(441,124,2,NULL,'','Emergency Medicine Recertification','emergency-medicine-recertification','','','Emergency Medicine Recertification','','','<p>\r\n	Updated September 2008</p>\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.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>. <a href=\"/downloads/ABPS_re-cert_brochure.pdf\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <a href=\"/recertification-details\">Click here for full details.</a></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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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	<a href=\"/recertification-details\"><b><u>Recertification Requirements for Physicians who were Initially Certified in Emergency Medicine prior to 2006</u></b></a></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:&nbsp; For the years since certified or last recertified through the year 2005&mdash;an average of 25 CMEs per year in the field of Emergency Medicine; 100 of those hours must have been attained during the immediate preceding three (3) calendar years. Non-emergency CME hours will not be accepted.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used in compiling the CMEs, view click here. Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.<br />\r\n		<p>\r\n			<b>Note:&nbsp; Reporting obscure or difficult-to-verify CME may result in an untimely delay in approval of a candidate&#39;s application.</b></p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Emergency Medicine.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note:&nbsp; After recertifying, the physician will be required to meet the new recertification requirements, listed below.</b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><u>New Recertification Requirements for Physicians Who are Initially Certified in Emergency Medicine after&nbsp; 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										<a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;</a></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 </b><b><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>Other resources for On-Line self assessments are NetCE at</strong> <a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\"><strong>www.netce.com<strong>.</strong></strong></a></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<strong><strong>AND</strong></strong></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<strong><strong>BCEM Self-Assessment CME sources</strong> </strong><strong><a href=\"/downloads/BCEM%20CME%20Self-Assessment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.<a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\"><strong><br />\r\n										<br />\r\n										</strong></a></strong></p>\r\n								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\r\n				</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the </a><a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 hours per year in the field of Emergency Medicine. Over the eight-year certification period, the totals would be 400 CME, with 200 of those CME in Emergency Medicine. During the eight-year recertification cycle, at least 25 of the CME hours 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><a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here. Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.<br />\r\n		</a>\r\n		<p>\r\n			<a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Note:&nbsp; Reporting obscure or difficult-to-verify CME may result in an untimely delay in approval of a candidate&#39;s application.</b></a></p>\r\n		<a href=\"/files/pdf/certification/cme_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<strong><a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\"><strong>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		</strong></a></strong></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<strong><a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\"><strong>Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</strong></a></strong></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<strong><a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\"><strong>Successfully pass a written examination in Emergency Medicine.</strong></a></strong></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					<strong><a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\"><strong><img src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" /></strong></a></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><a href=\"/downloads/Emergency%20Medicine_Recert1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/downloads/Emergency%20Medicine_Recert1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br />\r\n					(.pdf, 163 KB)</a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/downloads/Emergency%20Medicine_Recert1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">* NOTE: <b>Recertification Application fee is non-refundable</b></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/downloads/Emergency%20Medicine_Recert1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b>When and Where the Examinations are Offered</b></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong>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.&nbsp; Included among the specialties for which examinations are offered are those for the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine.&nbsp; ABPS offers the recertification examinations in computer-based testing centers in the US and Canada twice yearly, once during May and once during November.</strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/downloads/Emergency%20Medicine_Recert1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The recertification examination process in Emergency Medicine requires candidates to pass only a written examination.</a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\">Click Here</a><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"> for a full listing of upcoming ABPS Recertification Exam Dates.</a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><b>Examination Day Schedule</b></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\">The recertification examinations administrations begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m.</a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><b>The Written Examination&mdash;What to Expect</b></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\">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.</a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><b>Test Blueprint</b></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\">The following table lists the</font></font></a><font face=\"Arial\"><a href=\"/downloads/Emergency%20Medicine_Recert1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> <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></a></font></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</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					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><b><font size=\"3\">Domain</font></b></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><b><font face=\"Arial\">Approximate Number of Questions on the Examination</font></b></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Administrative and Legal Aspects, Disaster Medicine, and Emergency Medical Services</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">3</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Cardiovascular Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">10</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Dermatologic Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">2</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Endocrinology</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">5</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Endocrine, Metabolic, &amp; Nutritional Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">2</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">7</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Hematologic, Oncologic, and Immunologic Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">2</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Infectious Diseases</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">4</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Nephrologic Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">3</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Neurologic Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">6</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Obstetrics and Gynecology</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">6</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Ophthalmologic Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">3</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Orthopedic Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">6</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Pediatric Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">5</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Pharmacology</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">2</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Procedures &amp; Skills</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">2</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Pulmonary &amp; Respiratory Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">6</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">3</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Toxicology and Environmental Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">6</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Traumatic Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">12</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">Urogenital Disorders</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">3</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">ENT</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><font face=\"Arial\">2</font></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><b>Emergency Medicine Examination Study References</b></a><b><a href=\"/downloads/Emergency%20Medicine_Recert1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br />\r\n	</a></b><br />\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</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					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\"><img src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" /></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<p>\r\n					<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/downloads/EM%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Download Study References</b></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/downloads/EM%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b>When Examination Results are Available</b></a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><b><strong><strong><a href=\"/downloads/EM%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</a></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></b></strong></strong></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:01:13','2010-04-01 22:01:13',1),(442,164,2,NULL,'','Psychiatry Recertification','psychiatry-recertification','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification. ','Psychiatry Recertification','','','<p>\r\n	Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>.&nbsp; <a href=\"/userfiles/files/ABPS_re-cert_brochure(6).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Psychiatry prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note:&nbsp; The following requirements apply only to the next recertification.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:&nbsp; For the years since certified or last recertified through the year 2005&mdash;an average of 35 CMEs per year in the field of Psychiatry; and for the years 2006 and later:&nbsp; an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Psychiatry. &nbsp; 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=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(9).pdf\">click here</a>. Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Psychiatry.<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 Psychiatry after&nbsp; 2005 and for Physicians After Recertifying in 2006 or Later</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The following resources are available for on-line CME and self-assessments:</p>\r\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div>\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\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cmelist.com/list.htm</a> .</b></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<strong>Another resource for On-Line self assessments is NetCE at</strong> <a href=\"http://www.netce.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.netce.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Psychiatry. At least 25 of the CME hours received during the eight years must be obtained through AAPS-sponsored programs. The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view . Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.\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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Psychiatry.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Psychiatry_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(13).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></a></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Psychiatry_Recert(1).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 fee is non-refundable</b></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.&nbsp; Included among the specialties for which examinations are offered are those for the Board of Certification in Psychiatry.&nbsp; 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 Psychiatry 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\">The following table lists the approximate number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:<br />\r\n	</font></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"583\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<b>Domain</b></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\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=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Adjustment Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Amnestic Syndromes</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Anxiety Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</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\" size=\"3\">Attention Deficit And Hyperactivity Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Biological Bases Of Behavior</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Communication Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Community Psychiatry</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Delirium</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Dementia</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Diagnostic Testing</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Disorders Of Infancy, Childhood, And Adolescence</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Eating Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Electroconvulsive Therapy</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Elimination Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</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\" size=\"3\">Ethical Issues In Psychiatry</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Factitious Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Geriatric Psychiatry</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</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\" size=\"3\">History of the Profession</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</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\" size=\"3\">Impulse Control Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</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\" size=\"3\">Learning Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Legal Issues In Psychiatry</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Mental Disorders Due To Medical Illnesses</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Mental Retardation</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Mood Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</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\" size=\"3\">Non-Biological Bases Of Behavior</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Personality Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Pervasive Developmental Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</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\" size=\"3\">Psychopharmacology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</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\" size=\"3\">Psychotherapy</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</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\" size=\"3\">Sexual Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Somatoform Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Thought Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</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\" size=\"3\">Tic Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Neurology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">7</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\" size=\"3\">Sleep Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Psychiatry Examination Study References</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;<img alt=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(14).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /><a href=\"/userfiles/files/PY - Specialty Resources(3).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download Study References</a><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	When Examination Results are Available<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:06:44','2010-04-01 22:06:44',1),(443,158,2,NULL,'','Radiation Oncology Application','radiation-oncology-application','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','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.\r\n','Radiation Oncology Application','','','<p>\r\n	<span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\">Please <a href=\"/userfiles/files/ELIGIBILITY%20REQUIREMENTS%20Changes%20beginning%202007-01-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a> for application and eligibility changes, effective January 1, 2007.</span><br />\r\n	<br />\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.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<strong>Important notices:</strong><br />\r\n	<br />\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><br />\r\n	<br />\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.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Please be certain to carefully read the entire Board of Certification Information listed below.<br />\r\n	<strong><br />\r\n	Incomplete Application</strong><br />\r\n	<br />\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.<br />\r\n	<br />\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.<br />\r\n	<br />\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.