emergency Medicine Fellowship/affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Memphis(<a href=\"http://www.emfellowship.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.emfellowship.com</a>)</li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						University of Tennessee at Jackson(<a href=\"http://www.utmem.edu/utfamjac\" target=\"_blank\">www.utmem.edu/utfamjac</a>)</li>\r\n					<li>\r\n						University of Tennessee at Knoxville(<a href=\" http://gsm.utmck.edu/family_medicine/emergencymed.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">http://gsm.utmck.edu/family_medicine/emergencymed.cfm</a>)</li>\r\n				</ul>\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> For the purpose of defining &quot;full-time&quot; practice, the BCEM requires verification of a minimum of 1,400 hours per 12-month period. Verification of less than 1,400 hours in a 12-month period will not be accepted.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> ACLS, ATLS, and PALS do not have to be current at the time of submitting the application, but must be current and on file 30 days prior to taking the examination.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(a) must include a copy of their completed Emergency Medicine residency certificate.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(b) must include a copy of their completed Primary Care or Anesthesiology residency certificate and/or a copy of their board certificate in a Primary Care specialty or Anesthesiology. (Primary Care specialties include Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and General Surgery.) Applicants are also required to submit independent verification of the years and hours worked in Emergency Medicine, which must be earned in an emergency facility physically attached to a hospital, which operates on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis. The facility must be continuously staffed with a physician (&quot;on-call&quot; hours and hours earned in &quot;walk-in&quot; clinics, or urgent care facilities are <strong><u>not</u></strong> applicable).<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Physicians applying under option 8(c) are required to submit independent verification of the completed GTP year(s) and hours worked in Emergency Medicine, which must be earned in an emergency facility physically attached to a hospital, which operates on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis. The facility must be continuously staffed with a physician (&quot;on-call&quot; hours and hours earned in &quot;walk-in&quot; clinics, or urgent care facilities are <strong><u>not</u></strong> applicable).<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Independent verification of hours must be submitted on letterhead stationery (from someone with access to information regarding the physician&#39;s experience) itemized by year and number of hours earned each year. Hours may be presented over a 12-month consecutive period or a calendar year. Contract group, emergency room director, or hospital medical staff administration must complete verification. For a sample verification letter <a href=\"/downloads/AAPS_Sample_Verification_Letter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> Applicants must have been working full-time Emergency Medicine for the 12-month period prior to application and must be currently working full-time Emergency Medicine in an emergency facility acceptable to the board. BCEM considers 1,400 hours per year as full-time.<br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				&nbsp;</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application for certification is received by ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The BCEM requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The BCEM recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant to be included with the other application documents.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify staff privileges by means of a letter from the administrator of each emergency facility at which privileges are held confirming good standing at that facility.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a documented report of a minimum of ten (10) Emergency Medicine cases for which the physician had the lead management role. <a href=\"/downloads/BCEM_Sample_Case_Reports.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download Sample Case reports. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&rsquo;s application for certification is received by ABPS. Case reports shall only include information on the care and services provided by the applicant. At the point where a patient&#39;s care is transferred to another physician or facility, the applicant&#39;s case presentation is complete. The applicant must sign each case. Case reports must be properly compiled (see Case Report Requirements below) and include an index and written verification of accuracy by the facility&#39;s administration. Case reports not presented in accordance with the description provided by the BCEM will be returned. The BCEM recommends that applicants keep a copy of all documents submitted.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> The Board in general looks for cases that show the application of accepted/standard medical practice in the management of the patient, resulting in an excellent outcome. The Board is not looking for controversial or unusual case management, even if the physician can justify his or her actions. One purpose of Board certification is to demonstrate knowledge/application of practices acceptable in Emergency Departments across the United States and Canada.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must do a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the National Practitioner Data Bank at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.</li>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow ABPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fee. To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	The BCEM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><strong>Case Report Requirements</strong></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit two (2) <strong>separately compiled copies</strong> of ten (10) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double spaced on 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be compiled in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ring binder (no sheet protectors, staples, or paper clips).</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whoever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <strong>notarized and signed</strong>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports should contain the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of Emergency Department Care</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				History</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical examination and results of the Emergency Department work-up, including lab results and imaging studies</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Emergency Department course and final disposition including condition of patient at the time of completion of your care of the patient, as well as final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Each case must include <strong>discussion</strong> of the case, demonstrating to the Credentials Committee what the thought process was in the evaluation of the patient, diagnostic and treatment approach, and indication that the candidate understood the <strong>pathophysiology</strong> of the patient&#39;s problem, and some rationale to explain the patient&#39;s final disposition. This is the most important section of the case report and will be reviewed <strong>closely</strong>.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	The BCEM Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. Board certified practicing Emergency Physicians carefully scrutinize these cases. Every attempt at accuracy and clarity should be made. Please note that <strong>case reports are not copies of dictated Emergency Department summaries from the chart</strong>, but are specifically prepared documents for the application packet. <strong>Case reports not adhering to the above mentioned format will be rejected</strong>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 16:08:23','2010-03-30 16:08:23',1),(184,85,1,NULL,'','Family Medicine Obstetrics Eligibility','family-medicine-obstetrics/eligibility','','','Family Medicine Obstetrics Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\"><font color=\"red\">Effective February 18, 2008</font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font color=\"black\">The process of certification for Family Medicine Obstetrics involves satisfactory completion of a written examination, an oral examination, and demonstration of surgical competency to peer observers.</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font color=\"black\">To begin the initial process of board certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics through the American Board of Family Medicine/Obstetrics (ABFMO), the applicant must:</font></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font color=\"black\">Submit a completed Family Medicine Obstetrics (ABFMO) application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</font></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS); be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be active in Family Practice/Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned.&nbsp; In the case of foreign medical schools, an English translation of the document is also required.&nbsp; Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, or its territories, or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify staff privileges by means of an original signed letter from the administrator of each hospital, or facility, at which privileges are held confirming good standing at that facility. The letter(s) must be current, dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be certified on the &quot;Provider&quot; level in the Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) program, and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) program. ALSO and NRP do not have to be current at the time of submitting the application, but must be current and on file 30 days prior to taking the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be board certified in Family Medicine by the ABMS, ABPS or AOA or be eligible to be certified by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC). Other Board Certifications may be considered on an individual basis.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under <b>one</b> of the following:\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Osteopathic physicians who have successfully completed an AOA-approved internship, plus an AOA-approved General Medicine residency and have a minimum of two (2) years full-time experience in Family Medicine and 300 hours of CME acceptable to the BCFM. An ABPS CME form must be used, to view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"blank\">click here</a>. (Form is included with the application materials)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from active Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by the ABPS) and on letterhead stationery. Letters submitted on plain paper, without an address or telephone number of the signatory, are not acceptable. The ABFMO requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The ABFMO recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	In order to sit for the written exam, applicants must also be qualified under <b>one</b> (A or B) of the following:<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<b>A. Clinical Practice Track</b> - This Track Will Be Available Until 2018.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must be a family physician with care of obstetric patients on an ongoing basis for five (5) years. This care should include the practice of surgical obstetrics. Documentation of training in obstetrics should include a case log listing all obstetrical cases completed in the previous two years. Applicants should demonstrate that their volume of obstetrical medicine is sufficient to maintain competence. The Board may consider applications who have participated in GME programs which include high volume maternity care, including operative obstetrics.\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Applicants should have performed a minimum of 100 vaginal deliveries within the last 5 years.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Applicants should have performed a minimum of 50 cesarean sections within the last 5 years, with a case log that is externally validated by one of the following: Medical Records, Medical Staff Office, Medical Director, Department Chair, or Program Director.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	B. Fellowship Track\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a 12-month, full-time fellowship that is recognized by the ABFMO will be considered eligible to sit for the written exam. The applicant should have completed their fellowship training within the last five years (8/2002). A list of fellowship programs that are currently recognized by the ABFMO is attached <a href=\"/downloads/ABFP%20Fellowship1.pdf\" target=\" \"><b>Click Here</b></a>.\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		. Applicants who have completed a fellowship program that has not been recognized by the ABFMO may ask their program to submit materials for consideration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		For Fellows who have completed a recognized fellowship, the fellowship director must submit an original signed letter of verification attesting to the applicant&rsquo;s satisfactory completion of the program.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The requirements for Fellowship training are outlined in the document &ldquo;Guidelines for Recognition of Fellowship Programs by the ABFMO&rdquo; and include the following minimum numbers of procedures.\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				A minimum of 100 vaginal deliveries.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				A minimum of 50 cesarean sections, with a case log that is externally validated by one of the following: Medical Records, Medical Staff Office, Medical Director, Department Chair, Fellowship Director or Program Director.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Applicants who have completed a fellowship program that has NOT been recognized by the ABFMO will be required to follow the Clinical Practice track for eligibility.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	After successful completion of the written examination, applicants are also required to submit verification of competency in operative obstetrics and complete an oral examination. This portion of the examination will have an additional fee. The process is as follows:<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must submit the names of three active Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification who will observe, or who have observed, the applicant during the care of Obstetrical patients, including at least 5 cesarean sections, and who will be willing to attest to the applicant&rsquo;s surgical skills.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The Board will ask one or more of these physicians to complete and sign a notarized Statement of Evaluation regarding the applicant&rsquo;s level of independence and surgical skill, to view <a href=\"/downloads/FMOB%20Surgical%20Competency%20Verification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Those applicants who successfully complete the attestation process will be eligible to sit for the oral examination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Successful completion of the oral examination satisfies all the requirements for initial board certification.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must do a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go the National Practitioner Data Bank at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement form each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees.&nbsp; To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The ABFMOB recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all applications documents submitted to the ABPS.</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed Family Medicine Obstetrics (ABFMO) application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS); be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be active in Family Practice/Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned.&nbsp; In the case of foreign medical schools, an English translation of the document is also required.&nbsp; Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, or its territories, or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify staff privileges by means of an original signed letter from the administrator of each hospital, or facility, at which privileges are held confirming good standing at that facility. The letter(s) must be current, dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be certified on the &quot;Provider&quot; level in the Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) program, and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) program. ALSO and NRP do not have to be current at the time of submitting the application, but must be current and on file 30 days prior to taking the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be board certified in Family Medicine by the ABMS, ABPS or AOA or be eligible to be certified by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC). Other Board Certifications may be considered on an individual basis.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under <b>one</b> of the following:<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association, College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and surgeons (RCPSC) and deemed acceptable to the American Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics. Such training must include identifiable training and experience in Family Medicine Obstetrics as determined by the American Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics and approved by the ABPS.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Osteopathic physicians who have successfully completed an AOA-approved internship, plus an AOA-approved General Medicine residency and have a minimum of two (2) years full-time experience in Family Medicine and 300 hours of CME acceptable to the BCFM. An ABPS CME form must be used, to view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"blank\">click here</a>. (Form is included with the application materials)</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from active Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by the ABPS) and on letterhead stationery. Letters submitted on plain paper, without an address or telephone number of the signatory, are not acceptable. The ABFMO requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The ABFMO recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		In order to sit for the written exam, applicants must also be qualified under <b>one</b> (A or B) of the following:</li>\r\n	A. Clinical Practice Track - This Track Will Be Available Until 2018.\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must be a family physician with care of obstetric patients on an ongoing basis for five (5) years. This care should include the practice of surgical obstetrics. Documentation of training in obstetrics should include a case log listing all obstetrical cases completed in the previous two years. Applicants should demonstrate that their volume of obstetrical medicine is sufficient to maintain competence. The Board may consider applications who have participated in GME programs which include high volume maternity care, including operative obstetrics.\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Applicants should have performed a minimum of 100 vaginal deliveries within the last 5 years.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Applicants should have performed a minimum of 50 cesarean sections within the last 5 years, with a case log that is externally validated by one of the following: Medical Records, Medical Staff Office, Medical Director, Department Chair, or Program Director.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	B. Fellowship Track\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a 12-month, full-time fellowship that is recognized by the ABFMO will be considered eligible to sit for the written exam. The applicant should have completed their fellowship training within the last five years (8/2002). A list of fellowship programs that are currently recognized by the ABFMO is attached <a href=\"/downloads/ABFP%20Fellowship1.pdf\" target=\" \"><b>Click Here</b></a>.. Applicants who have completed a fellowship program that has not been recognized by the ABFMO may ask their program to submit materials for consideration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		For Fellows who have completed a recognized fellowship, the fellowship director must submit an original signed letter of verification attesting to the applicant&rsquo;s satisfactory completion of the program.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The requirements for Fellowship training are outlined in the document &ldquo;Guidelines for Recognition of Fellowship Programs by the ABFMO&rdquo; and include the following minimum numbers of procedures.\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				A minimum of 100 vaginal deliveries.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				A minimum of 50 cesarean sections, with a case log that is externally validated by one of the following: Medical Records, Medical Staff Office, Medical Director, Department Chair, Fellowship Director or Program Director.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Applicants who have completed a fellowship program that has NOT been recognized by the ABFMO will be required to follow the Clinical Practice track for eligibility.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	After successful completion of the written examination, applicants are also required to submit verification of competency in operative obstetrics and complete an oral examination. This portion of the examination will have an additional fee. The process is as follows:<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must submit the names of three active Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification who will observe, or who have observed, the applicant during the care of Obstetrical patients, including at least 5 cesarean sections, and who will be willing to attest to the applicant&rsquo;s surgical skills.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The Board will ask one or more of these physicians to complete and sign a notarized Statement of Evaluation regarding the applicant&rsquo;s level of independence and surgical skill, to view <a href=\"/downloads/FMOB%20Surgical%20Competency%20Verification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Those applicants who successfully complete the attestation process will be eligible to sit for the oral examination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Successful completion of the oral examination satisfies all the requirements for initial board certification.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	All physicians must do a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go the National Practitioner Data Bank at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement form each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees.&nbsp; To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The ABFMOB recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all applications documents submitted to the ABPS.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 16:12:44','2010-03-30 16:12:44',1),(185,85,2,NULL,'','Family Medicine Obstetrics Eligibility','family-medicine-obstetrics/eligibility','','','Family Medicine Obstetrics Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\"><font color=\"red\">Effective February 18, 2008</font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font color=\"black\">The process of certification for Family Medicine Obstetrics involves satisfactory completion of a written examination, an oral examination, and demonstration of surgical competency to peer observers.</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font color=\"black\">To begin the initial process of board certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics through the American Board of Family Medicine/Obstetrics (ABFMO), the applicant must:</font></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font color=\"black\">Submit a completed Family Medicine Obstetrics (ABFMO) application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</font></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS); be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be active in Family Practice/Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned.&nbsp; In the case of foreign medical schools, an English translation of the document is also required.&nbsp; Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, or its territories, or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify staff privileges by means of an original signed letter from the administrator of each hospital, or facility, at which privileges are held confirming good standing at that facility. The letter(s) must be current, dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be certified on the &quot;Provider&quot; level in the Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) program, and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) program. ALSO and NRP do not have to be current at the time of submitting the application, but must be current and on file 30 days prior to taking the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be board certified in Family Medicine by the ABMS, ABPS or AOA or be eligible to be certified by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC). Other Board Certifications may be considered on an individual basis.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under <b>one</b> of the following:\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Osteopathic physicians who have successfully completed an AOA-approved internship, plus an AOA-approved General Medicine residency and have a minimum of two (2) years full-time experience in Family Medicine and 300 hours of CME acceptable to the BCFM. An ABPS CME form must be used, to view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"blank\">click here</a>. (Form is included with the application materials)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from active Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by the ABPS) and on letterhead stationery. Letters submitted on plain paper, without an address or telephone number of the signatory, are not acceptable. The ABFMO requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The ABFMO recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	In order to sit for the written exam, applicants must also be qualified under <b>one</b> (A or B) of the following:<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<b>A. Clinical Practice Track</b> - This Track Will Be Available Until 2018.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must be a family physician with care of obstetric patients on an ongoing basis for five (5) years. This care should include the practice of surgical obstetrics. Documentation of training in obstetrics should include a case log listing all obstetrical cases completed in the previous two years. Applicants should demonstrate that their volume of obstetrical medicine is sufficient to maintain competence. The Board may consider applications who have participated in GME programs which include high volume maternity care, including operative obstetrics.\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Applicants should have performed a minimum of 100 vaginal deliveries within the last 5 years.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Applicants should have performed a minimum of 50 cesarean sections within the last 5 years, with a case log that is externally validated by one of the following: Medical Records, Medical Staff Office, Medical Director, Department Chair, or Program Director.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	B. Fellowship Track\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a 12-month, full-time fellowship that is recognized by the ABFMO will be considered eligible to sit for the written exam. The applicant should have completed their fellowship training within the last five years (8/2002). A list of fellowship programs that are currently recognized by the ABFMO is attached <a href=\"/downloads/ABFP%20Fellowship1.pdf\" target=\" \"><b>Click Here</b></a>.\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		. Applicants who have completed a fellowship program that has not been recognized by the ABFMO may ask their program to submit materials for consideration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		For Fellows who have completed a recognized fellowship, the fellowship director must submit an original signed letter of verification attesting to the applicant&rsquo;s satisfactory completion of the program.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The requirements for Fellowship training are outlined in the document &ldquo;Guidelines for Recognition of Fellowship Programs by the ABFMO&rdquo; and include the following minimum numbers of procedures.\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				A minimum of 100 vaginal deliveries.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				A minimum of 50 cesarean sections, with a case log that is externally validated by one of the following: Medical Records, Medical Staff Office, Medical Director, Department Chair, Fellowship Director or Program Director.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Applicants who have completed a fellowship program that has NOT been recognized by the ABFMO will be required to follow the Clinical Practice track for eligibility.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	After successful completion of the written examination, applicants are also required to submit verification of competency in operative obstetrics and complete an oral examination. This portion of the examination will have an additional fee. The process is as follows:<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must submit the names of three active Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification who will observe, or who have observed, the applicant during the care of Obstetrical patients, including at least 5 cesarean sections, and who will be willing to attest to the applicant&rsquo;s surgical skills.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The Board will ask one or more of these physicians to complete and sign a notarized Statement of Evaluation regarding the applicant&rsquo;s level of independence and surgical skill, to view <a href=\"/downloads/FMOB%20Surgical%20Competency%20Verification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Those applicants who successfully complete the attestation process will be eligible to sit for the oral examination.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Successful completion of the oral examination satisfies all the requirements for initial board certification.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must do a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go the National Practitioner Data Bank at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement form each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees.&nbsp; To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The ABFMOB recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all applications documents submitted to the ABPS.</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 16:15:40','2010-03-30 16:15:40',1),(186,88,1,NULL,'','Family Practice Eligibility','family-practice/eligibility','','','Family Practice Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Family Practice through the Board of Certification in Family Practice (BCFP), the applicant must:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed Family Practice application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Family Practice.