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\">Revised January 2009</span></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<strong><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\">Part 1: Board Certification Application</span></strong><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <img alt=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(7).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /><a href=\"/userfiles/files/Radiation Oncolocy1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download Board Certification Application</a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 262 KB)<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact-us\">contact us</a>.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:09:19','2010-04-01 22:09:19',1),(444,159,2,NULL,'','Radiation Oncology Examination Description','radiation-oncology-examination-description','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors\r\n \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.  ',' Description','','','<p>\r\n	An outline of the subject areas covered on the certification examination is included to help candidates prepare for the exam.&nbsp; Candidates should review this outline carefully and focus study on the areas listed.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Each question is linked to a specific area of the outline.&nbsp; No question is meant to be obscure or tricky.&nbsp; The percentage of questions in an area conveys the relative importance of each area of the examination.&nbsp; 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><font size=\"4\">Radiation Oncology Classification System </font></b></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"515\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Subject Area</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					# of Questions on Exam</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					1</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Benign Diseases</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					3</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					2</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Bone Marrow Transplants</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					1</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					3</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Breast</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					11</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					4</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Central Nervous System</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					9</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					5</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Chemotherapy/Leukemia</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					2</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					6</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Childhood Cancers</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					2</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					7</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					GI Tract &ndash;Colo-Rectal</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					10</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					8</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					GI Tract &ndash; Esophagus</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					6</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					9</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					GI Tract &ndash; Other Topics</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					4</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					10</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Gynecologic Oncology &ndash; Cervix</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					8</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					11</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Gynecologic Oncology &ndash; Endometrium</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					8</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					12</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Gynecologic Oncology &ndash; Ovarian</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					3</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					13</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Gynecologic Oncology &ndash; Other Topics</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					3</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					14</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Head &amp; Neck &ndash; Larynx</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					7</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					15</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Head &amp; Neck &ndash; Nasopharynx</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					7</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					16</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Head &amp; Neck &ndash; Oropharynx</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					7</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					17</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Head &amp; Neck &ndash; Other Topics</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					6</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					18</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Hodgkin&rsquo;s Lymphoma</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					7</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					19</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Non-Hodgkin&rsquo;s Lymphoma</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					7</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					20</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Musculoskeletal System</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					5</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					21</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Palliative Medicine</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					6</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					22</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Physics</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					20</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					23</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Radiobiology</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					14</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					24</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Skin</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					5</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					25</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Thorax &ndash; Lung</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					11</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					26</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Thorax &ndash; Other Topics</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					6</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					27</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Urology &ndash; Bladder</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					6</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					28</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Urology &ndash; Kidney</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					3</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					29</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Urology &ndash; Prostate</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					7</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					30</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Urology &ndash; Testes</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					3</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					31</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					Urology &ndash; Other Topics</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"225\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					3</p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><b>Radiation Oncology 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<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=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(8).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Radiation Oncology References1.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	<font size=\"4\"><b>Description of the Oral Examination in Radiation Oncology </b></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The Oral Certification Examination in Radiation Oncology is an opportunity for the Board to examine your ability to diagnose and treat patients requiring therapeutic intervention. The cases you will be presented will be based upon real or hypothetical patients. For each case you will be given a brief history of the patient&rsquo;s present symptoms or complaints. You may need to probe for more information, develop a differential diagnosis, request laboratory tests or diagnostic examinations. You will be expected to describe the treatment process. Additionally, the examinee may be questioned regarding the risks related to a treatment process or what other treatment options might be considered. In obtaining the information, you should speak clearly and be cognizant of time constraints (20 minutes for each case) applicable to your handling each case. 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	The examination consists of five case studies. For each case study a threshold score has been established. The threshold score represents the minimum passing score that is expected of a practicing physician in Radiation Oncology. The threshold score for each case has been established prior to its administration. Board Diplomates in Radiation Oncology, with the guidance of a psychometrician, have estimated the expected minimal performance for each area within each case. These minimal performance expectations are combined to obtain the minimum expected score on a case.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	For each case, an examinee is scored in several areas. An examinee&rsquo;s performance is typically scored in each of the following areas:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		History of the patient&mdash;The examinee is expected to probe for the history of the patient (e.g., onset/course/location/associated symptoms; allergies; medications, PMH; social/family history; surgical history; psychological history)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Physical examination&mdash;The examinee is expected to request information about specific aspects of the patient&rsquo;s physical condition (e.g., neck, chest, heart, back, neurological, skin, abdomen, and other areas applicable to the case)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Requested laboratory tests and diagnostic examinations&mdash;The examinee will order appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic examinations; the examinee will be provided the results.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Management of the patient&mdash;The examinee will indicate what treatment is recommended, including post-operative management. The examinee may be asked to provide a rationale.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	A candidate&rsquo;s score on any one case is completely independent of his or her score on any other case. To pass, the examinee must minimally obtain a total score (sum of the scores from all five cases) that equals or exceeds the sum of the threshold scores for the for the five studies. Therefore, it is possible that an examinee may score less than the threshold score for one case, but still pass the examination, provided he or she scores well on the remainder of the cases to offset the lower score. Each case contains approximately the same number of possible points. Therefore, the cases are approximately equally weighted in the overall calculation of examinee&rsquo;s total score.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The five cases presented will address a variety of situations. No two cases will address exactly the same topic. Topics presented to the examinee may include, but not limited to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Lung cancers</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Lymphoma</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Breast Cancer</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Sarcoma</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		CNS Cancers</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		GU Cancers</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		H &amp; H Cancers</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Gynecologic Cancer</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each of the five cases is limited to 20-30 minutes. If you have not completed the diagnosis for a case within thirty minutes, the examiner will indicate that you need to move on to the next case. 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.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Examinees should plan to arrive one-half hour before the scheduled beginning of the examination and expect to be in the examination room for two hours. 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 cases.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	AAPS 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 AAPS at least two months in advance of the examination. AAPS 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 AAPS examinations are administered only in English. Responses from examinees 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	Examinees who fail to pass an Oral Examination have the opportunity to take an examination consisting of five different cases at the next scheduled administration. 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,'2010-04-01 22:10:50','2010-04-01 22:10:50',1),(445,160,2,NULL,'','Radiation Oncology Recertification','radiation-oncology-recertification','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification.  ','Radiation Oncology Recertification','','','<h2>\r\n	RADIATION ONCOLOGY RECERTIFICATION</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\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.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>.&nbsp; <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\" linkindex=\"23\"> </a><a href=\"/userfiles/files/ABPS_re-cert_brochure(5).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Radiation Oncology prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of a total of a minimum of twenty (20) Category 1 CME hours per year for the years since certified or last recertified.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(7).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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Radiation Oncology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><u>New Recertification Requirements for Physicians Who are Initially Certified in Radiation Oncology after&nbsp; 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\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cmelist.com/list.htm</a> .</b></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<strong>Another resource for On-Line self assessments is NetCE at</strong> <a href=\"http://www.netce.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.netce.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of twenty (20) Category 1 CME hours.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(5).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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Radiation Oncology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<img src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(10).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Radiation Oncology_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 fee is non-refundable</b></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 computer-based recertification examinations twice a year in locations across the United States and Canada.&nbsp; Included among the specialties for which examinations are offered are those for the Board of Certification in Radiation Oncology.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The recertification examination process in Radiation Oncology 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\">The following table lists the <u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">approximate</font></u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"> number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</font></font></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>Domain</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=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Benign Diseases</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Bone Marrow Transplants</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Breast</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Central Nervous System</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Chemotherapy/Leukemia</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Childhood Cancers</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">GI Tract&mdash;Colo-Rectal</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">GI Tract&mdash;Esophagus</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">GI Tract&mdash;Other Topics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Gynecologic Oncology&mdash;Cervix</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Gynecologic Oncology&mdash;Endometrium</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Gynecologic Oncology&mdash;Ovarian</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Gynecologic Oncology&mdash;Other Topics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Head &amp; Neck&mdash;Larynx</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Head &amp; Neck&mdash;Nasopharynx</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Head &amp; Neck&mdash;Oropharynx</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Head &amp; Neck&mdash;Other Topics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Hodgkin&rsquo;s Lymphoma</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Non-Hodgkin&rsquo;s Lymphoma</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Musculoskeletal System</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Palliative Medicine</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Physics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">7</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Radiobiology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">6</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Skin</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Thorax&mdash;Lung</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Thorax&mdash;Other Topics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology&mdash;Bladder</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology&mdash;Kidney</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology&mdash;Prostate</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology&mdash;Testes</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology&mdash;Other Topics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><b>Radiation Oncology Examination Study References</b></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<img alt=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(9).