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned. In the case of foreign medical schools, an English transcription of the document is also required. Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of the ECFMG Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under one of the following:\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<b>Osteopathic</b> physicians who have successfully completed an AOA-approved internship, plus an AOA-approved General Practice residency and have a minimum of two (2) years full-time experience in Family Practice and 300 hours of CME acceptable to the BCFP. AAPS CME form must be used, to view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. (Form is included with the application materials.)</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current and on letterhead stationery. Letters submitted on plain paper, without an address or telephone number of the signatory, are not acceptable. The BCFP requires original letters; copies are not acceptable.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit a documented report of a minimum of ten (10) Family Practice cases for which the physician had the lead management role. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&rsquo;s application for certification is received by ABPS. <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/FP_Sample_Case_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\">Click Here</a> to download Sample Case reports.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All U.S. physicians must do a self-Query of the national Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the website www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov for information.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees. To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the BCFP Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook. The BCFP recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the AAPS. </b></p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<b>Case Report Requirements</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit four (4) <b>separately compiled copies </b>of ten (10) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n		<li>\r\n			For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Date of admission and date of discharge</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Admitting diagnosis</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Final diagnosis</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Complaint</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			History</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Physical and laboratory findings</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Summarization of the important facts regarding the case acts as the most essential part of the case report and must describe the case in such a manner as to convey to the BCFP Credentials Committee the vital facts regarding the diagnosis, care, end results obtained, etc.</li>\r\n	</ol>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be compiled in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of the reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of the validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whoever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <b>notarized and signed</b>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports shall contain the following information:<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Case reports must be carefully prepared as they are subjected to detailed scrutiny. Reports should be accurate, well written, diversified, and properly descriptive. The BCFP Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. <b>If they are not submitted in the format above they will be returned resulting in an incomplete file.</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed Family Practice application with required processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Family Practice.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned. In the case of foreign medical schools, an English transcription of the document is also required. Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of the ECFMG Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories or in Canada and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under one of the following:<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Have completed an ACGME accredited or AOA approved residency in Family Practice.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>Osteopathic</b> physicians who have successfully completed an AOA-approved internship, plus an AOA-approved General Practice residency and have a minimum of two (2) years full-time experience in Family Practice and 300 hours of CME acceptable to the BCFP. AAPS CME form must be used, to view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. (Form is included with the application materials.)</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current and on letterhead stationery. Letters submitted on plain paper, without an address or telephone number of the signatory, are not acceptable. The BCFP requires original letters; copies are not acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a documented report of a minimum of ten (10) Family Practice cases for which the physician had the lead management role. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&rsquo;s application for certification is received by ABPS. <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/FP_Sample_Case_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here</a> to download Sample Case reports.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All U.S. physicians must do a self-Query of the national Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the website www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov for information.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fees. To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the BCFP Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook. The BCFP recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the AAPS. </b></p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<b>Case Report Requirements</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit four (4) <b>separately compiled copies </b>of ten (10) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n		<li>\r\n			For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Date of admission and date of discharge</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Admitting diagnosis</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Final diagnosis</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Complaint</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			History</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Physical and laboratory findings</li>\r\n		<li>\r\n			Summarization of the important facts regarding the case acts as the most essential part of the case report and must describe the case in such a manner as to convey to the BCFP Credentials Committee the vital facts regarding the diagnosis, care, end results obtained, etc.</li>\r\n	</ol>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be compiled in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of the reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of the validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whoever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <b>notarized and signed</b>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports shall contain the following information:</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Case reports must be carefully prepared as they are subjected to detailed scrutiny. Reports should be accurate, well written, diversified, and properly descriptive. The BCFP Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. <b>If they are not submitted in the format above they will be returned resulting in an incomplete file.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 16:18:00','2010-03-30 16:18:00',1),(187,96,1,NULL,'','Hospital Medicine Eligibility','hospital-medicine/eligibility','','','Hospital Medicine Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Effective November 1, 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Hospital Medicine through the American Board of Hospital Medicine, the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a Hospital Medicine application form complete with required application processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS); be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Hospital Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned.&nbsp; In the case of foreign medical schools, an English translation of the document is also required.&nbsp; Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify active staff privileges by means of an originally signed letter (letter shall include a detailed list of active privileges and the period of service) from one Chief of Department of the following:\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief of Department</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief of Staff</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chair of Credentialing Committee</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All applicants must have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association, or the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC) and deemed acceptable to the American Board of Hospital Medicine. Such training must include substantial and identifiable training in Hospital Medicine as determined by the American Board of Hospital Medicine and approved by the ABPS. The ABHM Credential Committee will also consider physicians applying with other credentials so long as:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				The candidate provides documented reasons for why he/she merits special consideration, as long as the candidate meets or exceeds existing approved guidelines.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				The candidate&#39;s credentials include substantial and identifiable training and experience in Hospital Medicine as judged satisfactory by the American Board of Hospital Medicine and approved by the ABPS as further outlined in Item 8.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, or its territories, and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under <b>one (1)</b> of the following:\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS accepts all residencies accepted by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC),or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Canadian graduates who are eligible to sit for College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC) exams, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RSPSC) exams.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Provide verification of having admitted and managed a minimum of 50 patients in the last twelve (12) consecutive months and verification that 50% of practice is comprised of hospital medicine patient care.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit three (3) original letters of recommendation from Diplomates of a nationally- recognized board (USA and Canada), either allopathic or osteopathic. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The ABHM requires original letters; copies not acceptable. The ABHM recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS accepts all letters of recommendation accepted by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC),or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS accepts all letters of recommendation approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit a documented report of a minimum of six (6) hospital medicine cases for which the physician had the lead management role. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&#39;s application for certification is received by ABPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must complete a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go the National Practitioner Data Bank website at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow ABPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The physician must be ACLS Certified at the time of application and submit copy of current card.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees.&nbsp; To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the ABHM Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook.&nbsp; The ABHM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS. </b></p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Case Report Requirements</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit four (4) <b>separately compiled copies</b> of six (6) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of the reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of the validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whomever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <b>notarized and signed</b>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports shall contain all of the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of admission and date of discharge</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Admitting diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				History</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical and laboratory findings</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Summarizations of the important facts regarding the case acts as the most essential part of the case report and must describe the case in such a manner as to convey to the ABHM Credentials Committee the vital facts regarding the diagnosis, care, end results obtained, etc.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Case reports must be carefully prepared as they are subjected to detailed scrutiny.&nbsp; Reports should be accurate, well-written, diversified, and properly descriptive.&nbsp; The ABHM Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. <b>If they are not submitted in the format described above, they will be returned to the applicant, resulting in an incomplete file.</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS accepts all letters of recommendation accepted by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC),or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS accepts all letters of recommendation approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a Hospital Medicine application form complete with required application processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS); be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Hospital Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned.&nbsp; In the case of foreign medical schools, an English translation of the document is also required.&nbsp; Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify active staff privileges by means of an originally signed letter (letter shall include a detailed list of active privileges and the period of service) from one Chief of Department of the following:<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief of Department</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief of Staff</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chair of Credentialing Committee</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All applicants must have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association, or the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC) and deemed acceptable to the American Board of Hospital Medicine. Such training must include substantial and identifiable training in Hospital Medicine as determined by the American Board of Hospital Medicine and approved by the ABPS. The ABHM Credential Committee will also consider physicians applying with other credentials so long as:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				The candidate provides documented reasons for why he/she merits special consideration, as long as the candidate meets or exceeds existing approved guidelines.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				The candidate&#39;s credentials include substantial and identifiable training and experience in Hospital Medicine as judged satisfactory by the American Board of Hospital Medicine and approved by the ABPS as further outlined in Item 8.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, or its territories, and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under <b>one (1)</b> of the following:<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS accepts all residencies accepted by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC),or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Current Board Certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine by ABMS, ABPS, AOA.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Eligible to be certified by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC).</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Other Board Certifications may be considered on an individual basis.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Have completed an approved ACGME, AOA, the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC) residency in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Have completed an ABHM approved fellowship program, or be an instructor in Hospital Medicine. The ABHM Credentials Committee will consider physicians applying under this option on a case-by-case basis.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Canadian graduates who are eligible to sit for College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC) exams, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RSPSC) exams.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide verification of having admitted and managed a minimum of 50 patients in the last twelve (12) consecutive months and verification that 50% of practice is comprised of hospital medicine patient care.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit three (3) original letters of recommendation from Diplomates of a nationally- recognized board (USA and Canada), either allopathic or osteopathic. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The ABHM requires original letters; copies not acceptable. The ABHM recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a documented report of a minimum of six (6) hospital medicine cases for which the physician had the lead management role. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&#39;s application for certification is received by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must complete a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go the National Practitioner Data Bank website at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must allow ABPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The physician must be ACLS Certified at the time of application and submit copy of current card.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Payment of appropriate fees.&nbsp; To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the ABHM Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook.&nbsp; The ABHM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS. </b></p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Case Report Requirements</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit four (4) <b>separately compiled copies</b> of six (6) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of the reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of the validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whomever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <b>notarized and signed</b>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports shall contain all of the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of admission and date of discharge</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Admitting diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				History</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical and laboratory findings</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Summarizations of the important facts regarding the case acts as the most essential part of the case report and must describe the case in such a manner as to convey to the ABHM Credentials Committee the vital facts regarding the diagnosis, care, end results obtained, etc.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Case reports must be carefully prepared as they are subjected to detailed scrutiny.&nbsp; Reports should be accurate, well-written, diversified, and properly descriptive.&nbsp; The ABHM Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. <b>If they are not submitted in the format described above, they will be returned to the applicant, resulting in an incomplete file.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 16:20:46','2010-03-30 16:20:46',1),(188,96,2,NULL,'','Hospital Medicine Eligibility','hospital-medicine/eligibility','','','Hospital Medicine Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Effective November 1, 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Hospital Medicine through the American Board of Hospital Medicine, the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a Hospital Medicine application form complete with required application processing fee, two (2) passport-size photographs taken within the last 90 days, and a notarized signature.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS); be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be an active specialist in Hospital Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be a graduate of a recognized college of medicine confirmed by a copy of an allopathic/osteopathic degree or a letter of verification from the institution where the degree was earned.&nbsp; In the case of foreign medical schools, an English translation of the document is also required.&nbsp; Graduates of foreign medical schools must also include a copy of their Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate. Canadian medical schools and medical training programs are considered equivalent to U.S. medical schools and medical training programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Verify active staff privileges by means of an originally signed letter (letter shall include a detailed list of active privileges and the period of service) from one Chief of Department of the following:\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief of Department</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chief of Staff</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Chair of Credentialing Committee</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All applicants must have completed residency training in a program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association, or the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC) and deemed acceptable to the American Board of Hospital Medicine. Such training must include substantial and identifiable training in Hospital Medicine as determined by the American Board of Hospital Medicine and approved by the ABPS. The ABHM Credential Committee will also consider physicians applying with other credentials so long as:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				The candidate provides documented reasons for why he/she merits special consideration, as long as the candidate meets or exceeds existing approved guidelines.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				The candidate&#39;s credentials include substantial and identifiable training and experience in Hospital Medicine as judged satisfactory by the American Board of Hospital Medicine and approved by the ABPS as further outlined in Item 8.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hold a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, or its territories, and submit copies of all licenses. License(s) must include date of expiration.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit current curriculum vitae which includes medical school experiences and degrees earned in chronological order.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be qualified under <b>one (1)</b> of the following:\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			The ABPS accepts all residencies accepted by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC),or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n			&nbsp;</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Canadian graduates who are eligible to sit for College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC) exams, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RSPSC) exams.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Provide verification of having admitted and managed a minimum of 50 patients in the last twelve (12) consecutive months and verification that 50% of practice is comprised of hospital medicine patient care.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit three (3) original letters of recommendation from Diplomates of a nationally- recognized board (USA and Canada), either allopathic or osteopathic. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The ABHM requires original letters; copies not acceptable. The ABHM recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS accepts all letters of recommendation accepted by the College of Family Practice of Canada (CFPC),or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS accepts all letters of recommendation approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit a documented report of a minimum of six (6) hospital medicine cases for which the physician had the lead management role. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&#39;s application for certification is received by ABPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must complete a self-query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go the National Practitioner Data Bank website at <a href=\"http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov\" target=\"_blank\">http://npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov</a> for information.<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each Province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow ABPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The physician must be ACLS Certified at the time of application and submit copy of current card.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees.&nbsp; To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the ABHM Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook.&nbsp; The ABHM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS. </b></p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Case Report Requirements</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit four (4) <b>separately compiled copies</b> of six (6) case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of the reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view sample index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of the validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whomever performs such duties at the facility. This must be on official letterhead verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <b>notarized and signed</b>. (Refer to sample index/verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports shall contain all of the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of admission and date of discharge</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Admitting diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				History</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical and laboratory findings</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Summarizations of the important facts regarding the case acts as the most essential part of the case report and must describe the case in such a manner as to convey to the ABHM Credentials Committee the vital facts regarding the diagnosis, care, end results obtained, etc.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Case reports must be carefully prepared as they are subjected to detailed scrutiny.&nbsp; Reports should be accurate, well-written, diversified, and properly descriptive.&nbsp; The ABHM Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. <b>If they are not submitted in the format described above, they will be returned to the applicant, resulting in an incomplete file.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 16:22:24','2010-03-30 16:22:24',1),(191,2,3,NULL,'','About ABPS','about-abps','','','About ABPS','','','<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), Certifying Body of the American Association of Physician Specialists (AAPS)<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	AAPS as the third largest multi-specialty physician/surgeon certifying entity, providing board certification to both allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.O.) physicians, has grouped its certification activities within a single subdivision identified as the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS).<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	ABPS is an integral part of AAPS, and is subordinate to the AAPS Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, ensuring that any and all ABPS activities are acceptable to AAPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	AAPS is the single incorporated entity in the AAPS/ABPS relationship. The ABPS name was registered to AAPS in August 2005. ABPS implements certification functions under the direction of and requiring the approval of AAPS. All rules and by-laws that apply to AAPS apply equally to ABPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The ABPS subdivision of AAPS coordinates the activities of the seventeen Specialty Boards of Certification, the eleven Administrative Boards and the ABPS all-specialty forum.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The seventeen Specialty Boards of Certification are Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Disaster Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine Obstetrics, Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiation Oncology and General Surgery.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Each specialty board determines the qualifying/certifying steps of its certification process, sets eligibility and application criteria, develops the items banks used in the exams, develops the examinations used, sets the score for the examination, review/approves certification applications and conducts other business as required.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Specialty boards meet twice a year to ensure a valid and reliable examination process.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The Administrative Boards meet twice yearly and handle such logistical issues as the establishment of examination fees and examination timing. Multi-specialty administrative boards have at least one member from each specialty represented by that administrative board. Administrative Boards are not involved in the formation of individual certification board exams or the individual certification board exam process or review.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The eleven Administrative Boards are the Boards of Certification in Anesthesiology, the Board of Certification in Radiology which comprises the Board of Certification in Diagnostic Radiology and the Board of Certification in Radiation Oncology, the Board of Certification in Internal Medicine which comprises the Board of Certification in Psychiatry, the American Board of Disaster Medicine, the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine, the American Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics, the Board of Certification in Geriatric Medicine, the American Board of Hospital Medicine, the Board of Certification in Family Practice, the Board of Certification in Orthopedic Surgery and the Board of Certification in Surgery which comprises the Board of Certification in Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery and General Surgery.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The Chairmen of the Administrative Boards are required to attend the twice yearly meetings of the ABPS governing board and bring that board&rsquo;s attention to any cross-specialty matters. Other members of the ABPS governing board include the President of AAPS, the immediate past Chair of the ABPS, the immediate past President of AAPS, and up to two non-physician public members.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	AAPS/ABPS is the first medical certification board in the United States to include active participation of public members.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 19:03:13','2010-03-30 19:03:13',1),(192,2,4,NULL,'','About ABPS','about-abps','','','About ABPS','','','<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), Certifying Body of the American Association of Physician Specialists (AAPS)<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	AAPS as the third largest multi-specialty physician/surgeon certifying entity, providing board certification to both allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.O.) physicians, has grouped its certification activities within a single subdivision identified as the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS).<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	ABPS is an integral part of AAPS, and is subordinate to the AAPS Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, ensuring that any and all ABPS activities are acceptable to AAPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	AAPS is the single incorporated entity in the AAPS/ABPS relationship. The ABPS name was registered to AAPS in August 2005. ABPS implements certification functions under the direction of and requiring the approval of AAPS. All rules and by-laws that apply to AAPS apply equally to ABPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The ABPS subdivision of AAPS coordinates the activities of the seventeen Specialty Boards of Certification, the eleven Administrative Boards and the ABPS all-specialty forum.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The seventeen Specialty Boards of Certification are Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Disaster Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine Obstetrics, Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiation Oncology and General Surgery.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Each specialty board determines the qualifying/certifying steps of its certification process, sets eligibility and application criteria, develops the items banks used in the exams, develops the examinations used, sets the score for the examination, review/approves certification applications and conducts other business as required.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Specialty boards meet twice a year to ensure a valid and reliable examination process.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The Administrative Boards meet twice yearly and handle such logistical issues as the establishment of examination fees and examination timing. Multi-specialty administrative boards have at least one member from each specialty represented by that administrative board. Administrative Boards are not involved in the formation of individual certification board exams or the individual certification board exam process or review.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The eleven Administrative Boards are the Boards of Certification in Anesthesiology, the Board of Certification in Radiology which comprises the Board of Certification in Diagnostic Radiology and the Board of Certification in Radiation Oncology, the Board of Certification in Internal Medicine which comprises the Board of Certification in Psychiatry, the American Board of Disaster Medicine, the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine, the American Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics, the Board of Certification in Geriatric Medicine, the American Board of Hospital Medicine, the Board of Certification in Family Practice, the Board of Certification in Orthopedic Surgery and the Board of Certification in Surgery which comprises the Board of Certification in Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery and General Surgery.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The Chairmen of the Administrative Boards are required to attend the twice yearly meetings of the ABPS governing board and bring that board&rsquo;s attention to any cross-specialty matters. Other members of the ABPS governing board include the President of AAPS, the immediate past Chair of the ABPS, the immediate past President of AAPS, and up to two non-physician public members.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	AAPS/ABPS is the first medical certification board in the United States to include active participation of public members.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 19:03:53','2010-03-30 19:03:53',1),(193,2,5,NULL,'','About ABPS','about-abps','','','About ABPS','','','<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), Certifying Body of the American Association of Physician Specialists (AAPS)<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	AAPS as the third largest multi-specialty physician/surgeon certifying entity, providing board certification to both allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.O.) physicians, has grouped its certification activities within a single subdivision identified as the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS).<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	ABPS is an integral part of AAPS, and is subordinate to the AAPS Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, ensuring that any and all ABPS activities are acceptable to AAPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	AAPS is the single incorporated entity in the AAPS/ABPS relationship. The ABPS name was registered to AAPS in August 2005. ABPS implements certification functions under the direction of and requiring the approval of AAPS. All rules and by-laws that apply to AAPS apply equally to ABPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The ABPS subdivision of AAPS coordinates the activities of the seventeen Specialty Boards of Certification, the eleven Administrative Boards and the ABPS all-specialty forum.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The seventeen Specialty Boards of Certification are Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Disaster Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine Obstetrics, Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiation Oncology and General Surgery.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Each specialty board determines the qualifying/certifying steps of its certification process, sets eligibility and application criteria, develops the items banks used in the exams, develops the examinations used, sets the score for the examination, review/approves certification applications and conducts other business as required.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Specialty boards meet twice a year to ensure a valid and reliable examination process.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The Administrative Boards meet twice yearly and handle such logistical issues as the establishment of examination fees and examination timing. Multi-specialty administrative boards have at least one member from each specialty represented by that administrative board. Administrative Boards are not involved in the formation of individual certification board exams or the individual certification board exam process or review.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The eleven Administrative Boards are the Boards of Certification in Anesthesiology, the Board of Certification in Radiology which comprises the Board of Certification in Diagnostic Radiology and the Board of Certification in Radiation Oncology, the Board of Certification in Internal Medicine which comprises the Board of Certification in Psychiatry, the American Board of Disaster Medicine, the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine, the American Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics, the Board of Certification in Geriatric Medicine, the American Board of Hospital Medicine, the Board of Certification in Family Practice, the Board of Certification in Orthopedic Surgery and the Board of Certification in Surgery which comprises the Board of Certification in Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery and General Surgery.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	The Chairmen of the Administrative Boards are required to attend the twice yearly meetings of the ABPS governing board and bring that board&rsquo;s attention to any cross-specialty matters. Other members of the ABPS governing board include the President of AAPS, the immediate past Chair of the ABPS, the immediate past President of AAPS, and up to two non-physician public members.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	AAPS/ABPS is the first medical certification board in the United States to include active participation of public members.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 19:04:08','2010-03-30 19:04:08',1),(194,43,2,NULL,'','Anesthesiology General Policies','anesthesiology-general-policies#1','','','General Policies','','','<h2>\r\n	<a name=\"TOP\"></a></h2>\r\n<table align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				1.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#1\">Purpose of Certification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				2.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#2\">Scope of Certification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				3.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#3\">Examination Development and Administration</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				4.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#A\">Applications for Certification and Recertification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				5.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#5\">Examination Timelines</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				6.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#6\">Application Fees</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				7.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#7\">Examination Fees</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				8.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#8\">Annual Maintenance Certification Fee</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				9.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#9\">Refund Policy</a><br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				10.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#10\">Examination Registration</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				11.&nbsp;<a href=\"#11\">Certification/Recertification Credentialing</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				12.&nbsp;<a href=\"#12\">Examination Security</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				13.&nbsp;<a href=\"#13\">Test Site Regulations</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				14.&nbsp;<a href=\"#14\">Examination Scoring and Reporting</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				15.&nbsp;<a href=\"#15\">Examination Complaints and Appeals</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				16.&nbsp;<a href=\"#16\">Certification Designation</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				17.&nbsp;<a href=\"#17\">Non-Discrimination Policy</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				18.&nbsp;<a href=\"#16\">Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				19.&nbsp;<a href=\"#16\">ABPS Code of Ethics</a><br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!-- Purpose of Certification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"1\"></a>Purpose of Certification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS affiliated Boards of Certification (BOC) are committed to the certification of qualified physicians. Certification is based on education, practice, and experience-based requirements, against which a physician can be assessed, that suggest suitability for specialty certification. The purposes of these boards of certification are as follows:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To define the domain of knowledge and clinical skills expected of a physician;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To provide a valid assessment of the knowledge level demonstrated by a physician;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To encourage continued professional development in a specialty field;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To formally recognize physicians who meet the high standards set by the boards of certification; and</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of a specialty.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Scope of Certification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"2\"></a>Scope of Certification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Eligibility requirements and examinations of the boards of certification have been developed based on a substantial review and analysis of the current state of clinical knowledge in the field of a particular specialty, as reflected in medical literature and the patient-care setting. Members of the boards of certification have developed a certification process that assesses, meets, and/or exceeds accepted levels of knowledge and expertise in the specialty, with the goal of improving patient care. The boards of certification constantly monitor advancements in the field of the particular specialty and make revisions in their certification examinations.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Development and Administration --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"3\"></a>Examination Development and Administration</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each BOC utilizes the services of ABPS to assist in the planning, development, and administration of certification and recertification examinations as required by the ABPS affiliation requirements. ABPS assists the certifying bodies by guiding the planning, development, and psychometric evaluation of assessment procedures designed to measure professional competency.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Applications for Certification and Recertification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"4\"></a>Applications for Certification and Recertification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All applications are available through the individual &quot;Boards of Certification&quot; areas located in the left hand naviagation links. All applications are in PDF format and require <a href=\"http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html\" linkindex=\"47\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Acrobat Reader</a> to be viewed and printed.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Applicants must complete the application process by December 1 for the March/April/May examination cycle and by May 1 for the September/October/November examination cycle.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Information submitted by the applicant is subject to verification. Submission of false or misleading information constitutes grounds for exclusion from the certification process. By signing and having the application notarized, the applicant agrees to hold harmless the ABPS-affiliated boards of certification and all parties responding in good faith during such verification and for actions taken by the boards of certification during a thorough review of the information contained in the application.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a physician has been accepted as a candidate, but cannot take the examination, he/she may request a deferment. Requests for deferment must be submitted in writing to the ABPS Certification Department. <strong>Three</strong> deferments are allowed. However, a candidate must take the examination by the next time it is offered, otherwise, the application will become <strong>INVALID</strong>. The physician may reapply, but must meet the <strong>current eligibility requirements</strong>, in effect at the time of the new application, to be considered for an examination.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Deferment notification received <strong>prior to</strong> the examination response deadline will incur a fee of $200.00.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Deferment notification received <strong>after</strong> the examination response deadline but <strong>before </strong>the examination date will incur a fee of $400.00.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		If the ABPS Certification Department receives no notification of deferment and the candidate does not show up for examination, there will be no refund, no exception.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Timelines --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"5\"></a>Examination Timelines</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Three-level (written/computer-based, oral, and clinical) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of six (6) consecutive years to complete the entire exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is accepted or officially approved by the Board of Certification in the appropriate specialty.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the oral/simulation exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the clinical exam</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate fails to pass any or either of the steps after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The specialties which require a three-level (<strong>written/computer-based, oral, and clinical</strong>) exam process include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Ophthalmology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Orthopedic Surgery</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Surgery</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Two-Level (written/computer-based and an oral/simulation) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of six (6) consecutive years to complete the exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is accepted or officially approved by the Board of Certification in the appropriate specialty.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the oral/simulation exam</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate fails to pass any of the steps after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The specialties which require a two-step (<strong>written/computer-based and an oral/simulation</strong>) exam process include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Anesthesiology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Diagnostic Radiology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Disaster Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Emergency Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Family Practice - Obstetrics</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Psychiatry</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Radiation Oncology</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Single-Level (written/computer-based) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of three (3) consecutive years to complete the exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is received. The candidate shall be allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam. If a candidate fails to pass after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	These specialties include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Dermatology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Family Practice</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Geriatric Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Internal Medicine</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Extending the Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates who cannot complete the process in a timely manner due to one of the following reasons may appeal to the ABPS Board for an extension of the exam-cycle process.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Serious illness of the candidate</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Serious illness/death of a defined first degree relative</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Travel conditions that significantly delay travel to the exam site, such as severe weather conditions, highway or airport closures.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidate must provide documentation of the above-mentioned circumstances, such as medical reports, airline cancellation or delay notices, etc. This information should be sent to the Manager of Certification who will forward this appeal to the ABPS Board. The Board may request additional documentation. The documentation must be received by the Manager or Certification within ten (10) business days of the exam date. The documentation must be sent by traceable mail/courier.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	An exam-cycle extension fee may be levied at the discretion of the appropriate Board of Certification. An exam candidate is allowed only one extension per exam-cycle.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Click here to download a sample examination timeline (PDF 17KB)</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#18\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Application Fees --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"6\"></a>Application Fees*</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	A <strong>non‑refundable</strong> application processing fee for both certification and recertification applicants, must be submitted with the specialty application and supporting documents. <strong>NOTE: Only the application processing fee for certification is to be paid at this time. </strong>Failure to submit this fee with the application will result in the rejection of an application. Please refer to the enclosed fee schedule for application fees. Payment must be in the form of money order, personal or certified check.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#19\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Fees --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"7\"></a>Examination Fees*</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Upon approval to sit for the examination, invoices for the Written and/or Oral examinations, will be mailed.</strong> Each <strong>approved</strong> candidate for certification will receive an examination invoice, which must be paid <strong><u>before</u></strong> the candidate receives confirmation to sit for examination. Please refer to the fee schedule for examination fees. Payment must be in the form of money order, personal or certified check. <strong>NOTE: Do not submit the examination fee until you receive the above invoice, as it will be declined and returned to you.</strong></p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>*There will be a $35.00 charge for any insufficient funds processing, which will also delay the processing of your application.</strong></p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Annual Maintenance Certification Fee (AMCF) --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"8\"></a>Annual Maintenance Certification Fee (AMCF)</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The AMCF is due and payable on the first day of every new year. The AMCF is required to maintain your certification. This fee is used to cover, in part, all expenses for sustaining certification and recertification. This fee is prorated for first year Diplomates.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Refund Policy --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"9\"></a>Refund Policy</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The application processing fee will be retained by ABPS. No other exceptions or refunds will be made unless approved by the specialty boards of certification.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Registration --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"10\"></a>Examination Registration</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates approved to sit for the examination will be notified after review and approval from the Credentials Committee. The notification will include detailed information regarding the examination, as well as an invoice for the examination fee. If a candidate has not received the aforementioned confirmation within two months prior to the date of the examination, please contact the ABPS Certification Department at (813) 433-2277.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"11\"></a>Certification/Recertification Credentialing</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	As a usual and customary procedure, ABPS verifies credentials for both certification and recertification applicants using various sources including, but not limited to, the Federation of State Medical Boards Credentials Verification Service, and the American Medical Association Physicians Profiling Services.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Security --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"12\"></a>Examination Security</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Strict security measures are maintained throughout all phases of examination development and administration. Trained independent proctors supervise the administration of the examination, maintaining the strictest security throughout the testing period. Irregularities observed during the testing period, such as disturbances, giving and/or receiving unauthorized information or aid to other candidates or attempting to remove testing materials and/or notes from the testing room, may be sufficient cause to terminate participation in the examination administration, or invalidate or cancel the scores of the offending candidate(s).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Irregularities may be identified by observation of suspicious activities by examination proctors, or may be evidenced by subsequent statistical analysis of testing materials. The ABPS reserves the right to investigate each incident of misconduct or irregularity reported by a specialty board of certification under its policies on fair process.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#19\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Test Site Regulations --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"13\"></a>Test Site Regulations</strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All candidates must present photo identification (limited to driver?s license, hospital identification with photograph, or passport) at the test site in order to be permitted to take the examination. <strong>No exceptions to this requirement will be made.</strong></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Candidates must arrive at the test site at least 30 minutes prior to the announced examination time. <strong>Late arrivals will not be admitted to the testing site.</strong></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Devices with memory capabilities, books, paper, and/or notes are not permitted in the testing room. Personal possessions such as briefcases, backpacks, or large purses will be collected by the proctors and returned after the test session.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Unauthorized visitors will not be allowed at the test site. Observers approved by the boards of certification may be present during the testing session.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Scoring and Reporting --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"14\"></a>Examination Scoring and Reporting</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Written examinations are machine-graded, following the completion of the examination period. Candidates will be given the results of their written examination within 75 days after the examination date. Candidates failing the written examination will not be permitted to take the oral examination (if the specialty board requires an oral examination).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each oral examination is scored following the examination and before another candidate is tested by oral examiners. The results of the oral examination will be available to candidates after all testing is completed and all scores are recorded, reviewed, and approved by the specialty board of certification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates will receive their results in writing within 75 days of the examination date.&nbsp; <strong>No information regarding written or oral examination results will be given to candidates verbally.&nbsp; </strong>The total examination process is designed as a professional competency test and is not intended to distinguish between scores achieved above the passing point.&nbsp; Therefore, <strong>no numeric scores will be reported to any candidate.&nbsp; </strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates are permitted to take <strong>each</strong> of the written examinations and oral examinations (applicable only to the specialties requiring oral examinations), as many as <strong>three</strong> times in order to pass. For specialties requiring an <strong>on-site clinical examination</strong>, a candidate has a maximum of <strong>two</strong> opportunities to pass the clinical examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate does not pass all the required examinations within the numbers of allowable attempts, he/she must wait at least one year before reapplying for certification, and must meet the eligibility requirements in effect at the time of the new application. Additionally, the physician must provide verification of courses or seminars taken to remedy deficiencies demonstrated during the examination process.</p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<strong><u>Request for Hand Scoring</u></strong><br />\r\n		Candidates who fail a written examination may request that their examination be re-scored by hand to verify the results.&nbsp; Requests must be in writing and must be accompanied by a money order, personal or certified check, in the amount of $300 <strong>made payable to ABPS</strong>.&nbsp; Requests for hand scoring will be honored for<strong> 30 days </strong>after examination results have been released.&nbsp; All requests must be in writing, signed by the candidate.</p>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<strong><u>Cancellation of Scores</u></strong><br />\r\n		An examinee taking any ABPS Board examination, either written or oral, may elect to cancel his or her scores, provided the request from the candidate is in writing and is received in the ABPS Executive Offices within 10 days after the examination was administered.&nbsp; ABPS will send an acknowledgment of the cancellation of the score within 5 working days. A candidate who cancels his or her scores will be charged with an attempt on the test, with no indication of a pass/fail status maintained in the candidate&#39;s record.&nbsp; No refunds will be given candidates withdrawing from the examination process.</p>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Appeal of Examination Results --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"15\"></a>Examination Complaints and Appeals</strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Certification examinations should be fairly administered and accurately scored.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A candidate for certification (&quot;Candidate&quot;) should be able to raise complaint(s) about the administration, construction or contents of an examination. A Candidate should be able to appeal the results of an examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Each Board of Certification shall adopt written procedures for handling complaints and appeals for each written or computer-based examination, oral examination and, if applicable, clinical examination offered by the Board.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Every Candidate shall be provided with a copy of the procedures applicable to any examination upon being approved to take the examination. This will enable a reasonable candidate to familiarize himself or herself with the complaint and appeal procedures.