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /><a href=\"/userfiles/files/Radiation Oncology References1(1).pdf\">Download Study References</a><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	When Examination Results are Available ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:14:07','2010-04-01 22:14:07',1),(446,160,3,NULL,'','Radiation Oncology Recertification','radiation-oncology-recertification','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification.  ','Radiation Oncology Recertification','','','<h2>\r\n	RADIATION ONCOLOGY RECERTIFICATION</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\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.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>.&nbsp; <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\" linkindex=\"23\"> </a><a href=\"/userfiles/files/ABPS_re-cert_brochure(5).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Radiation Oncology prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of a total of a minimum of twenty (20) Category 1 CME hours per year for the years since certified or last recertified.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(7).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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Radiation Oncology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><u>New Recertification Requirements for Physicians Who are Initially Certified in Radiation Oncology after&nbsp; 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\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cmelist.com/list.htm</a> .</b></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<strong>Another resource for On-Line self assessments is NetCE at</strong> <a href=\"http://www.netce.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.netce.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of twenty (20) Category 1 CME hours.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(5).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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Radiation Oncology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<img src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(10).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Radiation Oncology_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 fee is non-refundable</b></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 computer-based recertification examinations twice a year in locations across the United States and Canada.&nbsp; Included among the specialties for which examinations are offered are those for the Board of Certification in Radiation Oncology.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The recertification examination process in Radiation Oncology 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\">The following table lists the <u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">approximate</font></u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"> number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</font></font></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>Domain</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=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Benign Diseases</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Bone Marrow Transplants</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Breast</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Central Nervous System</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Chemotherapy/Leukemia</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Childhood Cancers</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">GI Tract&mdash;Colo-Rectal</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">GI Tract&mdash;Esophagus</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">GI Tract&mdash;Other Topics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Gynecologic Oncology&mdash;Cervix</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Gynecologic Oncology&mdash;Endometrium</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Gynecologic Oncology&mdash;Ovarian</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Gynecologic Oncology&mdash;Other Topics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Head &amp; Neck&mdash;Larynx</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Head &amp; Neck&mdash;Nasopharynx</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Head &amp; Neck&mdash;Oropharynx</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Head &amp; Neck&mdash;Other Topics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Hodgkin&rsquo;s Lymphoma</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Non-Hodgkin&rsquo;s Lymphoma</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Musculoskeletal System</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Palliative Medicine</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Physics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">7</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Radiobiology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">6</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Skin</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Thorax&mdash;Lung</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Thorax&mdash;Other Topics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology&mdash;Bladder</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology&mdash;Kidney</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology&mdash;Prostate</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology&mdash;Testes</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology&mdash;Other Topics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"200\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><b>Radiation Oncology Examination Study References</b></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<img alt=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(9).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /><a href=\"/userfiles/files/Radiation Oncology References1(1).pdf\">Download Study References</a><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	When Examination Results are Available ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:14:15','2010-04-01 22:14:15',1),(447,153,2,NULL,'','Surgery Application','surgery-application','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','Application packet for board certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) affiliated Board of Certification','Surgery Application','','','<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/userfiles/files/ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Changes beginning 2007-01-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> for application and eligibility changes, effective January 1, 2007.<br />\r\n	<br />\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.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<strong>Important notices:</strong><br />\r\n	<br />\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>.<br />\r\n	<br />\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.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Please be certain to carefully read the entire Board of Certification Information listed below.<br />\r\n	<strong><br />\r\n	Incomplete Application</strong><br />\r\n	<br />\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.<br />\r\n	<br />\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.<br />\r\n	<br />\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.<br />\r\n	<span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"><br />\r\n	Revised January 2009</span></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 128);\"><strong>Part 1: Board Certification Application</strong></span><br />\r\n	&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img alt=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(3).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /> <a href=\"/userfiles/files/Surgery1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download Board Certification Application</a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 262 KB)<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact-us\">contact us</a>.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:15:40','2010-04-01 22:15:40',1),(448,156,2,NULL,'','Surgery Description','surgery-description','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','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.','Surgery 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><font size=\"4\">General Surgery 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				Amputation</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					2</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Anesthesia</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					3</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Biomaterials34</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					&nbsp;</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Breast Surgery</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					5</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Endocrine Surgery</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					6</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Gynecology</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					7</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Hernias of the Abdominal Wall</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					8</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Laparoscopy119</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<div align=\"center\">\r\n					&nbsp;</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Laser, Cautery, &amp; Harmonic Scalpel</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					10</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Metabolic Care - Fluids &amp; Electrolytes</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					11</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Nervous System</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					12</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Pediatric 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					13</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Physiological Response to Injury &amp; Surgery</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				Physiology of Burns</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					15</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Physiology of Wound Healing</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					16</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Shock &amp; Circulatory Collapse</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					17</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Surgery of Integument</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					18</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Surgery of the Colon, Rectum, &amp; Anus</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					19</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Surgery of the Head and Neck</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					20</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Surgery of the Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Tract</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					21</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Surgery of the Spleen</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					22</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Surgery of the Stomach and Small Intestines</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				Surgery of the Thorax</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					24</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Surgical Infection, Abscess, &amp; Fluid Collection</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					25</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Surgical Oncology</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					26</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Surgical Radiology</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					27</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Transplantation</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					28</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Urology</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					29</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Vascular Surgery</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				5</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<br />\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><b>Surgery 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<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=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(4).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Surgery References 2-17-09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> <b><font color=\"black\">Download Study References</font></b></a></td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>',0,'2010-04-01 22:16:40','2010-04-01 22:16:40',1),(449,157,2,NULL,'','Surgery Recertification','surgery-recertification','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','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.','Surgery Recertification','','','<p>\r\n	Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>.&nbsp; <a href=\"/medical-board-recertification-brochure-abps\">Click Here </a>to view a copy of the brochure or <a href=\"/userfiles/files/ABPS_re-cert_brochure(4).pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Surgery prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note:&nbsp; The following requirements apply only to the next recertification.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*</a>.&nbsp;<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:&nbsp; For the years since certified or last recertified through the year 2005 no CMEs are required.&nbsp; For the years 2006 and later, an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Surgery is required. &nbsp; 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=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(3).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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Surgery.<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 Surgery after&nbsp; 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\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cmelist.com/list.htm</a> .</b></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<strong>Another resource for On-Line self assessments is NetCE at</strong> <a href=\"http://www.netce.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.netce.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><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 Surgery. 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=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(4).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		&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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Surgery.</li>\r\n</ol>\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=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(6).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Surgery _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 fee is non-refundable</b></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.&nbsp; Included among the specialties for which examinations are offered are those for the Board of Certification in Surgery.&nbsp; 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 Surgery 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\">The following table lists the approximate&nbsp; number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:<br />\r\n	</font></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"583\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<b>Domain</b></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\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=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Amputation</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Anesthesia</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Biomaterials</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Breast Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Endocrine Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Gynecology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Hernias of the Abdominal Wall</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">6</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Laparoscopy</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Laser, Cautery, &amp; Harmonic Scalpel</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Metabolic Care &ndash; Fluids &amp; Electrolytes</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Nervous System</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Pediatric Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Physiological Response to Injury &amp; Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Physiology of Burns</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Physiology of Wound Healing</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Shock &amp; Circulatory Collapse</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgery of Integument</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgery of the <st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:city w:st=\"on\">Colon</st1:city></st1:place>, Rectum, &amp; Anus</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgery of the Head and Neck</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgery of the Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Tract</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgery of the Spleen</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgery of the Stomach and Small Intestines</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgery of the Thorax</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgical Infection, Abscess, &amp; Fluid Collection</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgical Oncology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Surgical Radiology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Transplantation</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Urology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"bottom\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">Vascular Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Surgery Examination Study References</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<img alt=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(5).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /><a href=\"/userfiles/files/SU - Specialty Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download Study References</a></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	When Examination Results are Available ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:19:22','2010-04-01 22:19:22',1),(450,152,1,NULL,'','Plastic Surgery Application','Plastic-Surgery-Application','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','','Plastic Surgery Application','','','<h2>\r\n	NO NEW APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY AT THIS TIME.</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font color=\"#ff0000\" size=\"3\">RECERTIFICATION INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE MENU TO THE LEFT</font></p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ABPS BOARD CERTIFICATION IN PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY WILL BE POSTED AT THIS PAGE.</h2>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:20:19','2010-04-01 22:20:19',1),(451,154,2,NULL,'','Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Recertification','Plastic-Reconstructive-Surgery-Recertification','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification. ','Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Recertification','','','<h2>\r\n	PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 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.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>.&nbsp; <a href=\"/medical-board-recertification-brochure-abps\">Click Here</a> to view a copy of the brochure or <a href=\"/userfiles/files/ABPS_re-cert_brochure(7).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note:&nbsp; The following requirements apply only to the next recertification.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:&nbsp; For the years since certified or last recertified through the year 2005&mdash;an average of 30 CMEs per year in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; and for the years 2006 and later:&nbsp; an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. &nbsp; 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=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(10).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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.<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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery after&nbsp; 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					Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 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=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(12).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					<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\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cmelist.com/list.htm</a></b></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<strong>Another resource for On-Line self assessments is NetCE at</strong> <a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.netce.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"http:// /initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery _Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(15).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></a></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<b><a href=\"/userfiles/files/Plastic%20and%20Reconstructive%20Surgery%20_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download Board Recertification Applicatio</a>n</b><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 fee is non-refundable</b></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.&nbsp; Included among the specialties for which examinations are offered are those for the Board of Certification in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.&nbsp; ABPS offers the written recertification examinations in <st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:city w:st=\"on\">Atlanta</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st=\"on\">Georgia</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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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\">The following table lists the <u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">approximate</font></u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"> number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</font></font></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"583\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<b>Domain</b></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\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 align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Anesthesia</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Basic Science of Plastic Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Basic Techniques of Plastic Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Breast Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">18</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Burn Wounds and Reconstruction</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Cosmetic Surgery of the Aging Face</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Cosmetic Surgery/Aesthetic Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Craniofacial Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Ear Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Eyelid and Brow Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">7</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Facial Bone Fractures</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Genital Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Hand Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\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 align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Head and Neck Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Implantation Material</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Liposuction and Body Contouring</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Lower Extremity Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Medical Legal Aspects</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Microsurgery: Clinical Surgery and Free Tissue Transfer</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Nasal Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">7</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Peripheral Nerve Injury</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Pressure Sores</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><b>Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</font></font></p>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 674px; height: 39px;\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<p>\r\n					<b><img alt=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(16).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /><a href=\"/userfiles/files/PS%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download Study References</a></b></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><b>When Examination Results are Available</b></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</font></font></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:40:43','2010-04-01 22:40:43',1),(452,154,3,NULL,'','Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Recertification','Plastic-Reconstructive-Surgery-Recertification','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification. ','Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Recertification','','','<h2>\r\n	PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 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.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>.&nbsp; <a href=\"/medical-board-recertification-brochure-abps\">Click Here</a> to view a copy of the brochure or <a href=\"/userfiles/files/ABPS_re-cert_brochure(7).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note:&nbsp; The following requirements apply only to the next recertification.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:&nbsp; For the years since certified or last recertified through the year 2005&mdash;an average of 30 CMEs per year in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; and for the years 2006 and later:&nbsp; an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. &nbsp; 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=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(10).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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.<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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery after&nbsp; 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					Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 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=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(12).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					<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\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cmelist.com/list.htm</a></b></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<strong>Another resource for On-Line self assessments is NetCE at</strong> <a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.netce.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"http:// /initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery _Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(15).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></a></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<b><a href=\"/userfiles/files/Plastic%20and%20Reconstructive%20Surgery%20_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download Board Recertification Applicatio</a>n</b><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 fee is non-refundable</b></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.&nbsp; Included among the specialties for which examinations are offered are those for the Board of Certification in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.&nbsp; ABPS offers the written recertification examinations in <st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:city w:st=\"on\">Atlanta</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st=\"on\">Georgia</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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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\">The following table lists the <u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">approximate</font></u><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"> number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</font></font></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"583\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<b>Domain</b></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\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 align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Anesthesia</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Basic Science of Plastic Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Basic Techniques of Plastic Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Breast Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">18</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Burn Wounds and Reconstruction</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">5</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Cosmetic Surgery of the Aging Face</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Cosmetic Surgery/Aesthetic Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">4</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Craniofacial Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">1</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Ear Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Eyelid and Brow Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">7</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Facial Bone Fractures</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Genital Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Hand Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\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 align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Head and Neck Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Implantation Material</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Liposuction and Body Contouring</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Lower Extremity Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Medical Legal Aspects</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Microsurgery: Clinical Surgery and Free Tissue Transfer</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Nasal Surgery</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">7</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Peripheral Nerve Injury</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">Pressure Sores</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\">3</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><b>Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</font></font></p>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 674px; height: 39px;\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td>\r\n				&nbsp;</td>\r\n			<td>\r\n				<p>\r\n					<b><img alt=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(16).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /><a href=\"/userfiles/files/PS%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download Study References</a></b></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><b>When Examination Results are Available</b></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Arial\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</font></font></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:41:14','2010-04-01 22:41:14',1),(453,143,6,NULL,'','Why Physicians Choose ABPS- Video','video','','','Watch ABPS Video','','','\r\n<p>\r\n	<object height=\"385\" width=\"640\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/QlJ5NHzNk2I&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;\" /></object><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><embed allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" height=\"385\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/QlJ5NHzNk2I&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"640\"></embed></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:46:00','2010-04-01 22:46:00',1),(454,150,1,NULL,'','Orthopedic Surgery Recertification','orthopedic-surgery-recertification','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification.','Orthopedic Surgery Recertification','','','<p>\r\n	Beginning in 2006, all physicians who are newly certified will be required to meet the new ABPS Standards for Recertification.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>.&nbsp; <a href=\"/medical-board-recertification-brochure-abps\">Click Here</a> to view a copy of the brochure or <a href=\"/userfiles/files/ABPS_re-cert_brochure(8).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Orthopedic Surgery prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note:&nbsp; The following requirements apply only to the next recertification.&nbsp; After recertifying, the physician will be required to meet the new recertification requirements, listed below.</b></p>\r\n<ol type=\"1\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule</a>*.&nbsp;<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:&nbsp; For the years since certified or last recertified through the year 2005&mdash;an average of 25 CMEs per year in the field of Orthopedic Surgery; and for the years 2006 and later:&nbsp; an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. &nbsp; 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=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(13).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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Orthopedic Surgery.<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 Orthopedic Surgery after&nbsp; 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\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cmelist.com/list.htm</a> .</b></p>\r\n									<p>\r\n										<strong>Another resource for On-Line self assessments is NetCE at</strong> <a href=\"http://www.netce.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.netce.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\r\n								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*.&nbsp;</a><br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of 50 hours per year with at least 25 CMEs in the field of Orthopedic Surgery. At least 25 of the CME hours received during the eight years must be obtained through AAPS-sponsored programs. The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view . Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.\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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Orthopedic Surgery.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Orthopedic Surgery Recert2009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(17).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></a></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Orthopedic%20Surgery%20Recert2009.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 fee is non-refundable</b> /p&gt;</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.&nbsp; Included among the specialties for which examinations are offered are those for the Board of Certification in Orthopedic Surgery.