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Prior to being admitted to any examination, a Candidate shall, in writing, acknowledge receipt of a copy of the procedures for that examination and certify that the Candidate is familiar with the procedures for complaints and appeals applicable to that examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Any complaint about the conditions or administration of the examination must be raised by the candidate <u>promptly and in writing</u>. The written complaint must be handed to the Proctor at the exam administration site <strong>within thirty (30) minutes</strong> of the conclusion of the exam. A complaint that could have been addressed before or during the examination but was not raised until later will not be considered, except in extraordinary circumstances.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate who raised a complaint before or during the exam administration but is unsatisfied with the means by which a complaint about exam conditions or administration was addressed must give written notice thereof, stating the reason(s), immediately following the examination and in all events before the examination is scored. The written complaint must be postmarked within seven (7) days of the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Any complaint about the construction or contents of an examination must be raised promptly and in writing immediately following the examination and in all events before the examination is scored. The written complaint must be postmarked within seven days of the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate may appeal the scoring of an examination in writing within thirty (30) days of notification of examination results. An appeal shall specify the reason(s) for the appeal. An appeal based on exam conditions, administration, contents or construction cannot be considered unless previously raised in a complaint by the Candidate done in compliance of the above mentioned procedures.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		When an appeal is filed, the Candidate shall be provided a Contact Person who will be the Candidate&#39;s sole point of contact and source of information until a final ruling by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An appeal shall be referred to an Appeals Committee of Diplomates appointed by the Board of Certification in the specialty. The Appeals Committee shall investigate and make a recommendation to ABPS. The ABPS shall rule on the appeal after considering the recommendation of the Appeals Committee.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate shall be notified in writing of the results of an appeal within two weeks of the Appeals Committee&#39;s decision.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The ABPS decision on an appeal shall be final.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Certification Designation --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"16\"></a>Certification Designation</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates passing all phases of an examination process will:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Receive a certificate suitable for framing.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be permitted to designate themselves as Diplomates of the board of certification in their particular specialty.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be permitted to use and display on business cards and stationery those certification trademarks of the Association appropriate for their particular specialty (such as &ldquo;BCEM&rdquo; for those certified in Emergency Medicine). Additionally, Diplomates making learned presentations at seminars, conferences and similar gatherings may also use and display the logo trademark in their biographical materials provided they advise the audience that their presentations represent their own views, opinions and experiences and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or experiences of the Board or all members of the American Association of Physician Specialists.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	(Currently, a ABPS certification trademark is available only to Diplomates in Emergency Medicine.)</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Non-Discrimination Policy --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"17\"></a>Non-Discrimination Policy</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS and its affiliated boards of certification do not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, medical condition, physical disability, or marital status.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"18\"></a>Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) provides alternate testing dates for candidates whose religious practices pose a conflict in taking an examination on the published date. Candidates wishing to request a change in the test because of religious practice must submit to ABPS <strong>no less than <u>six weeks</u> before the published examination date</strong> a written, signed request for such accommodation. The request must also include the name of the religion and a statement attesting to the religious tenets that restrict such activity such as taking an examination on the date normally scheduled for the examination. ABPS reserves the right to request the candidate to provide documentation from a cleric of the religion verifying the requirements of the religion and that the candidate is currently a practicing member in order for ABPS to honor the request.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS also provides accommodations to candidates with disabilities, as governed by the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA). All requests for accommodations due to disabilities governed by ADA must be submitted to ABPS <strong>no less than <u>two months</u> before the published examination date</strong>. ABPS will make every reasonable effort to provide the accommodations requested, provided they are applicable to your diagnosed disability. For ABPS to provide the accommodations, it may be necessary to administer the examination on a day different from the published date.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Requests for examination administrations with special accommodations must be presented to ABPS on letter-head stationery from a licensed, certified evaluator of your disability, at least two months in advance of the published examination date. The evaluator must provide information regarding his or her specialty, and applicable licenses and certifications. The request for special examination accommodations should include the following information from the evaluator:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Depending upon the nature and extent of the accommodations, ABPS reserves the right to schedule the examination on a date different from the published schedule in order to adequately provide the necessary accommodations. If documentation submitted with the request is incomplete or requires significant clarification, it may be necessary to delay the administration with the accommodations to the next published testing date. ABPS advises candidates to submit such requests as early as possible to provide for adequate time to resolve all issues that might arise.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS administers all of its examinations only in English. Responses from an examinee to examination questions must be in English for the candidate to be eligible to receive credit toward his or her examination score.</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Clearly worded statement of the diagnosed disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Description of the limitations resulting from the disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Complete description of the accommodations being requested.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Comprehensive description of the documentation available to support the diagnosis of the disability and the conclusion that you need the accommodations being requested. All documentation must be current, minimally within the last 5 years for learning disabilities, the last 6 months for psychiatric disabilities: or the last 3 years for all other disabilities which are not permanent physical or sensory nature.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Complete history relevant to the disability for which testing accommodations are being requested, including descriptions of situations in which the same accommodations were provided the applicant.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Explanation describing how the requested testing accommodations are relevant to the disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#18\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- ABPS Code of Ethics --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"19\"></a>ABPS Code of Ethics</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	As a Diplomate of the American Board of Physician Specialties I pledge myself to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Promote and encourage the highest level of medical ethics in medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain loyalty to the goals and objectives of the American Board of Physician Specialties</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Recognize and discharge my responsibility and that of the profession to uphold the laws and regulations relating to the practice of medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Strive for excellence in all aspects of my medical practice.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Use only legal and ethical means in the provision of care to my patients.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide patient care impartially; provide no special privilege to any individual patient based on the patient?s race, color, creed, sex, national origin or handicap.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Accept no personal compensation from any party that would influence or require special consideration in the provision of care to any patient.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information entrusted or known to me, by virtue of my role as a physician.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Cooperate in every reasonable and proper way with other physicians and work with them in the advancement of quality patient care.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Use every opportunity to improve public understanding of the role of the physician specialist.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Abide by the highest ethical standards in activities designed to attract patients to my practice.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 21:00:45','2010-03-30 21:00:45',1),(195,43,3,NULL,'','Anesthesiology General Policies','anesthesiology-general-policies#1','','','General Policies','','','<h2>\r\n	<a name=\"TOP\"></a></h2>\r\n<table align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				1.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#1\">Purpose of Certification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				2.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#2\">Scope of Certification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				3.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#3\">Examination Development and Administration</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				4.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#A\">Applications for Certification and Recertification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				5.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#5\">Examination Timelines</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				6.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#6\">Application Fees</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				7.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#7\">Examination Fees</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				8.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#8\">Annual Maintenance Certification Fee</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				9.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#9\">Refund Policy</a><br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				10.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#10\">Examination Registration</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				11.&nbsp;<a href=\"#11\">Certification/Recertification Credentialing</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				12.&nbsp;<a href=\"#12\">Examination Security</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				13.&nbsp;<a href=\"#13\">Test Site Regulations</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				14.&nbsp;<a href=\"#14\">Examination Scoring and Reporting</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				15.&nbsp;<a href=\"#15\">Examination Complaints and Appeals</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				16.&nbsp;<a href=\"#16\">Certification Designation</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				17.&nbsp;<a href=\"#17\">Non-Discrimination Policy</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				18.&nbsp;<a href=\"#16\">Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				19.&nbsp;<a href=\"#16\">ABPS Code of Ethics</a><br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!-- Purpose of Certification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"1\"></a>Purpose of Certification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS affiliated Boards of Certification (BOC) are committed to the certification of qualified physicians. Certification is based on education, practice, and experience-based requirements, against which a physician can be assessed, that suggest suitability for specialty certification. The purposes of these boards of certification are as follows:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To define the domain of knowledge and clinical skills expected of a physician;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To provide a valid assessment of the knowledge level demonstrated by a physician;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To encourage continued professional development in a specialty field;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To formally recognize physicians who meet the high standards set by the boards of certification; and</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of a specialty.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Scope of Certification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"2\"></a>Scope of Certification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Eligibility requirements and examinations of the boards of certification have been developed based on a substantial review and analysis of the current state of clinical knowledge in the field of a particular specialty, as reflected in medical literature and the patient-care setting. Members of the boards of certification have developed a certification process that assesses, meets, and/or exceeds accepted levels of knowledge and expertise in the specialty, with the goal of improving patient care. The boards of certification constantly monitor advancements in the field of the particular specialty and make revisions in their certification examinations.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Development and Administration --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"3\"></a>Examination Development and Administration</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each BOC utilizes the services of ABPS to assist in the planning, development, and administration of certification and recertification examinations as required by the ABPS affiliation requirements. ABPS assists the certifying bodies by guiding the planning, development, and psychometric evaluation of assessment procedures designed to measure professional competency.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Applications for Certification and Recertification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"4\"></a>Applications for Certification and Recertification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All applications are available through the individual &quot;Boards of Certification&quot; areas located in the left hand naviagation links. All applications are in PDF format and require <a href=\"http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html\" linkindex=\"47\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Acrobat Reader</a> to be viewed and printed.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Applicants must complete the application process by December 1 for the March/April/May examination cycle and by May 1 for the September/October/November examination cycle.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Information submitted by the applicant is subject to verification. Submission of false or misleading information constitutes grounds for exclusion from the certification process. By signing and having the application notarized, the applicant agrees to hold harmless the ABPS-affiliated boards of certification and all parties responding in good faith during such verification and for actions taken by the boards of certification during a thorough review of the information contained in the application.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a physician has been accepted as a candidate, but cannot take the examination, he/she may request a deferment. Requests for deferment must be submitted in writing to the ABPS Certification Department. <strong>Three</strong> deferments are allowed. However, a candidate must take the examination by the next time it is offered, otherwise, the application will become <strong>INVALID</strong>. The physician may reapply, but must meet the <strong>current eligibility requirements</strong>, in effect at the time of the new application, to be considered for an examination.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Deferment notification received <strong>prior to</strong> the examination response deadline will incur a fee of $200.00.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Deferment notification received <strong>after</strong> the examination response deadline but <strong>before </strong>the examination date will incur a fee of $400.00.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		If the ABPS Certification Department receives no notification of deferment and the candidate does not show up for examination, there will be no refund, no exception.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Timelines --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"5\"></a>Examination Timelines</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Three-level (written/computer-based, oral, and clinical) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of six (6) consecutive years to complete the entire exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is accepted or officially approved by the Board of Certification in the appropriate specialty.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the oral/simulation exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the clinical exam</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate fails to pass any or either of the steps after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The specialties which require a three-level (<strong>written/computer-based, oral, and clinical</strong>) exam process include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Ophthalmology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Orthopedic Surgery</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Surgery</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Two-Level (written/computer-based and an oral/simulation) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of six (6) consecutive years to complete the exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is accepted or officially approved by the Board of Certification in the appropriate specialty.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the oral/simulation exam</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate fails to pass any of the steps after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The specialties which require a two-step (<strong>written/computer-based and an oral/simulation</strong>) exam process include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Anesthesiology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Diagnostic Radiology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Disaster Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Emergency Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Family Practice - Obstetrics</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Psychiatry</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Radiation Oncology</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Single-Level (written/computer-based) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of three (3) consecutive years to complete the exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is received. The candidate shall be allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam. If a candidate fails to pass after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	These specialties include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Dermatology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Family Practice</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Geriatric Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Internal Medicine</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Extending the Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates who cannot complete the process in a timely manner due to one of the following reasons may appeal to the ABPS Board for an extension of the exam-cycle process.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Serious illness of the candidate</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Serious illness/death of a defined first degree relative</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Travel conditions that significantly delay travel to the exam site, such as severe weather conditions, highway or airport closures.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidate must provide documentation of the above-mentioned circumstances, such as medical reports, airline cancellation or delay notices, etc. This information should be sent to the Manager of Certification who will forward this appeal to the ABPS Board. The Board may request additional documentation. The documentation must be received by the Manager or Certification within ten (10) business days of the exam date. The documentation must be sent by traceable mail/courier.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	An exam-cycle extension fee may be levied at the discretion of the appropriate Board of Certification. An exam candidate is allowed only one extension per exam-cycle.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/userfiles/files/abps_SampleCertificationTimeline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to download a sample examination timeline</a> (PDF 17KB)</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#18\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Application Fees --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"6\"></a>Application Fees*</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	A <strong>non-refundable</strong> application processing fee for both certification and recertification applicants, must be submitted with the specialty application and supporting documents. <strong>NOTE: Only the application processing fee for certification is to be paid at this time. </strong>Failure to submit this fee with the application will result in the rejection of an application. Please refer to the enclosed fee schedule for application fees. Payment must be in the form of money order, personal or certified check.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#19\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Fees --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"7\"></a>Examination Fees*</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Upon approval to sit for the examination, invoices for the Written and/or Oral examinations, will be mailed.</strong> Each <strong>approved</strong> candidate for certification will receive an examination invoice, which must be paid <strong><u>before</u></strong> the candidate receives confirmation to sit for examination. Please refer to the fee schedule for examination fees. Payment must be in the form of money order, personal or certified check. <strong>NOTE: Do not submit the examination fee until you receive the above invoice, as it will be declined and returned to you.</strong></p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>*There will be a $35.00 charge for any insufficient funds processing, which will also delay the processing of your application.</strong></p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Annual Maintenance Certification Fee (AMCF) --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"8\"></a>Annual Maintenance Certification Fee (AMCF)</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The AMCF is due and payable on the first day of every new year. The AMCF is required to maintain your certification. This fee is used to cover, in part, all expenses for sustaining certification and recertification. This fee is prorated for first year Diplomates.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Refund Policy --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"9\"></a>Refund Policy</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The application processing fee will be retained by ABPS. No other exceptions or refunds will be made unless approved by the specialty boards of certification.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Registration --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"10\"></a>Examination Registration</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates approved to sit for the examination will be notified after review and approval from the Credentials Committee. The notification will include detailed information regarding the examination, as well as an invoice for the examination fee. If a candidate has not received the aforementioned confirmation within two months prior to the date of the examination, please contact the ABPS Certification Department at (813) 433-2277.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"11\"></a>Certification/Recertification Credentialing</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	As a usual and customary procedure, ABPS verifies credentials for both certification and recertification applicants using various sources including, but not limited to, the Federation of State Medical Boards Credentials Verification Service, and the American Medical Association Physicians Profiling Services.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Security --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"12\"></a>Examination Security</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Strict security measures are maintained throughout all phases of examination development and administration. Trained independent proctors supervise the administration of the examination, maintaining the strictest security throughout the testing period. Irregularities observed during the testing period, such as disturbances, giving and/or receiving unauthorized information or aid to other candidates or attempting to remove testing materials and/or notes from the testing room, may be sufficient cause to terminate participation in the examination administration, or invalidate or cancel the scores of the offending candidate(s).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Irregularities may be identified by observation of suspicious activities by examination proctors, or may be evidenced by subsequent statistical analysis of testing materials. The ABPS reserves the right to investigate each incident of misconduct or irregularity reported by a specialty board of certification under its policies on fair process.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#19\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Test Site Regulations --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"13\"></a>Test Site Regulations</strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All candidates must present photo identification (limited to driver?s license, hospital identification with photograph, or passport) at the test site in order to be permitted to take the examination. <strong>No exceptions to this requirement will be made.</strong></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Candidates must arrive at the test site at least 30 minutes prior to the announced examination time. <strong>Late arrivals will not be admitted to the testing site.</strong></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Devices with memory capabilities, books, paper, and/or notes are not permitted in the testing room. Personal possessions such as briefcases, backpacks, or large purses will be collected by the proctors and returned after the test session.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Unauthorized visitors will not be allowed at the test site. Observers approved by the boards of certification may be present during the testing session.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Scoring and Reporting --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"14\"></a>Examination Scoring and Reporting</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Written examinations are machine-graded, following the completion of the examination period. Candidates will be given the results of their written examination within 75 days after the examination date. Candidates failing the written examination will not be permitted to take the oral examination (if the specialty board requires an oral examination).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each oral examination is scored following the examination and before another candidate is tested by oral examiners. The results of the oral examination will be available to candidates after all testing is completed and all scores are recorded, reviewed, and approved by the specialty board of certification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates will receive their results in writing within 75 days of the examination date.&nbsp; <strong>No information regarding written or oral examination results will be given to candidates verbally.&nbsp; </strong>The total examination process is designed as a professional competency test and is not intended to distinguish between scores achieved above the passing point.&nbsp; Therefore, <strong>no numeric scores will be reported to any candidate.&nbsp; </strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates are permitted to take <strong>each</strong> of the written examinations and oral examinations (applicable only to the specialties requiring oral examinations), as many as <strong>three</strong> times in order to pass. For specialties requiring an <strong>on-site clinical examination</strong>, a candidate has a maximum of <strong>two</strong> opportunities to pass the clinical examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate does not pass all the required examinations within the numbers of allowable attempts, he/she must wait at least one year before reapplying for certification, and must meet the eligibility requirements in effect at the time of the new application. Additionally, the physician must provide verification of courses or seminars taken to remedy deficiencies demonstrated during the examination process.</p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<strong><u>Request for Hand Scoring</u></strong><br />\r\n		Candidates who fail a written examination may request that their examination be re-scored by hand to verify the results.&nbsp; Requests must be in writing and must be accompanied by a money order, personal or certified check, in the amount of $300 <strong>made payable to ABPS</strong>.