&nbsp; ABPS offers the written recertification examinations in <st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:city w:st=\"on\">Atlanta</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st=\"on\">Georgia</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 Orthopedic Surgery 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\">The following table lists the approximate number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:<br />\r\n	</font></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"583\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td width=\"343\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<b>Domain</b></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\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\" size=\"3\">Amputations</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Biomechanics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Bone Grafting &amp; Healing</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">4</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\" size=\"3\">Fractures</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">6</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\" size=\"3\">Bone Infections</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">4</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\" size=\"3\">Clinical Epidemiology In Orthopedics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">1</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\" size=\"3\">Connective Tissue Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Gait</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Hematology In Orthopedics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">1</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\" size=\"3\">Joint Arthroplasty/Replacement</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">8</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\" size=\"3\">Joint Injuries</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">6</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\" size=\"3\">Joint Reconstruction</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">5</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\" size=\"3\">Neurology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Metabolic Bone Diseases</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Musculoskeletal Oncology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Neuromuscular Disorders In Children</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">1</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\" size=\"3\">Orthopedic Radiology And Other Imaging Techniques</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">6</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\" size=\"3\">Prosthetics And Orthotics</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">2</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\" size=\"3\">Soft-Tissue Infection</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">4</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\" size=\"3\">Soft-Tissue Physiology</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">3</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\" size=\"3\">Soft-Tissue Repair</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">4</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\" size=\"3\">Spinal Disorders</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">4</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\" size=\"3\">Sports Conditioning And Training</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">5</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\" size=\"3\">Sports Injuries</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">5</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\" size=\"3\">Various Types of Arthritis And Their Orthopedic Complications</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">5</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\" size=\"3\">Multiple Injured</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">1</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\" size=\"3\">Unique Considerations of the Pediatric Orthopedic Patient (e.g. joint injuries, joint reconstruction)</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">4</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\" size=\"3\">Professional Responsibility</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" width=\"240\">\r\n				<p align=\"center\">\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\">2</font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Orthopedic Surgery Examination Study References</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<img alt=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(18).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /><a href=\"/userfiles/files/OS%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download Study References</a></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	When Examination Results are Available ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:55:07','2010-04-01 22:55:07',1),(455,149,1,NULL,'','Orthopedic Description','orthopedic-description','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','An outline of the subject areas covered on the certification examination is included to help candidates prepare for the exam. ','Orthopedic Surgery Board Certification Exams ','','','<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><font size=\"4\">Orthopedic Surgery 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				Amputations</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					2</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Biomaterials</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					3</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Biomechanics</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					4</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Bone Grafting &amp; Healing</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					5</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Fractures</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					6</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Bone Infections</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					7</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Clinical Epidemiology In Orthopedics</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					8</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Connective Tissue Disorders</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					9</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Gait</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					10</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Genetic Disorders And Skeletal Dysplasias</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					11</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Hematology In Orthopedics</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					12</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Joint Arthroplasty/Replacement</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				15</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				Joint Injuries</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					14</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Joint Reconstruction</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					15</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					16</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Metabolic Bone Diseases</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					17</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Musculoskeletal 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					18</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Neuromuscular Disorders In Children</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					19</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Orthopedic Radiology And Other Imaging Techniques</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					20</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Prosthetics And Orthotics</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					21</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Soft-Tissue Infection</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					22</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Soft-Tissue Physiology</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					23</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Soft-Tissue Repair</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				Spinal Disorders</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					25</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Sports Conditioning And Training</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					26</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Sports Injuries</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					27</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Various Types of Arthritis And Their Orthopedic Complications</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					28</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Unique Considerations of the Multiply Injured Patient</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					29</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Unique Considerations of the Pediatric Orthopedic Patient (e.g. joint injuries, joint reconstruction)</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					30</div>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				Professional Responsibility</td>\r\n			<td align=\"center\">\r\n				4</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font size=\"4\"><b>Orthopedic Surgery 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<table align=\"left\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 289px; height: 23px;\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/userfiles/files/OS References.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(20).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></a></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/userfiles/files/OS References.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	<font size=\"4\"><b>Description of the Oral Examination in Orthopedic Surgery </b></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The Oral Certification Examination in Orthopedic Surgery is an opportunity for the Board to examine your ability to diagnose and treat patients requiring orthopedic intervention. The cases you will be presented will be based upon real or hypothetical patients. For each case you will be given a brief history of the patient&rsquo;s present symptoms or complaints. You may need to probe for more information, develop a differential diagnosis, request laboratory tests or diagnostic examinations. You will be expected to describe the treatment process. Additionally, the examinee may be questioned regarding the risks related to a treatment process or what other treatment options might be considered. In obtaining the information, you should speak clearly and be cognizant of time constraints applicable to your handling each case. 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	The examination consists of three case studies. For each case study a threshold score has been established. The threshold score represents the minimum passing score that is expected of a practicing physician in Orthopedic Surgery. The threshold score for each case has been established prior to its administration. Board Diplomates in Orthopedic Surgery, with the guidance of a psychometrician, have estimated the expected minimal performance for each area within each case. These minimal performance expectations are combined to obtain the minimum expected score on a case.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	For each case, an examinee is scored in several areas. An examinee&rsquo;s performance is typically scored in each of the following areas:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		History of the patient&mdash;The examinee is expected to probe for the history of the patient (e.g., onset/course/location/associated symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history; social/family history, surgical history, and psychological history)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Physical examination&mdash;The examinee is expected to request information about specific aspects of the patient&rsquo;s physical condition (e.g., neck, chest, heart, back, neurological, skin, abdomen, musculoskeletal, and other areas applicable to the case)</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Requested laboratory tests and diagnostic examinations&mdash;The examinee will order appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic examinations; the examinee will be provided the results.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Diagnosis of the patient&mdash;The examinee will be expected to propose a differential diagnosis/diagnoses for the case presented.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Management of the patient&mdash;The examinee will indicate what treatment is recommended, including non-operative, operative, and post-operative management. The examinee may be asked to provide a rationale.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Disposition/Pathophysiology&mdash;The examinee may be presented with follow-up conditions of the patient, including complications&mdash;to which the examinee will be asked to recommend appropriate actions; or the examinee may be asked to describe possible complications/outcomes and appropriate corrective actions. Additionally, other related questions regarding the patients condition may be asked.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	A candidate&rsquo;s score on any one case is completely independent of his or her score on any other case. To pass, the examinee must minimally obtain a total score (sum of the scores from all three cases) that equals or exceeds the sum of the threshold scores for the three studies. Therefore, it is possible that an examinee may score less than the threshold score for one case, but still pass the examination, provided he or she scores well on the remainder of the cases to offset the lower score. Each case contains approximately the same number of possible points. Therefore, the cases are approximately equally weighted in the overall calculation of examinee&rsquo;s total score.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The three cases presented will address a variety of situations. No two cases will address exactly the same topic. Topics presented to the examinee may include, but not limited to:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Fractures/Trauma</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Musculo-Skeletal Injuries</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Soft Tissue Injuries or Disease Processes</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Metabolic and Neoplastic Diseases</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Degenerative Disease Process: Bone and Soft Tissue</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Neurologic Disorders</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	Each of the three cases is limited to 30 minutes. If you have not completed the diagnosis for a case within thirty minutes, the examiner will indicate that you need to move on to the next case. 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.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	Examinees should plan to arrive one-half hour before the scheduled beginning of the examination and expect to be in the examination room for nearly two 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 cases.</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 examinees 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	Examinees who fail to pass an Oral Examination have the opportunity to take an examination consisting of three different cases at the next scheduled administration. 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 ABPS Executive Offices at 813-433-2277.</p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 22:58:30','2010-04-01 22:58:30',1),(456,148,2,NULL,'','Orthopedic Application','orthopedic-application','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','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.','Orthopedic Surgery Board Certification Exams','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Please <a href=\"/userfiles/files/ELIGIBILITY%20REQUIREMENTS%20Changes%20beginning%202007-01-01(1).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=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(21).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Orthopedic%20Surgery%20Recert2009(1).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<p>\r\n	<b><b>For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact-us\">contact us</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 23:08:42','2010-04-01 23:08:42',1),(457,148,3,NULL,'','Orthopedic Application','orthopedic-application','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','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.','Orthopedic Surgery Board Certification Exams','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Please <a href=\"/userfiles/files/ELIGIBILITY%20REQUIREMENTS%20Changes%20beginning%202007-01-01(1).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=\"\" src=\"/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(21).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" /></td>\r\n			<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\r\n				<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Orthopedic%20Surgery%20Recert2009(1).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<p>\r\n	<b><b>For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact-us\">contact us</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-01 23:08:59','2010-04-01 23:08:59',1),(458,1,11,NULL,'','Medical Board Certification - American Board of Physician Specialties','home','medical board certifications, medical specialties, boards of medical certifications, board certification, national board certification, specialty medical, american medical specialties, american board of physician specialties, abps, medical board certification, medical licensing board\r\n\r\n','The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) provides for medical board certification & recertification in 17 different specialties. Contact us today for more info.\r\n\r\n','Medical Board Certification','','<div style=\"text-transform: uppercase; background-color: rgb(189, 134, 59); width: 245px; color: rgb(23, 65, 118); font-size: 20px;\">\r\n	<div style=\"padding: 10px;\">\r\n		EMERGENCY<br />\r\n		<b>MEDICINE</b></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"sidebar\">\r\n	<h2 class=\"sidebar-title\">\r\n		Emergency Medicine Certification</h2>\r\n	<p>\r\n		The ABPS&#39;s emergency medicine board certification exam enables a&nbsp;successful candidate to present&nbsp;to the public as a qualified medical specialist in emergency medicine. Completing the emergency medicine board certification exam indicates mastery of emergency medicine experience and knowledge as well as a professional commitment to adhere to the ABPS Medical Code of Ethics.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"emergency-medicine\"><img align=\"right\" hspace=\"0\" src=\"/images/read-more.jpg\" vspace=\"0\" /></a></p>\r\n','<p>\r\n	<img align=\"left\" src=\"/images/pic-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; margin-right: 10px;\" /> There is no greater commitment we can make than to provide world-class board certification expertise to physicians, Diplomates, state medical boards and hospitals. Our members enjoy the highest level of personal service and a tireless desire to go the extra mile for their success.&nbsp; The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) is the official certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS) overseeing the administration, development and management of eleven medical specialty boards of certification representing seventeen medical specialties.</p>\r\n<div style=\"line-height: 23px; padding-left: 10px; width: 637px; background: url(&quot;/images/blue-bar.jpg&quot;) no-repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; height: 23px; color: rgb(23, 65, 118); font-size: 15px; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;\">\r\n	Featuring distinguished innovative boards of Certification</div>\r\n',0,'2010-04-06 10:26:12','2010-04-06 10:26:12',1),(459,161,1,NULL,'','Annual Meeting','annual-meeting','','','2010 Annual Scientific Meeting','','','<h3>\r\n	2010 Annual Meeting<br />\r\n	June 7-12, 2010<br />\r\n	Hilton Walt Disney World Resort<br />\r\n	Orlando, FL</h3>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/images/2010 annual mtg phto1(3).jpg\" style=\"width: 112px; height: 89px;\" /></font></b></font></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/files/2010 annual mtg brochure-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting Brochure</font></b></a></p>\r\n<h3>\r\n	<img src=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/images/2010Exhibitorr\r\n Photo(1).jpg\" /></h3>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font><a href=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/files/2010 \r\nExhibitor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download 2010 Exhibitor Prospectus</font></b></a></font></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	For advance purchase of specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, CLICK LINK: <a href=\"http://www.disneyconventionear.com/AAPS \" target=\"_blank\"> www.disneyconventionear.com/AAPS</a></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<img alt=\"\" src=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/images/Disney(3).gif\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 60px;\" /><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Convention Theme Park tickets are offered to the AAPS/ABPS group at advance purchase savings and are unavailable at the front gates of the WDW Orlando Theme Park. Please note, this offer will expire June 6, 2010.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/files/2010 Exhibitor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><br />\r\n	</font></b></a></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-06 11:15:24','2010-04-06 11:15:24',1),(460,161,2,NULL,'','Annual Meeting','annual-meeting','','','2010 Annual Scientific Meeting','','','<h3>\r\n	2010 Annual Meeting<br />\r\n	June 7-12, 2010<br />\r\n	Hilton Walt Disney World Resort<br />\r\n	Orlando, FL</h3>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/images/2010 annual mtg phto1(3).jpg\" style=\"width: 112px; height: 89px;\" /></font></b></font></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/files/2010 annual mtg brochure-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting Brochure</font></b></a></p>\r\n<h3>\r\n	<img src=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/images/2010Exhibitorr\r\n Photo(1).jpg\" /></h3>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font><a href=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/files/2010 \r\nExhibitor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\">Download 2010 Exhibitor Prospectus</font></b></a></font></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	For advance purchase of specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, CLICK LINK: <a href=\"http://www.disneyconventionear.com/AAPS \" target=\"_blank\"> www.disneyconventionear.com/AAPS</a></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<img alt=\"\" src=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/images/Disney(3).gif\" style=\"width: 400px; height: 60px;\" /><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Convention Theme Park tickets are offered to the AAPS/ABPS group at advance purchase savings and are unavailable at the front gates of the WDW Orlando Theme Park. Please note, this offer will expire June 6, 2010.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/files/2010 Exhibitor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><br />\r\n	</font></b></a></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-06 11:17:11','2010-04-06 11:17:11',1),(461,3,6,NULL,'','Physician Career - ABPS Physician Career Center & Job Board','career-center','physician career, physician careers, alternative careers for physicians, physician career change, careers for physicians, physician career information, physician career network, physician career opportunities, medical licensing board\r\n','The ABPS Physician Career Center offers its members, and the industry at large, an easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections.\r\n','Physician Career Center','','<p>\r\n	Physician Career Center</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<a href=\" /career-center\">Career Center<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<a href=\"/mission-and-objectives\">Mission &amp; Objectives<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<a href=\"/code-of-ethics\">Code of Ethics<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<a href=\"/organization\">Organization<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<a href=\" /governance\">Governance<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<a href=\"/usage-guidelines\">Certification Mark Usage Guidelines<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<a href=\"/directions\">Directions<br />\r\n		</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n','<p>\r\n	Starting December 1, ABPS launches their interactive job board, the ABPS Physician Career Center. With its focus on the medical industry and professionals, the ABPS Physician Career Center offers its members, and the industry at large, an easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	Both members and non-members can use the ABPS Physician Career Center to reach qualified candidates. Employers can post jobs online, search for qualified candidates based on specific job criteria, and create an online resume agent to email qualified candidates daily. They also benefit from online reporting that provides job activity statistics.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	For job seekers, the ABPS Physician Career Center is a free service that provides access to employers and jobs in the medical industry. In addition to posting their resumes, job seekers can browse and view available jobs based on their criteria and save those jobs for later review, if they choose. Job seekers can also create a search agent to provide email notifications of jobs that match their criteria.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	BPS Physician Career Service is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry. 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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 <a href=\"http://aapsus.org\">www.abpsus.org</a></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-06 14:54:52','2010-04-06 14:54:52',1),(463,144,4,NULL,'','ABPS Brochure','brochure','','','Enhancing Patient Care','','','<strong>To download this brochure click here</strong>\r\n<center>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<img border=\"0\" height=\"0\" src=\"http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNzAxNjQxMzUyNjImcHQ9MTI3MDE2NDE*MDEwMSZwPTY1OTQwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz*2ZTM1YmRhNDM*ODA*M2E5ODk4/ODU4OTIzZGU1OWZmYyZvZj*w.gif\" style=\"visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;\" width=\"0\" /><object data=\"http://files.photosnack.net/app/swf/EmbedCanvas.swf?hash_id=1a973c69d189731a0f928dfa2a132069\" height=\"475\" id=\"embededPhotosnackFlash\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"600\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://files.photosnack.net/app/swf/EmbedCanvas.swf?hash_id=1a973c69d189731a0f928dfa2a132069\" /><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#141414\" /><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" /></object></p>\r\n</center>\r\n',0,'2010-04-06 17:09:11','2010-04-06 17:09:11',1),(464,144,5,NULL,'','ABPS Brochure','brochure','','','Enhancing Patient Care','','','<p>\r\n	<strong>To download this brochure <a href=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/files/ABPS_Brochure_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</strong></p>\r\n<center>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<img border=\"0\" height=\"0\" src=\"http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNzAxNjQxMzUyNjImcHQ9MTI3MDE2NDE*MDEwMSZwPTY1OTQwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz*2ZTM1YmRhNDM*ODA*M2E5ODk4/ODU4OTIzZGU1OWZmYyZvZj*w.gif\" style=\"visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;\" width=\"0\" /><object data=\"http://files.photosnack.net/app/swf/EmbedCanvas.swf?hash_id=1a973c69d189731a0f928dfa2a132069\" height=\"475\" id=\"embededPhotosnackFlash\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"600\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://files.photosnack.net/app/swf/EmbedCanvas.swf?hash_id=1a973c69d189731a0f928dfa2a132069\" /><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#141414\" /><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" /></object></p>\r\n</center>\r\n',0,'2010-04-06 17:10:34','2010-04-06 17:10:34',1),(465,144,6,NULL,'','ABPS Brochure','brochure','','','Enhancing Patient Care','','','<p>\r\n	<strong>To download this brochure <a href=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/files/ABPS_Brochure_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</strong></p>\r\n<center>\r\n	<p>\r\n		<img border=\"0\" height=\"0\" src=\"http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNzAxNjQxMzUyNjImcHQ9MTI3MDE2NDE*MDEwMSZwPTY1OTQwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz*2ZTM1YmRhNDM*ODA*M2E5ODk4/ODU4OTIzZGU1OWZmYyZvZj*w.gif\" style=\"visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;\" width=\"0\" /><object data=\"http://files.photosnack.net/app/swf/EmbedCanvas.swf?hash_id=1a973c69d189731a0f928dfa2a132069\" height=\"475\" id=\"embededPhotosnackFlash\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"600\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://files.photosnack.net/app/swf/EmbedCanvas.swf?hash_id=1a973c69d189731a0f928dfa2a132069\" /><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#141414\" /><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" /></object></p>\r\n</center>\r\n',0,'2010-04-06 17:10:55','2010-04-06 17:10:55',1),(466,1,12,NULL,'','Medical Board Certification - American Board of Physician Specialties','home','medical board certifications, medical specialties, boards of medical certifications, board certification, national board certification, specialty medical, american medical specialties, american board of physician specialties, abps, medical board certification, medical licensing board\r\n\r\n','The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) provides for medical board certification & recertification in 17 different specialties. 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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	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	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	Submit documentation of a minimum of 30 hours of continuing medical education (CME) in Anesthesia obtained during the two years preceding application. 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The BCA recommends that the letters be sent to the applicant for inclusion with other application documents.<br />\r\n	<br />\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	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	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	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. 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. 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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. 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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	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.)</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.)</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.</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).</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.</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.</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.</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	All physicians must allow AAPS to perform a background check, attested by initialing the appropriate line on the application form.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	All physicians must submit the signed candidate appeal form.</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	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font size=\"4\"><b>Case Report Requirements</b></font></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The applicant must submit four (4)<b>separately compiled copies </b>of 25 case reports in the following format:</b></p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<b>Case reports must be typewritten. Photocopies of typewritten case reports are acceptable.</b></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<b>Case reports must be double-spaced on standard 8.5&quot; x 11&quot; white paper.</b></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<b>Case reports must be in a hard, report style binder, or a three-ringed notebook.</b></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<b>The applicant must sign each case report.</b></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<b>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>.</b></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<b>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.)</b></li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<b>Case reports shall contain the following information: </b>\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>For patient #, list the same number as the case number (Refer to sample index and verification form.)</b></li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>Date of admission and date of discharge</b></li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>Admitting diagnosis</b></li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>Final diagnosis</b></li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>Presenting complaint</b></li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>Patient history</b></li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>Physical and laboratory findings</b></li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>Anesthesia management plan</b></li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				<b>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.</b></li>\r\n		</ol>\r\n	</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>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></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-06 19:00:14','2010-04-06 19:00:14',1),(471,19,4,NULL,'','Compare Nationally Recognized Medical Board Certifying Organization','board-certification-requirements-comparison','certification requirements comparison, medical licensing board, medical board certifications, medical specialties, boards of medical certifications, board certification, national board certification, specialty medical, american medical specialties, american board of physician specialties, abps, medical board certification\r\n','A comparative study of three nationally recognized physician multi-specialty board certifying organizations show that all 3 certifying bodies are equivalent to each other.\r\n','Board Certification Requirements Comparison','','','<p>\r\n	This information is intended to be a fair and impartial representation of the listed requirements of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), and the American Osteopathic Association&#39;s Bureau of Specialists (AOABOS) with regard to board certification in various specialties offered by each certifying body, as gathered from their respective websites.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The information contained in the tables is accurate as of the date of their posting. Please consult the individual board to confirm the most current certification information.<br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	<a href=\"/userfiles/files/comparative matrix.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to Download a Comparison Brochure</a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 672 KB)</p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-06 19:07:12','2010-04-06 19:07:12',1),(472,56,4,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=\"/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		&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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Dermatology.<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										<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								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\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		&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		&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		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Dermatology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></a></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\"><b>Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><a href=\"/userfiles/files/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br />\r\n					(.pdf, 163 KB)</a></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	<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<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	<b><a href=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif/downloads/DM%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(22).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Study References</b></a></b></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,'2010-04-06 19:12:27','2010-04-06 19:12:27',1),(473,56,5,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=\"/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	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\nRequirements for Recertification</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<u>Recertification Requirements for Physicians who were Initially Certified in Dermatology prior to 2006</u></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	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.</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>*.\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.</p>\r\n		<p>\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.</p>\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Dermatology.\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<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></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								</td>\r\n							</tr>\r\n						</tbody>\r\n					</table>\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>*.</p>\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.</p>\r\n		<p>\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.</p>\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.</p>\r\n		<p>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.</p>\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Dermatology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n	<tbody>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"19\" src=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif\" width=\"15\" /></a></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\"><b>Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><a href=\"/userfiles/files/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br />\r\n					(.pdf, 163 KB)</a></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	* NOTE: Recertification Application Fees are non-refundable</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	When and Where the Examinations are Offered</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	The Written Examination&mdash;What to Expect</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	Test Blueprint</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<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	Dermatology Examination Study References</p>\r\n	<p>\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	<a href=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif/downloads/DM%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(22).