&nbsp; Requests for hand scoring will be honored for<strong> 30 days </strong>after examination results have been released.&nbsp; All requests must be in writing, signed by the candidate.</p>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<strong><u>Cancellation of Scores</u></strong><br />\r\n		An examinee taking any ABPS Board examination, either written or oral, may elect to cancel his or her scores, provided the request from the candidate is in writing and is received in the ABPS Executive Offices within 10 days after the examination was administered.&nbsp; ABPS will send an acknowledgment of the cancellation of the score within 5 working days. A candidate who cancels his or her scores will be charged with an attempt on the test, with no indication of a pass/fail status maintained in the candidate&#39;s record.&nbsp; No refunds will be given candidates withdrawing from the examination process.</p>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Appeal of Examination Results --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"15\"></a>Examination Complaints and Appeals</strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Certification examinations should be fairly administered and accurately scored.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A candidate for certification (&quot;Candidate&quot;) should be able to raise complaint(s) about the administration, construction or contents of an examination. A Candidate should be able to appeal the results of an examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Each Board of Certification shall adopt written procedures for handling complaints and appeals for each written or computer-based examination, oral examination and, if applicable, clinical examination offered by the Board.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Every Candidate shall be provided with a copy of the procedures applicable to any examination upon being approved to take the examination. This will enable a reasonable candidate to familiarize himself or herself with the complaint and appeal procedures.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Prior to being admitted to any examination, a Candidate shall, in writing, acknowledge receipt of a copy of the procedures for that examination and certify that the Candidate is familiar with the procedures for complaints and appeals applicable to that examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Any complaint about the conditions or administration of the examination must be raised by the candidate <u>promptly and in writing</u>. The written complaint must be handed to the Proctor at the exam administration site <strong>within thirty (30) minutes</strong> of the conclusion of the exam. A complaint that could have been addressed before or during the examination but was not raised until later will not be considered, except in extraordinary circumstances.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate who raised a complaint before or during the exam administration but is unsatisfied with the means by which a complaint about exam conditions or administration was addressed must give written notice thereof, stating the reason(s), immediately following the examination and in all events before the examination is scored. The written complaint must be postmarked within seven (7) days of the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Any complaint about the construction or contents of an examination must be raised promptly and in writing immediately following the examination and in all events before the examination is scored. The written complaint must be postmarked within seven days of the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate may appeal the scoring of an examination in writing within thirty (30) days of notification of examination results. An appeal shall specify the reason(s) for the appeal. An appeal based on exam conditions, administration, contents or construction cannot be considered unless previously raised in a complaint by the Candidate done in compliance of the above mentioned procedures.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		When an appeal is filed, the Candidate shall be provided a Contact Person who will be the Candidate&#39;s sole point of contact and source of information until a final ruling by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An appeal shall be referred to an Appeals Committee of Diplomates appointed by the Board of Certification in the specialty. The Appeals Committee shall investigate and make a recommendation to ABPS. The ABPS shall rule on the appeal after considering the recommendation of the Appeals Committee.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate shall be notified in writing of the results of an appeal within two weeks of the Appeals Committee&#39;s decision.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The ABPS decision on an appeal shall be final.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Certification Designation --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"16\"></a>Certification Designation</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates passing all phases of an examination process will:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Receive a certificate suitable for framing.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be permitted to designate themselves as Diplomates of the board of certification in their particular specialty.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be permitted to use and display on business cards and stationery those certification trademarks of the Association appropriate for their particular specialty (such as &ldquo;BCEM&rdquo; for those certified in Emergency Medicine). Additionally, Diplomates making learned presentations at seminars, conferences and similar gatherings may also use and display the logo trademark in their biographical materials provided they advise the audience that their presentations represent their own views, opinions and experiences and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or experiences of the Board or all members of the American Association of Physician Specialists.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	(Currently, a ABPS certification trademark is available only to Diplomates in Emergency Medicine.)</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Non-Discrimination Policy --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"17\"></a>Non-Discrimination Policy</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS and its affiliated boards of certification do not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, medical condition, physical disability, or marital status.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"18\"></a>Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) provides alternate testing dates for candidates whose religious practices pose a conflict in taking an examination on the published date. Candidates wishing to request a change in the test because of religious practice must submit to ABPS <strong>no less than <u>six weeks</u> before the published examination date</strong> a written, signed request for such accommodation. The request must also include the name of the religion and a statement attesting to the religious tenets that restrict such activity such as taking an examination on the date normally scheduled for the examination. ABPS reserves the right to request the candidate to provide documentation from a cleric of the religion verifying the requirements of the religion and that the candidate is currently a practicing member in order for ABPS to honor the request.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS also provides accommodations to candidates with disabilities, as governed by the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA). All requests for accommodations due to disabilities governed by ADA must be submitted to ABPS <strong>no less than <u>two months</u> before the published examination date</strong>. ABPS will make every reasonable effort to provide the accommodations requested, provided they are applicable to your diagnosed disability. For ABPS to provide the accommodations, it may be necessary to administer the examination on a day different from the published date.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Requests for examination administrations with special accommodations must be presented to ABPS on letter-head stationery from a licensed, certified evaluator of your disability, at least two months in advance of the published examination date. The evaluator must provide information regarding his or her specialty, and applicable licenses and certifications. The request for special examination accommodations should include the following information from the evaluator:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Depending upon the nature and extent of the accommodations, ABPS reserves the right to schedule the examination on a date different from the published schedule in order to adequately provide the necessary accommodations. If documentation submitted with the request is incomplete or requires significant clarification, it may be necessary to delay the administration with the accommodations to the next published testing date. ABPS advises candidates to submit such requests as early as possible to provide for adequate time to resolve all issues that might arise.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS administers all of its examinations only in English. Responses from an examinee to examination questions must be in English for the candidate to be eligible to receive credit toward his or her examination score.</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Clearly worded statement of the diagnosed disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Description of the limitations resulting from the disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Complete description of the accommodations being requested.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Comprehensive description of the documentation available to support the diagnosis of the disability and the conclusion that you need the accommodations being requested. All documentation must be current, minimally within the last 5 years for learning disabilities, the last 6 months for psychiatric disabilities: or the last 3 years for all other disabilities which are not permanent physical or sensory nature.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Complete history relevant to the disability for which testing accommodations are being requested, including descriptions of situations in which the same accommodations were provided the applicant.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Explanation describing how the requested testing accommodations are relevant to the disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#18\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- ABPS Code of Ethics --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"19\"></a>ABPS Code of Ethics</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	As a Diplomate of the American Board of Physician Specialties I pledge myself to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Promote and encourage the highest level of medical ethics in medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain loyalty to the goals and objectives of the American Board of Physician Specialties</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Recognize and discharge my responsibility and that of the profession to uphold the laws and regulations relating to the practice of medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Strive for excellence in all aspects of my medical practice.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Use only legal and ethical means in the provision of care to my patients.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide patient care impartially; provide no special privilege to any individual patient based on the patient?s race, color, creed, sex, national origin or handicap.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Accept no personal compensation from any party that would influence or require special consideration in the provision of care to any patient.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information entrusted or known to me, by virtue of my role as a physician.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Cooperate in every reasonable and proper way with other physicians and work with them in the advancement of quality patient care.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Use every opportunity to improve public understanding of the role of the physician specialist.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Abide by the highest ethical standards in activities designed to attract patients to my practice.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 21:03:59','2010-03-30 21:03:59',1),(196,43,4,NULL,'','Anesthesiology General Policies','anesthesiology-general-policies#1','','','General Policies','','','<h2>\r\n	<a name=\"TOP\"></a></h2>\r\n<table align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				1.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#1\">Purpose of Certification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				2.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#2\">Scope of Certification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				3.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#3\">Examination Development and Administration</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				4.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#A\">Applications for Certification and Recertification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				5.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#5\">Examination Timelines</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				6.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#6\">Application Fees</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				7.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#7\">Examination Fees</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				8.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#8\">Annual Maintenance Certification Fee</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				9.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#9\">Refund Policy</a><br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				10.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#10\">Examination Registration</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				11.&nbsp;<a href=\"#11\">Certification/Recertification Credentialing</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				12.&nbsp;<a href=\"#12\">Examination Security</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				13.&nbsp;<a href=\"#13\">Test Site Regulations</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				14.&nbsp;<a href=\"#14\">Examination Scoring and Reporting</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				15.&nbsp;<a href=\"#15\">Examination Complaints and Appeals</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				16.&nbsp;<a href=\"#16\">Certification Designation</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				17.&nbsp;<a href=\"#17\">Non-Discrimination Policy</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				18.&nbsp;<a href=\"#16\">Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				19.&nbsp;<a href=\"#16\">ABPS Code of Ethics</a><br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!-- Purpose of Certification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"1\"></a>Purpose of Certification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS affiliated Boards of Certification (BOC) are committed to the certification of qualified physicians. Certification is based on education, practice, and experience-based requirements, against which a physician can be assessed, that suggest suitability for specialty certification. The purposes of these boards of certification are as follows:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To define the domain of knowledge and clinical skills expected of a physician;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To provide a valid assessment of the knowledge level demonstrated by a physician;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To encourage continued professional development in a specialty field;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To formally recognize physicians who meet the high standards set by the boards of certification; and</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of a specialty.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Scope of Certification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"2\"></a>Scope of Certification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Eligibility requirements and examinations of the boards of certification have been developed based on a substantial review and analysis of the current state of clinical knowledge in the field of a particular specialty, as reflected in medical literature and the patient-care setting. Members of the boards of certification have developed a certification process that assesses, meets, and/or exceeds accepted levels of knowledge and expertise in the specialty, with the goal of improving patient care. The boards of certification constantly monitor advancements in the field of the particular specialty and make revisions in their certification examinations.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Development and Administration --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"3\"></a>Examination Development and Administration</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each BOC utilizes the services of ABPS to assist in the planning, development, and administration of certification and recertification examinations as required by the ABPS affiliation requirements. ABPS assists the certifying bodies by guiding the planning, development, and psychometric evaluation of assessment procedures designed to measure professional competency.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Applications for Certification and Recertification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"4\"></a>Applications for Certification and Recertification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All applications are available through the individual &quot;Boards of Certification&quot; areas located in the left hand naviagation links. All applications are in PDF format and require <a href=\"http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html\" linkindex=\"47\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Acrobat Reader</a> to be viewed and printed.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Applicants must complete the application process by December 1 for the March/April/May examination cycle and by May 1 for the September/October/November examination cycle.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Information submitted by the applicant is subject to verification. Submission of false or misleading information constitutes grounds for exclusion from the certification process. By signing and having the application notarized, the applicant agrees to hold harmless the ABPS-affiliated boards of certification and all parties responding in good faith during such verification and for actions taken by the boards of certification during a thorough review of the information contained in the application.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a physician has been accepted as a candidate, but cannot take the examination, he/she may request a deferment. Requests for deferment must be submitted in writing to the ABPS Certification Department. <strong>Three</strong> deferments are allowed. However, a candidate must take the examination by the next time it is offered, otherwise, the application will become <strong>INVALID</strong>. The physician may reapply, but must meet the <strong>current eligibility requirements</strong>, in effect at the time of the new application, to be considered for an examination.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Deferment notification received <strong>prior to</strong> the examination response deadline will incur a fee of $200.00.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Deferment notification received <strong>after</strong> the examination response deadline but <strong>before </strong>the examination date will incur a fee of $400.00.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		If the ABPS Certification Department receives no notification of deferment and the candidate does not show up for examination, there will be no refund, no exception.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Timelines --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"5\"></a>Examination Timelines</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Three-level (written/computer-based, oral, and clinical) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of six (6) consecutive years to complete the entire exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is accepted or officially approved by the Board of Certification in the appropriate specialty.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the oral/simulation exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the clinical exam</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate fails to pass any or either of the steps after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The specialties which require a three-level (<strong>written/computer-based, oral, and clinical</strong>) exam process include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Ophthalmology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Orthopedic Surgery</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Surgery</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Two-Level (written/computer-based and an oral/simulation) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of six (6) consecutive years to complete the exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is accepted or officially approved by the Board of Certification in the appropriate specialty.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the oral/simulation exam</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate fails to pass any of the steps after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The specialties which require a two-step (<strong>written/computer-based and an oral/simulation</strong>) exam process include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Anesthesiology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Diagnostic Radiology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Disaster Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Emergency Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Family Practice - Obstetrics</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Psychiatry</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Radiation Oncology</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Single-Level (written/computer-based) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of three (3) consecutive years to complete the exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is received. The candidate shall be allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam. If a candidate fails to pass after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	These specialties include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Dermatology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Family Practice</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Geriatric Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Internal Medicine</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Extending the Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates who cannot complete the process in a timely manner due to one of the following reasons may appeal to the ABPS Board for an extension of the exam-cycle process.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Serious illness of the candidate</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Serious illness/death of a defined first degree relative</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Travel conditions that significantly delay travel to the exam site, such as severe weather conditions, highway or airport closures.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidate must provide documentation of the above-mentioned circumstances, such as medical reports, airline cancellation or delay notices, etc. This information should be sent to the Manager of Certification who will forward this appeal to the ABPS Board. The Board may request additional documentation. The documentation must be received by the Manager or Certification within ten (10) business days of the exam date. The documentation must be sent by traceable mail/courier.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	An exam-cycle extension fee may be levied at the discretion of the appropriate Board of Certification. An exam candidate is allowed only one extension per exam-cycle.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/userfiles/files/abps_SampleCertificationTimeline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to download a sample examination timeline</a> (PDF 17KB)</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#18\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Application Fees --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"6\"></a>Application Fees*</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	A <strong>non‑refundable</strong> application processing fee for both certification and recertification applicants, must be submitted with the specialty application and supporting documents. <strong>NOTE: Only the application processing fee for certification is to be paid at this time. </strong>Failure to submit this fee with the application will result in the rejection of an application. Please refer to the enclosed fee schedule for application fees. Payment must be in the form of money order, personal or certified check.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#19\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Fees --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"7\"></a>Examination Fees*</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Upon approval to sit for the examination, invoices for the Written and/or Oral examinations, will be mailed.</strong> Each <strong>approved</strong> candidate for certification will receive an examination invoice, which must be paid <strong><u>before</u></strong> the candidate receives confirmation to sit for examination. Please refer to the fee schedule for examination fees. Payment must be in the form of money order, personal or certified check. <strong>NOTE: Do not submit the examination fee until you receive the above invoice, as it will be declined and returned to you.</strong></p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>*There will be a $35.00 charge for any insufficient funds processing, which will also delay the processing of your application.</strong></p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Annual Maintenance Certification Fee (AMCF) --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"8\"></a>Annual Maintenance Certification Fee (AMCF)</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The AMCF is due and payable on the first day of every new year. The AMCF is required to maintain your certification. This fee is used to cover, in part, all expenses for sustaining certification and recertification. This fee is prorated for first year Diplomates.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Refund Policy --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"9\"></a>Refund Policy</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The application processing fee will be retained by ABPS. No other exceptions or refunds will be made unless approved by the specialty boards of certification.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Registration --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"10\"></a>Examination Registration</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates approved to sit for the examination will be notified after review and approval from the Credentials Committee. The notification will include detailed information regarding the examination, as well as an invoice for the examination fee. If a candidate has not received the aforementioned confirmation within two months prior to the date of the examination, please contact the ABPS Certification Department at (813) 433-2277.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"11\"></a>Certification/Recertification Credentialing</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	As a usual and customary procedure, ABPS verifies credentials for both certification and recertification applicants using various sources including, but not limited to, the Federation of State Medical Boards Credentials Verification Service, and the American Medical Association Physicians Profiling Services.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Security --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"12\"></a>Examination Security</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Strict security measures are maintained throughout all phases of examination development and administration. Trained independent proctors supervise the administration of the examination, maintaining the strictest security throughout the testing period. Irregularities observed during the testing period, such as disturbances, giving and/or receiving unauthorized information or aid to other candidates or attempting to remove testing materials and/or notes from the testing room, may be sufficient cause to terminate participation in the examination administration, or invalidate or cancel the scores of the offending candidate(s).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Irregularities may be identified by observation of suspicious activities by examination proctors, or may be evidenced by subsequent statistical analysis of testing materials. The ABPS reserves the right to investigate each incident of misconduct or irregularity reported by a specialty board of certification under its policies on fair process.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#19\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Test Site Regulations --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"13\"></a>Test Site Regulations</strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All candidates must present photo identification (limited to driver?s license, hospital identification with photograph, or passport) at the test site in order to be permitted to take the examination. <strong>No exceptions to this requirement will be made.</strong></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Candidates must arrive at the test site at least 30 minutes prior to the announced examination time. <strong>Late arrivals will not be admitted to the testing site.</strong></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Devices with memory capabilities, books, paper, and/or notes are not permitted in the testing room. Personal possessions such as briefcases, backpacks, or large purses will be collected by the proctors and returned after the test session.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Unauthorized visitors will not be allowed at the test site. Observers approved by the boards of certification may be present during the testing session.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Scoring and Reporting --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"14\"></a>Examination Scoring and Reporting</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Written examinations are machine-graded, following the completion of the examination period. Candidates will be given the results of their written examination within 75 days after the examination date. Candidates failing the written examination will not be permitted to take the oral examination (if the specialty board requires an oral examination).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each oral examination is scored following the examination and before another candidate is tested by oral examiners. The results of the oral examination will be available to candidates after all testing is completed and all scores are recorded, reviewed, and approved by the specialty board of certification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates will receive their results in writing within 75 days of the examination date.