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Study References></a></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	When Examination Results are Available</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,'2010-04-06 19:19:50','2010-04-06 19:19:50',1),(474,56,6,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=\"/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	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. (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	Requirements for Recertification</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<u>Recertification Requirements for Physicians who were Initially Certified in Dermatology prior to 2006</u></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	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.</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>*. &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.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date. &nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Dermatology. &nbsp;</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<u>New Recertification Requirements for Physicians Who are Initially Certified in Dermatology after 2005 and for Physicians After Recertifying in 2006 or Later</u></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The following resources are available for on-line CME and self-assessments:</p>\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	<b><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></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>*. &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.\r\n		<p>\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.</p>\r\n	</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.\r\n		<p>\r\n			Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.</p>\r\n	</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Dermatology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(23).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><a href=\"/userfiles/files/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 163 KB)</a></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	* NOTE: Recertification Application Fees are non-refundable</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	When and Where the Examinations are Offered</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	<strong>The Written Examination&mdash;What to Expect</strong></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	<strong>Test Blueprint</strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The following table lists the&nbsp; approximate number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</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	<strong>Dermatology Examination Study References</strong></p>\r\n<p>\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	<a href=\"/images/icons/acrobat.gif/downloads/DM%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(22).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Study References&gt;</b></a></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>When Examination Results are Available ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-06 19:26:24','2010-04-06 19:26:24',1),(475,60,3,NULL,'','Diagnostic Radiology Application','diagnostic-radiology-application','','','Application','','','<h2>\r\n	APPLICATION</h2>\r\n<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<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/userfiles/files/Diagnostic Radiology1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(24).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Certification Application</font></b></a><a href=\"/userfiles/files/Diagnostic Radiology1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 262 KB)</a></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,'2010-04-06 19:30:20','2010-04-06 19:30:20',1),(476,78,2,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	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	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	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	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. 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	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	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<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,'2010-04-06 19:33:56','2010-04-06 19:33:56',1),(477,79,2,NULL,'','Diagnostic Radiology Examination Description','diagnostic-radiology-examination-description','','','','','','<h2>\r\n	EXAMINATION DESCRIPTION</h2>\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	<b><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	<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	<b><font><a href=\"/downloads/RD%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(25).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Study References</font></b></a></font></b></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	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<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>\r\n	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<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,'2010-04-06 19:51:55','2010-04-06 19:51:55',1),(478,79,3,NULL,'','Diagnostic Radiology Examination Description','diagnostic-radiology-examination-description','','','Diagnostic Radiology Description','','','<h2>\r\n	EXAMINATION DESCRIPTION</h2>\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	<b><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	<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	<b><font><a href=\"/downloads/RD%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(25).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Study References</font></b></a></font></b></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	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<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>\r\n	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<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,'2010-04-06 19:53:03','2010-04-06 19:53:03',1),(479,82,4,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:\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=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/files/BCEM Sample Case Reports.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,'2010-04-07 12:05:44','2010-04-07 12:05:44',1),(480,74,13,NULL,'','Disaster Medicine','disaster-medicine','','','Disaster Medicine','','','<center>\r\n	<img border=\"0\" height=\"0\" src=\"http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNzA2NTYzODY1MDgmcHQ9MTI3MDY1NjM5MDk5MiZwPTY1OTQwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz1jYTMxNWZkZWM5NDY*NjI4OTI3/YTJiYWY3NDMwNTA4YSZvZj*w.gif\" style=\"visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;\" width=\"0\" /><object data=\"http://files.photosnack.net/app/swf/EmbedCanvas.swf?hash_id=a2f7afd85386b289a17524217a146561\" height=\"475\" id=\"embededPhotosnackFlash\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"600\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://files.photosnack.net/app/swf/EmbedCanvas.swf?hash_id=a2f7afd85386b289a17524217a146561\" /><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#141414\" /><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" /></object></center>\r\n',0,'2010-04-07 12:08:08','2010-04-07 12:08:08',1),(481,119,2,NULL,'','Diagnostic Radiology Recertification','diagnostic-radiology-recertification','','','Diagnostic Radiology Recertification','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\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.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>. <a href=\"/downloads/ABPS_re-cert_brochure.pdf\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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. &nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Diagnostic Radiology prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note:&nbsp; The following requirements apply only to the next recertification.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*</a>.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:&nbsp; For the years since certified or last recertified submit a minimum of twenty (20) Category 1 CME per year.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(14).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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Diagnostic Radiology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Times New Roman\"><font face=\"Times New Roman\"><b><u>New Recertification Requirements for Physicians Who are Initially Certified in Diagnostic Radiology after&nbsp; 2005 and for Physicians After Recertifying in 2006 or Later</u></b></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Times New Roman\"><font face=\"Times New Roman\"><b><u><br />\r\n	</u></b></font></font>The following resources are available for on-line CME and self-assessments:<font face=\"Times New Roman\"><font face=\"Times New Roman\"><b><u><br />\r\n	</u></b></font></font><b><br />\r\n	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><strong><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	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	<b>For Diagnostic Radiology the Board has also identified the following resources:</b><st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:placename w:st=\"on\"></st1:placename></st1:place></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:placename w:st=\"on\">American</st1:placename><st1:placetype w:st=\"on\">College</st1:placetype></st1:place>of Radiology - www.acr.org<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Syllabi and Continuous Professional Development Programs Lippincott Williams and Wilkins - www.LWW.com<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - Oakstone Medical Publishing - www.oakstonemedical.com - Practical Reviews Radiology</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*</a>.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of twenty (20) Category 1 CME per year.The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view . Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Diagnostic Radiology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/downloads/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(27).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 163 KB)</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	* NOTE: <b>Recertification Application fee is non-refundable</b></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 computer-based recertification examinations twice a year in testing centers across the United States and Candada.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The recertification examination process in Diagnostic Radiology requires candidates to pass only a written examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\" target=\"_blank\">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<h2>\r\n	Test Blueprint</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The following table lists the approximate&nbsp; number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</b></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=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Ultrasound</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">15</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Breast Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">10</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Thoracic Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">9</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Genitourinary Tract Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Basic Knowledge of Physics</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">15</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Gastrointestinal Studies (Contrast and Non-Contrast)</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Angiography/Interventional Radiology</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">3</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Anatomy</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Neuroradiology</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">4</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">MRI</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">5</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Musculoskeletal Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">11</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Nuclear Medicine</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Miscellaneous Topics<br />\r\n				</font></font></font></font></font>\r\n				<ul>\r\n					<li>\r\n						<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Bone<br />\r\n						</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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Chest<br />\r\n						</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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">URO-Radiology<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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Osteology<br />\r\n						</font></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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Pediatrics<br />\r\n						</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></li>\r\n				</ul>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"center\" 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\">4</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>\r\n	Diagnostic Radiology Examination Study References</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<strong>When Examination Results are Available</strong></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<p>\r\n	<b><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><a href=\"/downloads/RD%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Download Study References</b></a></font></font></font></font></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-07 12:14:39','2010-04-07 12:14:39',1),(482,119,3,NULL,'','Diagnostic Radiology Recertification','diagnostic-radiology-recertification','','','Diagnostic Radiology Recertification','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\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.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>. <a href=\"/downloads/ABPS_re-cert_brochure.pdf\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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. &nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Diagnostic Radiology prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note:&nbsp; The following requirements apply only to the next recertification.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*</a>.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:&nbsp; For the years since certified or last recertified submit a minimum of twenty (20) Category 1 CME per year.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(14).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		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Diagnostic Radiology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Times New Roman\"><font face=\"Times New Roman\"><b><u>New Recertification Requirements for Physicians Who are Initially Certified in Diagnostic Radiology after&nbsp; 2005 and for Physicians After Recertifying in 2006 or Later</u></b></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Times New Roman\"><font face=\"Times New Roman\"><b><u><br />\r\n	</u></b></font></font>The following resources are available for on-line CME and self-assessments:<font face=\"Times New Roman\"><font face=\"Times New Roman\"><b><u><br />\r\n	</u></b></font></font><b><br />\r\n	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><strong><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	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	<b>For Diagnostic Radiology the Board has also identified the following resources:</b><st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:placename w:st=\"on\"></st1:placename></st1:place></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:placename w:st=\"on\">American</st1:placename><st1:placetype w:st=\"on\">College</st1:placetype></st1:place>of Radiology - www.acr.org<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Syllabi and Continuous Professional Development Programs Lippincott Williams and Wilkins - www.LWW.com<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - Oakstone Medical Publishing - www.oakstonemedical.com - Practical Reviews Radiology</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*</a>.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of twenty (20) Category 1 CME per year.The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view . Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.<br />\r\n		&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Diagnostic Radiology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/downloads/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(27).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 163 KB)</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	* NOTE: <b>Recertification Application fee is non-refundable</b></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 computer-based recertification examinations twice a year in testing centers across the United States and Candada.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The recertification examination process in Diagnostic Radiology requires candidates to pass only a written examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\" target=\"_blank\">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<h2>\r\n	Test Blueprint</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The following table lists the approximate&nbsp; number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</b></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=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Ultrasound</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">15</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Breast Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">10</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Thoracic Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">9</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Genitourinary Tract Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Basic Knowledge of Physics</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">15</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Gastrointestinal Studies (Contrast and Non-Contrast)</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Angiography/Interventional Radiology</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">3</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Anatomy</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Neuroradiology</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">4</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">MRI</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">5</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Musculoskeletal Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">11</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Nuclear Medicine</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Miscellaneous Topics<br />\r\n				</font></font></font></font></font>\r\n				<ul>\r\n					<li>\r\n						<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Bone<br />\r\n						</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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Chest<br />\r\n						</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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">URO-Radiology<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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Osteology<br />\r\n						</font></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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Pediatrics<br />\r\n						</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></li>\r\n				</ul>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"center\" 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\">4</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Diagnostic Radiology Examination Study References</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	<strong>When Examination Results are Available</strong></h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><a href=\"/downloads/RD%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(28).