&nbsp; <strong>No information regarding written or oral examination results will be given to candidates verbally.&nbsp; </strong>The total examination process is designed as a professional competency test and is not intended to distinguish between scores achieved above the passing point.&nbsp; Therefore, <strong>no numeric scores will be reported to any candidate.&nbsp; </strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates are permitted to take <strong>each</strong> of the written examinations and oral examinations (applicable only to the specialties requiring oral examinations), as many as <strong>three</strong> times in order to pass. For specialties requiring an <strong>on-site clinical examination</strong>, a candidate has a maximum of <strong>two</strong> opportunities to pass the clinical examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate does not pass all the required examinations within the numbers of allowable attempts, he/she must wait at least one year before reapplying for certification, and must meet the eligibility requirements in effect at the time of the new application. Additionally, the physician must provide verification of courses or seminars taken to remedy deficiencies demonstrated during the examination process.</p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<strong><u>Request for Hand Scoring</u></strong><br />\r\n		Candidates who fail a written examination may request that their examination be re-scored by hand to verify the results.&nbsp; Requests must be in writing and must be accompanied by a money order, personal or certified check, in the amount of $300 <strong>made payable to ABPS</strong>.&nbsp; Requests for hand scoring will be honored for<strong> 30 days </strong>after examination results have been released.&nbsp; All requests must be in writing, signed by the candidate.</p>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<strong><u>Cancellation of Scores</u></strong><br />\r\n		An examinee taking any ABPS Board examination, either written or oral, may elect to cancel his or her scores, provided the request from the candidate is in writing and is received in the ABPS Executive Offices within 10 days after the examination was administered.&nbsp; ABPS will send an acknowledgment of the cancellation of the score within 5 working days. A candidate who cancels his or her scores will be charged with an attempt on the test, with no indication of a pass/fail status maintained in the candidate&#39;s record.&nbsp; No refunds will be given candidates withdrawing from the examination process.</p>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Appeal of Examination Results --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"15\"></a>Examination Complaints and Appeals</strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Certification examinations should be fairly administered and accurately scored.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A candidate for certification (&quot;Candidate&quot;) should be able to raise complaint(s) about the administration, construction or contents of an examination. A Candidate should be able to appeal the results of an examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Each Board of Certification shall adopt written procedures for handling complaints and appeals for each written or computer-based examination, oral examination and, if applicable, clinical examination offered by the Board.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Every Candidate shall be provided with a copy of the procedures applicable to any examination upon being approved to take the examination. This will enable a reasonable candidate to familiarize himself or herself with the complaint and appeal procedures.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Prior to being admitted to any examination, a Candidate shall, in writing, acknowledge receipt of a copy of the procedures for that examination and certify that the Candidate is familiar with the procedures for complaints and appeals applicable to that examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Any complaint about the conditions or administration of the examination must be raised by the candidate <u>promptly and in writing</u>. The written complaint must be handed to the Proctor at the exam administration site <strong>within thirty (30) minutes</strong> of the conclusion of the exam. A complaint that could have been addressed before or during the examination but was not raised until later will not be considered, except in extraordinary circumstances.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate who raised a complaint before or during the exam administration but is unsatisfied with the means by which a complaint about exam conditions or administration was addressed must give written notice thereof, stating the reason(s), immediately following the examination and in all events before the examination is scored. The written complaint must be postmarked within seven (7) days of the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Any complaint about the construction or contents of an examination must be raised promptly and in writing immediately following the examination and in all events before the examination is scored. The written complaint must be postmarked within seven days of the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate may appeal the scoring of an examination in writing within thirty (30) days of notification of examination results. An appeal shall specify the reason(s) for the appeal. An appeal based on exam conditions, administration, contents or construction cannot be considered unless previously raised in a complaint by the Candidate done in compliance of the above mentioned procedures.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		When an appeal is filed, the Candidate shall be provided a Contact Person who will be the Candidate&#39;s sole point of contact and source of information until a final ruling by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An appeal shall be referred to an Appeals Committee of Diplomates appointed by the Board of Certification in the specialty. The Appeals Committee shall investigate and make a recommendation to ABPS. The ABPS shall rule on the appeal after considering the recommendation of the Appeals Committee.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate shall be notified in writing of the results of an appeal within two weeks of the Appeals Committee&#39;s decision.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The ABPS decision on an appeal shall be final.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Certification Designation --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"16\"></a>Certification Designation</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates passing all phases of an examination process will:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Receive a certificate suitable for framing.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be permitted to designate themselves as Diplomates of the board of certification in their particular specialty.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be permitted to use and display on business cards and stationery those certification trademarks of the Association appropriate for their particular specialty (such as &ldquo;BCEM&rdquo; for those certified in Emergency Medicine). Additionally, Diplomates making learned presentations at seminars, conferences and similar gatherings may also use and display the logo trademark in their biographical materials provided they advise the audience that their presentations represent their own views, opinions and experiences and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or experiences of the Board or all members of the American Association of Physician Specialists.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	(Currently, a ABPS certification trademark is available only to Diplomates in Emergency Medicine.)</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Non-Discrimination Policy --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"17\"></a>Non-Discrimination Policy</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS and its affiliated boards of certification do not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, medical condition, physical disability, or marital status.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"18\"></a>Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) provides alternate testing dates for candidates whose religious practices pose a conflict in taking an examination on the published date. Candidates wishing to request a change in the test because of religious practice must submit to ABPS <strong>no less than <u>six weeks</u> before the published examination date</strong> a written, signed request for such accommodation. The request must also include the name of the religion and a statement attesting to the religious tenets that restrict such activity such as taking an examination on the date normally scheduled for the examination. ABPS reserves the right to request the candidate to provide documentation from a cleric of the religion verifying the requirements of the religion and that the candidate is currently a practicing member in order for ABPS to honor the request.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS also provides accommodations to candidates with disabilities, as governed by the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA). All requests for accommodations due to disabilities governed by ADA must be submitted to ABPS <strong>no less than <u>two months</u> before the published examination date</strong>. ABPS will make every reasonable effort to provide the accommodations requested, provided they are applicable to your diagnosed disability. For ABPS to provide the accommodations, it may be necessary to administer the examination on a day different from the published date.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Requests for examination administrations with special accommodations must be presented to ABPS on letter-head stationery from a licensed, certified evaluator of your disability, at least two months in advance of the published examination date. The evaluator must provide information regarding his or her specialty, and applicable licenses and certifications. The request for special examination accommodations should include the following information from the evaluator:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Depending upon the nature and extent of the accommodations, ABPS reserves the right to schedule the examination on a date different from the published schedule in order to adequately provide the necessary accommodations. If documentation submitted with the request is incomplete or requires significant clarification, it may be necessary to delay the administration with the accommodations to the next published testing date. ABPS advises candidates to submit such requests as early as possible to provide for adequate time to resolve all issues that might arise.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS administers all of its examinations only in English. Responses from an examinee to examination questions must be in English for the candidate to be eligible to receive credit toward his or her examination score.</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Clearly worded statement of the diagnosed disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Description of the limitations resulting from the disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Complete description of the accommodations being requested.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Comprehensive description of the documentation available to support the diagnosis of the disability and the conclusion that you need the accommodations being requested. All documentation must be current, minimally within the last 5 years for learning disabilities, the last 6 months for psychiatric disabilities: or the last 3 years for all other disabilities which are not permanent physical or sensory nature.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Complete history relevant to the disability for which testing accommodations are being requested, including descriptions of situations in which the same accommodations were provided the applicant.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Explanation describing how the requested testing accommodations are relevant to the disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#18\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- ABPS Code of Ethics --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"19\"></a>ABPS Code of Ethics</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	As a Diplomate of the American Board of Physician Specialties I pledge myself to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Promote and encourage the highest level of medical ethics in medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain loyalty to the goals and objectives of the American Board of Physician Specialties</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Recognize and discharge my responsibility and that of the profession to uphold the laws and regulations relating to the practice of medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Strive for excellence in all aspects of my medical practice.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Use only legal and ethical means in the provision of care to my patients.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide patient care impartially; provide no special privilege to any individual patient based on the patient?s race, color, creed, sex, national origin or handicap.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Accept no personal compensation from any party that would influence or require special consideration in the provision of care to any patient.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information entrusted or known to me, by virtue of my role as a physician.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Cooperate in every reasonable and proper way with other physicians and work with them in the advancement of quality patient care.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Use every opportunity to improve public understanding of the role of the physician specialist.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Abide by the highest ethical standards in activities designed to attract patients to my practice.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 21:05:14','2010-03-30 21:05:14',1),(197,44,1,NULL,'','Anesthesiology Governance','anesthesiology-governance','','','Governance','','','<h4 align=\"center\">\r\n	June 2008-2009</h4>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>American Board of Physician Specialties</b><br />\r\n	American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) is composed of the Chairs of the ABPS affiliated Boards of Certification. The committee is responsible for monitoring the adherence to approved ABPS standards related to certification examination construction, administration, grading, reliability, and validity and, as necessary, will review, and recommend revisions to the certification standards to ensure quality control.</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>ABPS Officers and Members</b><br />\r\n	Solomon Behar, M.D., FAAA, Member<br />\r\n	Steven G. Carin, Jr., D.O., FAAIM, Chair<br />\r\n	A. Robert Cerrato, D.O., J.D., Member<br />\r\n	James C. Clouse, D.O., FAAGM, Member<br />\r\n	Carola H. Fleener, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Robert J. Geller, D.O., FAAEP, Member<br />\r\n	James P. Maguire, M.D., FAASS, Member<br />\r\n	David G.C. McCann, M.D., FAASFP, Member<br />\r\n	Thomas G. Pelz, D.O., FAAIM, Member<br />\r\n	Allen R. Prince, D.O., FAASOS, Member<br />\r\n	Craig S. Smith, M.D., Member</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>ABPS Affiliated Boards of Certification Officers and Members</b></p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>Board of Certification in Anesthesiology (BCA)</b><br />\r\n	Solomon Behar, M.D., FAAA,Chair<br />\r\n	Richard B. Esack, D.O., FAAA, Member<br />\r\n	Jeffrey T. Follansbee, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Manfred Kreuzpaintner, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Anthony P. Russo, Jr., D.O., FAAA, Member<br />\r\n	Susan M. Sarracino, M.D., Ph.D., FAAA, Vice-Chair<br />\r\n	Vinita Sodhi, M.D., Member</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>American Board of Disaster Medicine (ABODM)</b><br />\r\n	Brian L. Brown, D.O., Member<br />\r\n	Arthur Cooper, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Michael A. Duchesneau, M.D.,Member<br />\r\n	Lorraine M. Giordano, M.D., FACEP, Member<br />\r\n	Peter D. Marghella, Public Member<br />\r\n	David G. C. McCann, M.D., FAASFP, Chair<br />\r\n	Maurice A. Ramirez, D.O., Vice Chair<br />\r\n	Frederick L. Slone, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Martin E. Thornton, D.O., Member<br />\r\n	Cyril H. Wecht, M.D., J.D., Member<br />\r\n	Michael Welner, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Major General James L. Williams, Pubilc Member</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM)</b><br />\r\n	Terrance Lee Baker, M.D., M.S., Secretary<br />\r\n	Robert J. Geller, D.O., FAAEP, Chair<br />\r\n	Nagui Y. Hanna, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	David M. Lemonick, M.D., FAAEP, Immediate Past-Chair and Credentials Chair<br />\r\n	Patrick Nichelson, Ph.D, Public Member<br />\r\n	S. John Pappas, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Betsey B. Schenck, D.O., FAAEP, Member<br />\r\n	Mitchell J. Schoen, M.D., FAAEP,Member<br />\r\n	Margaret C. Vives-Austin, M.D, FAAEP, Vice-Chair</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>American Board of Family Medicine Obstetrics (ABOFMO)</b><br />\r\n	Daniel M. Avery, M.D., Chair<br />\r\n	Harold M. Bacchus, Jr., M.D., FAAFP, Member<br />\r\n	Hernan R. Brizuela, M.D., FAAOG, Member<br />\r\n	Victoria G. Fernando, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Mark D. Gideonsen, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Dwight Hooper, M.D., MBA&lt; Member<br />\r\n	Kimberly Howerton, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Brian Kerrigan, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Regina Kim, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Mark T. Loafman, M.D., M.P.H., Vice Chair<br />\r\n	Sagi V. Mathew, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Nathalie McCammon, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Christen Morrow, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Paul D. Mozley, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Angela Potter, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Avinash Reddy, M.D., Secretary<br />\r\n	William MacMillan Rodney, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Lisa A Solinas, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Thomas J. Staff, M.D., M.P.H., Member</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>Board of Certification in Family Practice (BCFP)</b><br />\r\n	Carola H. Fleener, M.D., Chair<br />\r\n	William J. Garrity, D.O., Vice-Chair<br />\r\n	Allan C. Genteman, D.O., FAASFP, FAAGM, Member<br />\r\n	Ronald H. Jones, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	David P. Kalin, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Elizabeth Dillon Lanoue, M.D., Member</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>Board of Certification in Geriatric Medicine (BCGM)</b><br />\r\n	James C. Clouse, D.O., FAAGM, Member<br />\r\n	Allan C. Genteman, D.O., FAASFP, FAAGM, Member<br />\r\n	Maxine O&#39;Dell Gernert, D.Min, Public Member<br />\r\n	Paul G. Heyslinger, M.D.,Member<br />\r\n	Vaidy V. Nathan, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Ghulam Waris, M.D., Member</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>American Board of Certification in Hospital Medicine (ABHM)</b><br />\r\n	James T. Aldridge, D.O., Member<br />\r\n	Steven G. Carin, Jr., D.O., FAAIM, Vice Chair<br />\r\n	William M. Castillo, M.D., FAASS, Member<br />\r\n	Franklin O. De La Cruz, M.D., Secretary<br />\r\n	Luay Dindo, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Allan C. Genteman, D.O., FAASFP, FAAGM, Member<br />\r\n	Stephen Gilmore, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Stve Kuplesky, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Eduardo C. Lu, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Monte Mark Mitchell, D.O., J.D., Member<br />\r\n	Thomas G. Pelz, D.O., FAAIM, Chair<br />\r\n	Asaf R. Qadeer, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Madonna Ringswald, D.O., Member<br />\r\n	Ronald D. Tanner, D.O., Ph.D., Member<br />\r\n	John J. Westwood, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Frederick Michael Wilson, M.D., Member</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>Board of Certification in Internal Medicine (BCIM)</b><br />\r\n	Arthur L. Berman, D.O., FAAIM, Secretary/Treasurer<br />\r\n	Barney T. Bishop, III, Public Member<br />\r\n	Steven G. Carin, Jr., D.O., FAAIM, Member<br />\r\n	Herbert Pardell, D.O, FAAIM, Member<br />\r\n	Thomas G. Pelz, D.O., FAAIM, Chair<br />\r\n	Roger K. Schwartzberg, D.O., FAAIM, Member<br />\r\n	Michael W. Steppie, M.D., Vice-Chair</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>Board of Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (BCOS)</b><br />\r\n	Lloyd W. Fernald, Jr., D.B.A., Public Member<br />\r\n	Ravindra P. Joshi, M.D., FRCS, Member<br />\r\n	Stephen A. Montes, D.O., FAASOS, Vice-Chair<br />\r\n	John C. Pellosie, D.O., FACGP, FAASOS, Member<br />\r\n	Allen R. Prince, D.O., FAASOS, Chair</p>\r\n<p align=\"left\">\r\n	<b>Board of Certification in Radiology (BCR)</b><br />\r\n	Nancy Ann Hallo, M.D., Vice-Chair<br />\r\n	Melvin Helitzer, M.D., Public Member<br />\r\n	Joe Ford Jacobs, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Bruce A. Merwin, M.D., Member<br />\r\n	Craig S. Smith, M.D., Chair</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Board of Certification in Surgery (BCS)</b><br />\r\n	Franklin O. De La Cruz, M.D., Secretary<br />\r\n	Jack V. Greiner, D.O.,Ph.D.,FAASS, Member<br />\r\n	James P. Maguire, M.D., FAASS, Chair<br />\r\n	Celeste M. Miller-Parish, D.O., FAASS, Vice-Chair<br />\r\n	Sadhana S. Samant, M.D., FAASS, Member<br />\r\n	Mohammed Tabibi, D.O., FAASS, Member</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 21:05:40','2010-03-30 21:05:40',1),(198,43,5,NULL,'','Anesthesiology General Policies','anesthesiology-general-policies#1','','','General Policies','','','<h2>\r\n	<a name=\"TOP\"></a></h2>\r\n<table align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"2\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				1.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#1\">Purpose of Certification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				2.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#2\">Scope of Certification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				3.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#3\">Examination Development and Administration</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				4.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#A\">Applications for Certification and Recertification</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				5.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#5\">Examination Timelines</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				6.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#6\">Application Fees</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				7.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#7\">Examination Fees</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				8.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#8\">Annual Maintenance Certification Fee</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				9.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#9\">Refund Policy</a><br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				10.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#10\">Examination Registration</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				11.&nbsp;<a href=\"#11\">Certification/Recertification Credentialing</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				12.&nbsp;<a href=\"#12\">Examination Security</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				13.&nbsp;<a href=\"#13\">Test Site Regulations</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				14.&nbsp;<a href=\"#14\">Examination Scoring and Reporting</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				15.&nbsp;<a href=\"#15\">Examination Complaints and Appeals</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				16.&nbsp;<a href=\"#16\">Certification Designation</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				17.&nbsp;<a href=\"#17\">Non-Discrimination Policy</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				18.&nbsp;<a href=\"#18\">Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities</a><br />\r\n				<br />\r\n				19.&nbsp;<a href=\"#19\">ABPS Code of Ethics</a><br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<!-- Purpose of Certification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"1\"></a>Purpose of Certification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS affiliated Boards of Certification (BOC) are committed to the certification of qualified physicians. Certification is based on education, practice, and experience-based requirements, against which a physician can be assessed, that suggest suitability for specialty certification. The purposes of these boards of certification are as follows:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To define the domain of knowledge and clinical skills expected of a physician;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To provide a valid assessment of the knowledge level demonstrated by a physician;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To encourage continued professional development in a specialty field;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To formally recognize physicians who meet the high standards set by the boards of certification; and</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		To serve the public by encouraging quality patient care in the practice of a specialty.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Scope of Certification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"2\"></a>Scope of Certification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Eligibility requirements and examinations of the boards of certification have been developed based on a substantial review and analysis of the current state of clinical knowledge in the field of a particular specialty, as reflected in medical literature and the patient-care setting. Members of the boards of certification have developed a certification process that assesses, meets, and/or exceeds accepted levels of knowledge and expertise in the specialty, with the goal of improving patient care. The boards of certification constantly monitor advancements in the field of the particular specialty and make revisions in their certification examinations.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Development and Administration --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"3\"></a>Examination Development and Administration</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each BOC utilizes the services of ABPS to assist in the planning, development, and administration of certification and recertification examinations as required by the ABPS affiliation requirements. ABPS assists the certifying bodies by guiding the planning, development, and psychometric evaluation of assessment procedures designed to measure professional competency.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Applications for Certification and Recertification --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"4\"></a>Applications for Certification and Recertification</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All applications are available through the individual &quot;Boards of Certification&quot; areas located in the left hand naviagation links. All applications are in PDF format and require <a href=\"http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html\" linkindex=\"47\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Acrobat Reader</a> to be viewed and printed.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Applicants must complete the application process by December 1 for the March/April/May examination cycle and by May 1 for the September/October/November examination cycle.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Information submitted by the applicant is subject to verification. Submission of false or misleading information constitutes grounds for exclusion from the certification process. By signing and having the application notarized, the applicant agrees to hold harmless the ABPS-affiliated boards of certification and all parties responding in good faith during such verification and for actions taken by the boards of certification during a thorough review of the information contained in the application.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a physician has been accepted as a candidate, but cannot take the examination, he/she may request a deferment. Requests for deferment must be submitted in writing to the ABPS Certification Department. <strong>Three</strong> deferments are allowed. However, a candidate must take the examination by the next time it is offered, otherwise, the application will become <strong>INVALID</strong>. The physician may reapply, but must meet the <strong>current eligibility requirements</strong>, in effect at the time of the new application, to be considered for an examination.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Deferment notification received <strong>prior to</strong> the examination response deadline will incur a fee of $200.00.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Deferment notification received <strong>after</strong> the examination response deadline but <strong>before </strong>the examination date will incur a fee of $400.00.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		If the ABPS Certification Department receives no notification of deferment and the candidate does not show up for examination, there will be no refund, no exception.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Timelines --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"5\"></a>Examination Timelines</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Three-level (written/computer-based, oral, and clinical) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of six (6) consecutive years to complete the entire exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is accepted or officially approved by the Board of Certification in the appropriate specialty.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the oral/simulation exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the clinical exam</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate fails to pass any or either of the steps after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The specialties which require a three-level (<strong>written/computer-based, oral, and clinical</strong>) exam process include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Ophthalmology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Orthopedic Surgery</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Surgery</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Two-Level (written/computer-based and an oral/simulation) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of six (6) consecutive years to complete the exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is accepted or officially approved by the Board of Certification in the appropriate specialty.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		a maximum of three attempts to pass the oral/simulation exam</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate fails to pass any of the steps after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The specialties which require a two-step (<strong>written/computer-based and an oral/simulation</strong>) exam process include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Anesthesiology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Diagnostic Radiology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Disaster Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Emergency Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Family Practice - Obstetrics</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Psychiatry</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Radiation Oncology</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Specialties with a Single-Level (written/computer-based) Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The candidate is allowed a maximum of three (3) consecutive years to complete the exam process. The time limit commences on the first available examination date after the application is received. The candidate shall be allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the written/computer based exam. If a candidate fails to pass after three attempts, the application timeline is considered ended and the candidate must submit a new application and restart the examination process as before with the same procedures and restrictions.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	These specialties include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Dermatology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Family Practice</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Geriatric Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Internal Medicine</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Extending the Exam Process</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates who cannot complete the process in a timely manner due to one of the following reasons may appeal to the ABPS Board for an extension of the exam-cycle process.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Serious illness of the candidate</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Serious illness/death of a defined first degree relative</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Travel conditions that significantly delay travel to the exam site, such as severe weather conditions, highway or airport closures.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidate must provide documentation of the above-mentioned circumstances, such as medical reports, airline cancellation or delay notices, etc. This information should be sent to the Manager of Certification who will forward this appeal to the ABPS Board. The Board may request additional documentation. The documentation must be received by the Manager or Certification within ten (10) business days of the exam date. The documentation must be sent by traceable mail/courier.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	An exam-cycle extension fee may be levied at the discretion of the appropriate Board of Certification. An exam candidate is allowed only one extension per exam-cycle.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/userfiles/files/abps_SampleCertificationTimeline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to download a sample examination timeline</a> (PDF 17KB)</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#18\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Application Fees --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"6\"></a>Application Fees*</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	A <strong>non‑refundable</strong> application processing fee for both certification and recertification applicants, must be submitted with the specialty application and supporting documents. <strong>NOTE: Only the application processing fee for certification is to be paid at this time. </strong>Failure to submit this fee with the application will result in the rejection of an application. Please refer to the enclosed fee schedule for application fees. Payment must be in the form of money order, personal or certified check.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#19\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Fees --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"7\"></a>Examination Fees*</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>Upon approval to sit for the examination, invoices for the Written and/or Oral examinations, will be mailed.</strong> Each <strong>approved</strong> candidate for certification will receive an examination invoice, which must be paid <strong><u>before</u></strong> the candidate receives confirmation to sit for examination. Please refer to the fee schedule for examination fees. Payment must be in the form of money order, personal or certified check. <strong>NOTE: Do not submit the examination fee until you receive the above invoice, as it will be declined and returned to you.</strong></p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>*There will be a $35.00 charge for any insufficient funds processing, which will also delay the processing of your application.</strong></p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Annual Maintenance Certification Fee (AMCF) --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"8\"></a>Annual Maintenance Certification Fee (AMCF)</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The AMCF is due and payable on the first day of every new year. The AMCF is required to maintain your certification. This fee is used to cover, in part, all expenses for sustaining certification and recertification. This fee is prorated for first year Diplomates.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Refund Policy --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"9\"></a>Refund Policy</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The application processing fee will be retained by ABPS. No other exceptions or refunds will be made unless approved by the specialty boards of certification.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Registration --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"10\"></a>Examination Registration</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates approved to sit for the examination will be notified after review and approval from the Credentials Committee. The notification will include detailed information regarding the examination, as well as an invoice for the examination fee. If a candidate has not received the aforementioned confirmation within two months prior to the date of the examination, please contact the ABPS Certification Department at (813) 433-2277.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"11\"></a>Certification/Recertification Credentialing</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	As a usual and customary procedure, ABPS verifies credentials for both certification and recertification applicants using various sources including, but not limited to, the Federation of State Medical Boards Credentials Verification Service, and the American Medical Association Physicians Profiling Services.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Security --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"12\"></a>Examination Security</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Strict security measures are maintained throughout all phases of examination development and administration. Trained independent proctors supervise the administration of the examination, maintaining the strictest security throughout the testing period. Irregularities observed during the testing period, such as disturbances, giving and/or receiving unauthorized information or aid to other candidates or attempting to remove testing materials and/or notes from the testing room, may be sufficient cause to terminate participation in the examination administration, or invalidate or cancel the scores of the offending candidate(s).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Irregularities may be identified by observation of suspicious activities by examination proctors, or may be evidenced by subsequent statistical analysis of testing materials. The ABPS reserves the right to investigate each incident of misconduct or irregularity reported by a specialty board of certification under its policies on fair process.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#19\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Test Site Regulations --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"13\"></a>Test Site Regulations</strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All candidates must present photo identification (limited to driver?s license, hospital identification with photograph, or passport) at the test site in order to be permitted to take the examination. <strong>No exceptions to this requirement will be made.</strong></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Candidates must arrive at the test site at least 30 minutes prior to the announced examination time. <strong>Late arrivals will not be admitted to the testing site.</strong></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Devices with memory capabilities, books, paper, and/or notes are not permitted in the testing room. Personal possessions such as briefcases, backpacks, or large purses will be collected by the proctors and returned after the test session.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Unauthorized visitors will not be allowed at the test site. Observers approved by the boards of certification may be present during the testing session.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Examination Scoring and Reporting --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"14\"></a>Examination Scoring and Reporting</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Written examinations are machine-graded, following the completion of the examination period. Candidates will be given the results of their written examination within 75 days after the examination date. Candidates failing the written examination will not be permitted to take the oral examination (if the specialty board requires an oral examination).</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each oral examination is scored following the examination and before another candidate is tested by oral examiners. The results of the oral examination will be available to candidates after all testing is completed and all scores are recorded, reviewed, and approved by the specialty board of certification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates will receive their results in writing within 75 days of the examination date.&nbsp; <strong>No information regarding written or oral examination results will be given to candidates verbally.&nbsp; </strong>The total examination process is designed as a professional competency test and is not intended to distinguish between scores achieved above the passing point.&nbsp; Therefore, <strong>no numeric scores will be reported to any candidate.&nbsp; </strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates are permitted to take <strong>each</strong> of the written examinations and oral examinations (applicable only to the specialties requiring oral examinations), as many as <strong>three</strong> times in order to pass. For specialties requiring an <strong>on-site clinical examination</strong>, a candidate has a maximum of <strong>two</strong> opportunities to pass the clinical examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	If a candidate does not pass all the required examinations within the numbers of allowable attempts, he/she must wait at least one year before reapplying for certification, and must meet the eligibility requirements in effect at the time of the new application. Additionally, the physician must provide verification of courses or seminars taken to remedy deficiencies demonstrated during the examination process.</p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<strong><u>Request for Hand Scoring</u></strong><br />\r\n		Candidates who fail a written examination may request that their examination be re-scored by hand to verify the results.&nbsp; Requests must be in writing and must be accompanied by a money order, personal or certified check, in the amount of $300 <strong>made payable to ABPS</strong>.&nbsp; Requests for hand scoring will be honored for<strong> 30 days </strong>after examination results have been released.&nbsp; All requests must be in writing, signed by the candidate.</p>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<strong><u>Cancellation of Scores</u></strong><br />\r\n		An examinee taking any ABPS Board examination, either written or oral, may elect to cancel his or her scores, provided the request from the candidate is in writing and is received in the ABPS Executive Offices within 10 days after the examination was administered.&nbsp; ABPS will send an acknowledgment of the cancellation of the score within 5 working days. A candidate who cancels his or her scores will be charged with an attempt on the test, with no indication of a pass/fail status maintained in the candidate&#39;s record.&nbsp; No refunds will be given candidates withdrawing from the examination process.</p>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Appeal of Examination Results --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"15\"></a>Examination Complaints and Appeals</strong></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Certification examinations should be fairly administered and accurately scored.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A candidate for certification (&quot;Candidate&quot;) should be able to raise complaint(s) about the administration, construction or contents of an examination. A Candidate should be able to appeal the results of an examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Each Board of Certification shall adopt written procedures for handling complaints and appeals for each written or computer-based examination, oral examination and, if applicable, clinical examination offered by the Board.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Every Candidate shall be provided with a copy of the procedures applicable to any examination upon being approved to take the examination. This will enable a reasonable candidate to familiarize himself or herself with the complaint and appeal procedures.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Prior to being admitted to any examination, a Candidate shall, in writing, acknowledge receipt of a copy of the procedures for that examination and certify that the Candidate is familiar with the procedures for complaints and appeals applicable to that examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Any complaint about the conditions or administration of the examination must be raised by the candidate <u>promptly and in writing</u>. The written complaint must be handed to the Proctor at the exam administration site <strong>within thirty (30) minutes</strong> of the conclusion of the exam. A complaint that could have been addressed before or during the examination but was not raised until later will not be considered, except in extraordinary circumstances.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate who raised a complaint before or during the exam administration but is unsatisfied with the means by which a complaint about exam conditions or administration was addressed must give written notice thereof, stating the reason(s), immediately following the examination and in all events before the examination is scored. The written complaint must be postmarked within seven (7) days of the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Any complaint about the construction or contents of an examination must be raised promptly and in writing immediately following the examination and in all events before the examination is scored. The written complaint must be postmarked within seven days of the examination.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate may appeal the scoring of an examination in writing within thirty (30) days of notification of examination results. An appeal shall specify the reason(s) for the appeal. An appeal based on exam conditions, administration, contents or construction cannot be considered unless previously raised in a complaint by the Candidate done in compliance of the above mentioned procedures.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		When an appeal is filed, the Candidate shall be provided a Contact Person who will be the Candidate&#39;s sole point of contact and source of information until a final ruling by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An appeal shall be referred to an Appeals Committee of Diplomates appointed by the Board of Certification in the specialty. The Appeals Committee shall investigate and make a recommendation to ABPS. The ABPS shall rule on the appeal after considering the recommendation of the Appeals Committee.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		A Candidate shall be notified in writing of the results of an appeal within two weeks of the Appeals Committee&#39;s decision.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The ABPS decision on an appeal shall be final.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Certification Designation --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"16\"></a>Certification Designation</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Candidates passing all phases of an examination process will:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Receive a certificate suitable for framing.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be permitted to designate themselves as Diplomates of the board of certification in their particular specialty.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be permitted to use and display on business cards and stationery those certification trademarks of the Association appropriate for their particular specialty (such as &ldquo;BCEM&rdquo; for those certified in Emergency Medicine). Additionally, Diplomates making learned presentations at seminars, conferences and similar gatherings may also use and display the logo trademark in their biographical materials provided they advise the audience that their presentations represent their own views, opinions and experiences and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or experiences of the Board or all members of the American Association of Physician Specialists.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	(Currently, a ABPS certification trademark is available only to Diplomates in Emergency Medicine.)</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Non-Discrimination Policy --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"17\"></a>Non-Discrimination Policy</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS and its affiliated boards of certification do not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, medical condition, physical disability, or marital status.</p>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"18\"></a>Accommodations for Religious Reasons and Disabilities</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) provides alternate testing dates for candidates whose religious practices pose a conflict in taking an examination on the published date. Candidates wishing to request a change in the test because of religious practice must submit to ABPS <strong>no less than <u>six weeks</u> before the published examination date</strong> a written, signed request for such accommodation. The request must also include the name of the religion and a statement attesting to the religious tenets that restrict such activity such as taking an examination on the date normally scheduled for the examination. ABPS reserves the right to request the candidate to provide documentation from a cleric of the religion verifying the requirements of the religion and that the candidate is currently a practicing member in order for ABPS to honor the request.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS also provides accommodations to candidates with disabilities, as governed by the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA). All requests for accommodations due to disabilities governed by ADA must be submitted to ABPS <strong>no less than <u>two months</u> before the published examination date</strong>. ABPS will make every reasonable effort to provide the accommodations requested, provided they are applicable to your diagnosed disability. For ABPS to provide the accommodations, it may be necessary to administer the examination on a day different from the published date.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Requests for examination administrations with special accommodations must be presented to ABPS on letter-head stationery from a licensed, certified evaluator of your disability, at least two months in advance of the published examination date. The evaluator must provide information regarding his or her specialty, and applicable licenses and certifications. The request for special examination accommodations should include the following information from the evaluator:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Depending upon the nature and extent of the accommodations, ABPS reserves the right to schedule the examination on a date different from the published schedule in order to adequately provide the necessary accommodations. If documentation submitted with the request is incomplete or requires significant clarification, it may be necessary to delay the administration with the accommodations to the next published testing date. ABPS advises candidates to submit such requests as early as possible to provide for adequate time to resolve all issues that might arise.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS administers all of its examinations only in English. Responses from an examinee to examination questions must be in English for the candidate to be eligible to receive credit toward his or her examination score.</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Clearly worded statement of the diagnosed disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Description of the limitations resulting from the disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Complete description of the accommodations being requested.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Comprehensive description of the documentation available to support the diagnosis of the disability and the conclusion that you need the accommodations being requested. All documentation must be current, minimally within the last 5 years for learning disabilities, the last 6 months for psychiatric disabilities: or the last 3 years for all other disabilities which are not permanent physical or sensory nature.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Complete history relevant to the disability for which testing accommodations are being requested, including descriptions of situations in which the same accommodations were provided the applicant.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<p>\r\n			Explanation describing how the requested testing accommodations are relevant to the disability.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#18\">Top</a></div>\r\n<!-- ABPS Code of Ethics --><p align=\"center\">\r\n	<strong><a name=\"19\"></a>ABPS Code of Ethics</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	As a Diplomate of the American Board of Physician Specialties I pledge myself to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Promote and encourage the highest level of medical ethics in medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain loyalty to the goals and objectives of the American Board of Physician Specialties</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Recognize and discharge my responsibility and that of the profession to uphold the laws and regulations relating to the practice of medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Strive for excellence in all aspects of my medical practice.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Use only legal and ethical means in the provision of care to my patients.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide patient care impartially; provide no special privilege to any individual patient based on the patient?s race, color, creed, sex, national origin or handicap.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Accept no personal compensation from any party that would influence or require special consideration in the provision of care to any patient.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information entrusted or known to me, by virtue of my role as a physician.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Cooperate in every reasonable and proper way with other physicians and work with them in the advancement of quality patient care.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Use every opportunity to improve public understanding of the role of the physician specialist.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Abide by the highest ethical standards in activities designed to attract patients to my practice.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<div align=\"right\">\r\n	<a href=\"#TOP\">Top</a></div>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 21:08:33','2010-03-30 21:08:33',1),(199,46,1,NULL,'','Anesthesiology Recertification Brochure','anesthesiology-recertification-brochure','','','Recertification Brochure','','','<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/userfiles/files/ABPS_re-cert_brochure.pdf\">Click here</a> to download a PDF version of the brochure.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	As the official certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc, (AAPS), the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) requires recertification to ensure the medical competency of its diplomate physicians.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Diplomates, in order to obtain recertification in a specialty, will participate in a regular schedule of Maintenance and Enhancement of Competency (MAEC) in their medical specialty.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The AAPS Board continually reviews and, as circumstances warrant, revises the recertification requirements. On November 30, 2004, the AAPS Board of Directors approved a set of revised recertification requirements consistent across all ABPS-certified specialties. Individual ABPS Boards of Certification may also revise recertification requirements for their particular specialty.</p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Areas of Certification</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS currently certifies physicians in the following 16 specialties:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Anesthesiology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Dermatology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Diagnostic Radiology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Disaster Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Emergency Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Family Medicine Obstetrics</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Family Practice</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Geriatric Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Hospital Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Internal Medicine</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Ophthalmology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Orthopedic Surgery</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Psychiatry</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Radiation Oncology</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Surgery</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Timeline for Meeting Revised Recertification Requirements</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	Revised recertification requirements go into effect for each physician when he or she recertifies.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Physicians who were last certified or recertified in 2001 or earlier have ten years since their last certification or recertification to meet the revised recertification requirements listed below. Physicians who were last certified or recertified in 2002 or later have eight years since their last certification or recertification to meet the revised recertification requirements.</p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	The Standards</h2>\r\n<h3>\r\n	Annual Requirements</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An average of 50 hours of CME should be earned in each year of the certification cycle, with 25 of those hours being in the specialty. A total of 400 hours of CME must be reported to ABPS at the end of the eight-year certification cycle. If requested, the diplomate must provide ABPS with written evidence of the CMEs reported.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An average of 50 questions of self-assessment CME Examination(s), as approved by the Board of Certification for the specialty, must be satisfactorily completed annually, except in the final year of the certification/recertification cycle. A total of 350 completed questions of self-assessment CME Examination must be reported to ABPS at the end of the eight-year certification cycle. If requested, the diplomate must provide ABPS with written documentation of the self-assessment CME Examination reported.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The annual certification maintenance fee established by the AAPS Board must be paid by December 31.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3>\r\n	Other Requirements:</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		In the final year of the eight-year cycle, the physician must apply for recertification and pass a 100-question, securely administered, written or computer-based examination developed by ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		At least 25 of the CME hours received during the eight years prior to recertification must be obtained through AAPS-sponsored programs.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Diplomates who are recertifying after 2011 must complete an AAPS-approved Medical Ethics Program at some point during the eight-year period preceding recertification. CME hours attained through this program may be applied to the annual CME requirement and, if offered through AAPS, to the AAPSsponsored CME requirement.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All ABPS Diplomates must certify annually that all their medical licenses are full and unrestricted, and that they have not been convicted of a felony. All Diplomates must advise, in writing within 30 days, of any change to their licensure status.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	The CME hours utilized for each physician&#39;s state and hospital requirements may be applied towards the CME requirements for MAEC.The CME hours received through the self-assessments may also be applied towards the CME requirements.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To obtain recertification eligibility requirements or an application by mail, contact ABPS.The recertification application and further information about application deadlines and examination dates are posted on the ABPS web site at www.abpsga.org</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 21:26:26','2010-03-30 21:26:26',1),(200,99,0,NULL,'','Recertification Details','recertification-details','','','Recertification Details','','','<p>\r\n	ABPS accepts Diplomates certified by the Boards that are part of The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (AOABOS) for recertification with ABPS in any specialty in which ABPS currently certifies physicians. In order for candidates to become recertified through ABPS, they must provide documentation of their current certification, which must be current and valid. See the specific recertification requirements for your specialty. (The requirement that a portion of the CME hours be from AAPS-sponsored CME hours is waived for the first recertification in each specialty with ABPS.)</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	A candidate may begin the recertification application process as early as two years before his or her current certification expires. To be recertified, candidates must successfully complete all requirements, including passing the recertification examination, no later than December 31 the year after their current certification expires.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Upon verification that the physician has met the eligibility requirements and that his or her certification is currently valid, the candidate will be eligible to take the written examination. After passing the written examination, a certificate, suitable for framing, attesting to the recertification, will be issued, showing the initial certification date as the earliest verifiable date from which the physician has uninterrupted valid certification in the specialty. Recertification is currently valid through December 31, eight years from the date of expiration of the physician&rsquo;s prior certification, provided the physician meets the annual requirements for Maintenance and Enhancement of Competencies as described in the <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>. <a href=\"/userfiles/files/ABPS_re-cert_brochure(2).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download a copy of the brochure.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 21:34:46','2010-03-30 21:34:46',1),(201,47,1,NULL,'','Anesthesiology Recertification Fees','anesthesiology-recertification-fees','','','Recertification Fees','','','<h2>\r\n	RECERTIFICATION FEES (Checks made payable to ABPS)</h2>\r\n<table align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<th style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Specialty</th>\r\n			<th style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Computer Based Testing Fee*</th>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Anesthesiology</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Dermatology</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,462.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Disaster Medicine</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,950.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Emergency Medicine</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,950.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Family Medicine Obstetrics</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Family Practice</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,462.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Geriatric Medicine</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,462.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Hospital Medicine</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Internal Medicine</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,462.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Obstetrics/Gynecology</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Ophthalmology</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Orthopedic Surgery</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Plastic/Recon. Surgery</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Psychiatry</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Radiology-Diagnostic</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Radiology Oncology</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				Surgery</td>\r\n			<td style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\r\n				$1,575.00</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td align=\"center\" style=\"border: 0px none;\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<b>*THE RETAKE FEE IS $700.00 IF A PHYSICIAN DOES NOT PASS THE RECERTIFICATION EXAMINATION.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	All 2009 Written Exams are Computer-Based Testing (CBT)<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	ABPS accepts American Express, MasterCard and Visa. An additional 3% processing fee is incurred for use of the American Express credit card.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	PLEASE MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO ABPS. RECERTIFICATION APPLICATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-30 21:35:31','2010-03-30 21:35:31',1),(202,48,2,NULL,'','Anesthesiology Recertification Exam Schedule','anesthesiology-recertification-exam-schedule','','',' Recertification Exam Schedule','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised January 2009</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All ABPS recertification exams are offered in a computer-based multiple choice format in test centers across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The computer based format allows the candidate great flexibility in examination scheduling and, in most cases, eliminates the need for long distance travel.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The computer-based examination window usually spans four weeks, and the candidate can schedule on any day during that time that his/her chosen test center is open, and at any time during the day, so long as he/she allows enough time to complete the exam. Most test centers are open Monday through Friday only, a few are open on weekends as well.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Once a candidate is approved to sit for the examination, and the examination fee is paid, ABPS will send the candidate a password and directions for registering for the examination on the date and at the test center of his/her choice.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	PLEASE NOTE</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submission of an incomplete application may delay the Board&rsquo;s acceptance of your application in time for you to take the exam on the date you desire.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	At the end of the application you will find a checklist detailing the items you need to attach to the application in order for your application to be considered complete. Please review the materials you are submitting against this checklist.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	If, after a period of one year from your submission of your application, all of the application materials are not deemed complete and the application has not been approved by the appropriate board of certification, your application will become invalid, thereby requiring you to submit a new application and application fee in order to pursue certification. You must meet the certification requirements in effect at the time the second or subsequent application is received by ABPS.</p>\r\n<table border=\"0\" style=\"width: 674px; height: 96px;\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<u><br />\r\n				Due Date for Completion of File:</u><br />\r\n				December 1, 2009<br />\r\n				May 1, 2010<br />\r\n				December 1, 2010<br />\r\n				May 1, 2011<br />\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<u>For CBT Exam In:</u><br />\r\n				May 2010<br />\r\n				September 2010<br />\r\n				May 2011<br />\r\n				September 2011</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>',0,'2010-03-30 21:37:28','2010-03-30 21:37:28',1),(203,45,1,NULL,'','Anesthesiology Recertification','anesthesiology-recertification','','','Recertification','','','\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification. ABPS Standards for Recertification<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">. <a href=\"/medical-board-recertification-brochure-abps\">Click Here</a> to view a copy of the brochure or <a href=\"/downloads/ABPS_re-cert_brochure.pdf\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure. Physicians who were initially certified prior to 2006 will not have to meet the new recertification requirements until after their next recertification.</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">ABPS will accept Diplomates certified by the Boards that are part of The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (AOABOS) as candidates for recertification with ABPS in any specialty in which ABPS currently certifies physicians. <a href=\"/recertification-details\">Click here</a> for full details.</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><b>Please note that in addition to the recertification requirements listed, all applicants due for recertification in 2012 or later will be required to show proof of completion of an AAPS-approved course in Medical Ethics.</b> (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.) CMEs earned for attending the medical ethics course may also be applied to meeting the CME recertification requirements.</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">The Board recommends that all applicants keep a copy of all application materials sent to ABPS.</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><b>Requirements for Recertification</b></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><b><u>Recertification Requirements for Physicians who were Initially Certified in Anesthesiology prior to 2006</u></b></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee. Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule</a>*.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Submit documentation of CME hours: For the years since certified or last recertified through the year 2005 an average of 30 CMEs per year in the field of Anesthesiology; and for the years 2006 and later: an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Anesthesiology. At least 25 of the CME hours received during the eight years should be obtained through AAPS-sponsored programs.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Successfully pass a written examination in Anesthesiology.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><b><u>New Recertification Requirements for Physicians Who are Initially Certified in Anesthesiology after 2005 and for Physicians After Recertifying in 2006 or Later</u></b></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div>\r\n					<p>\r\n						<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">The following resources are available for on-line CME and self-assessments:</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n					<p>\r\n						<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><b>A list of CME/Self Assessment Resources compiled by Dr. Bernard Sklar (</b><b>Online Continuing Medical Education) is available at <a href=\"http://www.cmelist.com/list.htm\">www.cmelist.com/list.htm</a>.</b></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n					<p>\r\n						<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><strong>Another resource for On-Line self assessments is NetCE at</strong> <a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\"><strong>www.netce.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n				</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee. Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule</a>*.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Anesthesiology. At least 25 of the CME hours received during the eight years must be obtained through AAPS-sponsored programs.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		At least 50 questions of self-assessment CME Examination(s) must be satisfactorily completed each year, except in the final year of the certification/recertification cycle.CMEs obtained from self-assessments may be used to meet the annual CME requirements specified in item 2 of this section.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Anesthesiology.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/downloads/Anesthesiology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><br />\r\n					(.pdf, 163 KB)</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	* NOTE: <b>Recertification Application fees are non-refundable</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>When and Where the Examinations are Offered</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), the official certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS), offers written recertification examinations twice a year, once during March-April and once during September-October.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The recertification examination process in Anesthesiology requires candidates to pass only a written examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\">Click Here</a> for a full listing of upcoming ABPS Recertification Exam Dates.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Examination Day Schedule</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The recertification examinations administrations begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The Written Examination&mdash;What to Expect</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The written examination consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions of four choices. (Experimental or non-scorable items may also appear on an examination. These questions will not necessarily be identified as non-scorable.) Each scorable question has only one correct answer. For each session candidates are provided an examinations booklet and an optically scannable answer sheet. ABPS also provides a formal comment form on which a candidate can write comments regarding any question. All comments are read to determine if a question may be flawed. Upon review of the comments and item analysis (statistical data), if an item is considered flawed, it is removed from the scoring of the examination. Currently the passing score on the recertification examination is 60 percent. Candidates receive score reports indicating their pass/fail status on the examination, whether their total score was within 5%, 10% or beyond 10% of the minimum passing score, and a breakdown of their performance by subject content domains and if their performance on each domain met an expected minimum level of performance.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Test Blueprint</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\">The following table lists the <u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">approximate</font></u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"> <font size=\"3\">number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</font></font></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"543\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><b><font size=\"3\">Domain</font></b></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><b><font face=\"Arial\">Approximate Number of Questions on the Examination</font></b></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\">Pharmacology</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\">27</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\">Anesthetic Management</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\">31</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\">Anesthetic Preparation</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\">17</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\">Anatomy &amp; Physiology</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\">25</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><b>Anesthesiology Examination Study References<br />\r\n	</b><br />\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination. The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</font></font></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<p align=\"right\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><a href=\"/downloads/AN%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Download Study References</b></a></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><b>When Examination Results are Available</b></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</font></font></font></font></p>',0,'2010-03-31 09:59:53','2010-03-31 09:59:53',1),(204,56,1,NULL,'','Dermatology Recertification','dermatology-recertification','','','Recertification','','','<h2>\r\n	DERMATOLOGY RECERTIFICATION</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification. See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>. <a href=\"/medical-board-recertification-brochure-abps\">Click Here</a> to view a copy of the brochure or <a href=\"/downloads/ABPS_re-cert_brochure.pdf\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure. Physicians who were initially certified prior to 2006 will not have to meet the new recertification requirements until after their next recertification.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS will accept Diplomates certified by the Boards that are part of The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (AOABOS) as candidates for recertification with ABPS in any specialty in which ABPS currently certifies physicians. <a href=\"/recertification-details\">Click here</a> for full details.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Please note that in addition to the recertification requirements listed, all applicants due for recertification in 2012 or later will be required to show proof of completion of an AAPS-approved course in Medical Ethics.</b> (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.) CMEs earned for attending the medical ethics course may also be applied to meeting the CME recertification requirements.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The Board recommends that all applicants keep a copy of all application materials sent to ABPS.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Requirements for Recertification</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><u>Recertification Requirements for Physicians who were Initially Certified in Dermatology prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note: The following requirements apply only to the next recertification. After recertifying, the physician will be required to meet the new recertification requirements, listed below.</b></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee. Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule</a>*.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours: For the years since certified or last recertified through the year 2005&mdash;30 CMEs per year in the field of Dermatology; and for the years 2006 and later: an <u>average</u> of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Dermatology. At least 25 of the CME hours received during the eight years should be obtained through AAPS-sponsored programs.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Dermatology.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><u>New Recertification Requirements for Physicians Who are Initially Certified in Dermatology after 2005 and for Physicians After Recertifying in 2006 or Later</u></b></p>\r\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div>\r\n					<p>\r\n						The following resources are available for on-line CME and self-assessments:</p>\r\n					<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\r\n						<tbody>\r\n							<tr>\r\n								<td>\r\n									<p>\r\n										&nbsp;</p>\r\n								</td>\r\n								<td>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<b>A list of CME/Self Assessment Resources compiled by Dr. Bernard Sklar (</b><b>Online Continuing Medical Education) is available at <a href=\"http://www.cmelist.com/list.htm\">www.cmelist.com/list.htm</a>.</b></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										&nbsp;</p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<strong>Another resource for On-Line self assessments is NetCE at</strong> <a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\"><strong>www.netce.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										&nbsp;</p>\r\n								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\r\n					<p>\r\n						&nbsp;</p>\r\n				</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee. Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule</a>*.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Dermatology. At least 25 of the CME hours received during the eight years must be obtained through AAPS-sponsored programs.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		At least 50 questions of self-assessment CME Examination(s) must be satisfactorily completed each year, except in the final year of the certification/recertification cycle.CMEs obtained from self-assessments may be used to meet the annual CME requirements specified in item 2 of this section.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Dermatology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/downloads/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><br />\r\n					(.pdf, 163 KB)</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	* NOTE: <b>Recertification Application Fees are non-refundable</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>When and Where the Examinations are Offered</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), the official certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS), offers written recertification examinations twice a year. Included among the specialties for which examinations are offered are those for the Board of Certification in Dermatology. ABPS offers the written recertification examinations in <st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:city w:st=\"on\">Tampa</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st=\"on\">Florida</st1:country-region></st1:place>, twice yearly, once during March-April and once during September-October.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The recertification examination process in Dermatology requires candidates to pass only a written examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\">Click Here</a> for a full listing of upcoming ABPS Recertification Exam Dates.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Examination Day Schedule</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The recertification examinations administrations begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The Written Examination&mdash;What to Expect</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The written examination consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions of four choices.&nbsp; (Experimental or non-scorable items may also appear on an examination.&nbsp; These questions will not necessarily be identified as non-scorable.)&nbsp; Each scorable question has only one correct answer.&nbsp; For each session candidates are provided an examinations booklet and an optically scannable answer sheet.&nbsp; ABPS also provides a formal comment form on which a candidate can write comments regarding any question.&nbsp; All comments are read to determine if a question may be flawed.&nbsp; Upon review of the comments and item analysis (statistical data), if an item is considered flawed, it is removed from the scoring of the examination.&nbsp; Currently the passing score on the recertification examination is 60 percent.&nbsp; Candidates receive score reports indicating their pass/fail status on the examination, whether their total score was within 5%, 10% or beyond 10% of the minimum passing score, and a breakdown of their performance by subject content domains and if their performance on each domain met an expected minimum level of performance.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Test Blueprint</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\">The following table lists the</font> <u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">approximate</font></u> <font size=\"3\">number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"543\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<b><font size=\"3\">Domain</font></b></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<b><font face=\"Arial\">Approximate Number of Questions on the Examination</font></b></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Basic Science</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">10</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgical</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">21</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Dermatopathology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">36</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Clinical Dermatology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">33</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Dermatology Examination Study References<br />\r\n	</b><br />\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination. The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<p align=\"right\">\r\n					<img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif/downloads/DM%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Download Study References</b></a></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>When Examination Results are Available</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-31 10:16:51','2010-03-31 10:16:51',1),(205,100,0,NULL,'','Dermatology Eligibility','dermatology-eligibility','','','Dermatology Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2009</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Dermatology through the specialty Board of Certification in Dermatology, the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS, therefore, now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from Diplomates of a Board of Certification in ABPS, ABMS, or the American Board of Dermatology, or the American Osteopathic Board Dermatology. Letters of recommendation must be current and on letterhead stationary, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The BCIM recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All U.S. physicians must do a self-Query of the national Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the website www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov for information.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees. To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by the BCIM Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook. The BCIM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-31 10:29:36','2010-03-31 10:29:36',1),(206,101,0,NULL,'','Anesthesiology Eligibility','anesthesiology-eligibility','','','Anesthesiology Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	To be eligible for certification in Anesthesiology through the Board of Certification in Anesthesiology (BCA), the applicant must:</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The ABPS now accepts all residencies accepted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). ABPS therefore now accepts all residencies approved by ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC. It should be noted that the ABPS accepts ALL medical residencies approved by the RCPSC, including approved residencies outside Canada.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Have been in private Anesthesiology practice on his/her own initiative for a period of at least two years. This requirement is waived for those who have had fellowship training post residency. (Confirmation must be provided in the form of a letter from a facility administrator.)<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Obtain a notarized letter from his/her department chairman or operating officer stating the applicant has been actively practicing Anesthesiology for the past two years. (Confirmation must be provided in the form of a letter from a facility administrator.)<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit documentation of a minimum of 30 hours of continuing medical education (CME) in Anesthesia obtained during the two years preceding application. ABPS CME form must be used, to view <a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit completion of System/Age/Technique forms for the two-year period prior to application (one for each year).<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Provide two letters of recommendation from Diplomates of an ABPS, ABMS, or AOA-recognized board of certification. Letters of recommendation must be current (dated no more than one year prior to the date the application is received by the ABPS) and on letterhead stationery, which includes a telephone number. Letters submitted on plain paper without an address or telephone number of the signatory are not acceptable. The BCA requires original letters; copies are not acceptable. The BCA recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Submit 25 complete case reports, each containing the anesthesia record sheet from the chart as well as other pertinent information regarding the anesthesia management. The case reports must be no older than twelve (12) months from the date the candidate&#39;s application for certification is received by ABPS.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All U.S. physicians must do a self-Query of the National Practitioner Data Bank and submit a sealed (unopened envelope) copy of the report as part of the application process. The report need not be submitted with the application but must be provided in order for the applicant to be approved to take the written examination. For information on performing a self-query of the Bank, go to the website www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov for information.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All Canadian physicians must request and submit a testament statement from each province in which a license is held, verifying that there have been no disciplinary actions against the applicant.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Payment of appropriate fees. To view fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>To have an application considered by BCA Credentials Committee, all application documents must be compiled in a notebook. The BCA recommends that all applicants keep a copy of all application materials sent to the ABPS.</b></p>\r\n<p align=\"center\">\r\n	<br />\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><b>Case Report Requirements</b></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The applicant must submit four (4)<b>separately compiled copies </b>of 25 case reports in the following format:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports must be in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The applicant must sign each case report.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		An index shall be placed at the front of the reports indicating the type of case (diagnosis) and the page number on which the case can be found. To view index and verification form, <a href=\"/downloads/verification_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Confirmation of the validity of the reports by hospital administrator, medical records director, or whoever performs such duties at the facility, verifying that you were the physician treating the patient in each case on the date stated. If the applicant&#39;s cases reflect work at more than one institution, then separate letters must be submitted verifying the cases from each institution. This validation must be <b>notarized and signed</b>. (Refer to index and verification form.)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Case reports shall contain the following information:\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Date of admission and date of discharge</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Admitting diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Final diagnosis</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Presenting complaint</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Patient history</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Physical and laboratory findings</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Anesthesia management plan</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Case summary. Summarization of the important facts regarding the case acts as the most essential part of the case report and must describe the case to convey to the BCA Credentials Committee the vital facts of the diagnosis, care, end results obtained, etc.</li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	Case reports must be carefully prepared as they are subjected to detailed scrutiny. Reports should be accurate, well written, diversified, and properly descriptive. The BCA Credentials Committee reserves the right to seek additional details for any case it deems necessary. <b>If they are not submitted in the manner described above, they will be returned to the applicant, resulting in an incomplete application. </b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-03-31 10:37:25','2010-03-31 10:37:25',1);