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Study References</b></a></font></font></font></font></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-07 12:15:36','2010-04-07 12:15:36',1),(483,119,4,NULL,'','Diagnostic Radiology Recertification','diagnostic-radiology-recertification','','','Diagnostic Radiology Recertification','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\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.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>. <a href=\"/downloads/ABPS_re-cert_brochure.pdf\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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. &nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Diagnostic Radiology prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note:&nbsp; The following requirements apply only to the next recertification.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:&nbsp; For the years since certified or last recertified submit a minimum of twenty (20) Category 1 CME per year.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(14).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Diagnostic Radiology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Times New Roman\"><font face=\"Times New Roman\"><b><u>New Recertification Requirements for Physicians Who are Initially Certified in Diagnostic Radiology after&nbsp; 2005 and for Physicians After Recertifying in 2006 or Later</u></b></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The following resources are available for on-line CME and self-assessments:<font face=\"Times New Roman\"><font face=\"Times New Roman\"><b><u><br />\r\n	</u></b></font></font><b><br />\r\n	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><strong><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	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	<b>For Diagnostic Radiology the Board has also identified the following resources:</b><st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:placename w:st=\"on\"></st1:placename></st1:place><st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:placename w:st=\"on\"></st1:placename></st1:place></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:placename w:st=\"on\">American</st1:placename><st1:placetype w:st=\"on\">College</st1:placetype></st1:place>of Radiology - www.acr.org</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Syllabi and Continuous Professional Development Programs Lippincott Williams and Wilkins - www.LWW.com</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - Oakstone Medical Publishing - www.oakstonemedical.com - Practical Reviews Radiology</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of twenty (20) Category 1 CME per year.The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view . Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Diagnostic Radiology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/downloads/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(27).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 163 KB)</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	* NOTE: <b>Recertification Application fee is non-refundable</b></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 computer-based recertification examinations twice a year in testing centers across the United States and Candada.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The recertification examination process in Diagnostic Radiology requires candidates to pass only a written examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\" target=\"_blank\">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<h2>\r\n	Test Blueprint</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The following table lists the approximate&nbsp; number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</b></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=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Ultrasound</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">15</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Breast Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">10</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Thoracic Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">9</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Genitourinary Tract Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Basic Knowledge of Physics</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">15</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Gastrointestinal Studies (Contrast and Non-Contrast)</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Angiography/Interventional Radiology</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">3</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Anatomy</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Neuroradiology</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">4</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">MRI</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">5</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Musculoskeletal Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">11</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Nuclear Medicine</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Miscellaneous Topics<br />\r\n				</font></font></font></font></font>\r\n				<ul>\r\n					<li>\r\n						<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Bone<br />\r\n						</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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Chest<br />\r\n						</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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">URO-Radiology<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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Osteology<br />\r\n						</font></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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Pediatrics<br />\r\n						</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></li>\r\n				</ul>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"center\" 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\">4</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Diagnostic Radiology Examination Study References</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	<strong>When Examination Results are Available</strong></h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><a href=\"/downloads/RD%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(28).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Study References</b></a></font></font></font></font></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-07 12:30:25','2010-04-07 12:30:25',1),(484,119,5,NULL,'','Diagnostic Radiology Recertification','diagnostic-radiology-recertification','','','Diagnostic Radiology Recertification','','','<p>\r\n	<font color=\"red\">Revised September 2008</font></p>\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.&nbsp; See <b>ABPS Standards for Recertification</b>. <a href=\"/downloads/ABPS_re-cert_brochure.pdf\">Click here</a> to download a PDF copy of the brochure.&nbsp; 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. &nbsp; <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>&nbsp; (To assist physicians in meeting this requirement, AAPS will periodically schedule for its members a one-day course in Medical Ethics.)&nbsp; 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 Diagnostic Radiology prior to 2006</u></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>Note:&nbsp; The following requirements apply only to the next recertification.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:&nbsp; For the years since certified or last recertified submit a minimum of twenty (20) Category 1 CME per year.<br />\r\n		<br />\r\n		The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view <a href=\"/userfiles/files/cme_form(14).pdf\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>. Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Diagnostic Radiology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<font face=\"Times New Roman\"><font face=\"Times New Roman\"><b><u>New Recertification Requirements for Physicians Who are Initially Certified in Diagnostic Radiology after&nbsp; 2005 and for Physicians After Recertifying in 2006 or Later</u></b></font></font></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The following resources are available for on-line CME and self-assessments:<font face=\"Times New Roman\"><font face=\"Times New Roman\"><b><u><br />\r\n	</u></b></font></font><b><br />\r\n	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><strong><br />\r\n	<br />\r\n	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	<b>For Diagnostic Radiology the Board has also identified the following resources:</b><st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:placename w:st=\"on\"></st1:placename></st1:place><st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:placename w:st=\"on\"></st1:placename></st1:place></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>\r\n		<st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:placename w:st=\"on\">American</st1:placename><st1:placetype w:st=\"on\">College</st1:placetype></st1:place>of Radiology - www.acr.org</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Syllabi and Continuous Professional Development Programs Lippincott Williams and Wilkins - www.LWW.com</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology - Oakstone Medical Publishing - www.oakstonemedical.com - Practical Reviews Radiology</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a completed recertification application, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule*</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit documentation of CME hours:an average of twenty (20) Category 1 CME per year.The ABPS CME form must be used, in compiling the CMEs.view . Copies of an official printout or copies of certificates must be attached to the ABPS CME Form.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Provide a copy of current medical license with expiration date.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Successfully pass a written examination in Diagnostic Radiology.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/downloads/Dermatology_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(27).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 163 KB)</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	* NOTE: <b>Recertification Application fee is non-refundable</b></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 computer-based recertification examinations twice a year in testing centers across the United States and Candada.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	The recertification examination process in Diagnostic Radiology requires candidates to pass only a written examination.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/recertification-exam-schedule\" target=\"_blank\">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<h2>\r\n	Test Blueprint</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b>The following table lists the approximate&nbsp; number of items in each domain included on each form of the examination:</b></p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width: 655px; height: 787px;\">\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 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=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<p>\r\n					<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Ultrasound</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">15</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Breast Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">10</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Thoracic Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">9</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Genitourinary Tract Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Basic Knowledge of Physics</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">15</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Gastrointestinal Studies (Contrast and Non-Contrast)</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Angiography/Interventional Radiology</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">3</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Anatomy</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Neuroradiology</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">4</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">MRI</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">5</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Musculoskeletal Imaging</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">11</font></font></font></font></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\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Nuclear Medicine</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"top\" 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\">6</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n		<tr>\r\n			<td valign=\"top\" width=\"343\">\r\n				<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">Miscellaneous Topics<br />\r\n				</font></font></font></font></font>\r\n				<ul>\r\n					<li>\r\n						<font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Bone<br />\r\n						</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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Chest<br />\r\n						</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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">URO-Radiology<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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Osteology<br />\r\n						</font></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 size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size=\"3\">Pediatrics<br />\r\n						</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></li>\r\n				</ul>\r\n			</td>\r\n			<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" valign=\"center\" 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\">4</font></font></font></font></font></p>\r\n			</td>\r\n		</tr>\r\n	</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h2>\r\n	Diagnostic Radiology Examination Study References</h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	You may wish to use the study references to prepare for the written recertification examination.&nbsp; The Examinations Committee uses these references to create questions for the examinations.</p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	<strong>When Examination Results are Available</strong></h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	ABPS sends to candidates the results of their examinations within 75 days of the administration date.</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font face=\"Arial\"><font size=\"3\"><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"3\"><font size=\"3\"><a href=\"/downloads/RD%20-%20Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(28).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Study References</b></a></font></font></font></font></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-07 12:31:49','2010-04-07 12:31:49',1),(485,75,3,NULL,'','Disaster Medicine Application','disaster-medcine-application','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','','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--><h2>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 1</b>: Board Certification Application</b></b></h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/downloads/Disaster%20Medicine1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(29).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Certification Application</font></b></a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 225 KB)</p>\r\n<h2>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 2</b>: Board Certification Application Information</b></b></h2>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font><a href=\"/files/html/printall.php?sec=disaster_medicine.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(30).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download All Board Certification Information</font></b></a></font></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</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,'2010-04-07 15:22:14','2010-04-07 15:22:14',1),(486,76,4,NULL,'','Disaster Medicine Eligibility','disaster-medicine-eligbility','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','','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	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	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	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. To view the fee schedule, <a href=\"/initial-medical-board-certification-fees\">click here</a>.<br />\r\n	<br />\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<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	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<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,'2010-04-07 15:26:39','2010-04-07 15:26:39',1),(487,77,2,NULL,'','Disaster Medicine Description','disaster-medcine-description','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','','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<h2>\r\n	Disaster Medicine Examination Study References</h2>\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<p>\r\n	<b><font><a href=\"/downloads/DS-Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(31).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Study References</font></b></a></font></b></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,'2010-04-07 15:46:32','2010-04-07 15:46:32',1),(488,77,3,NULL,'','Disaster Medicine Description','disaster-medcine-description','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','','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><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<h2>\r\n	Disaster Medicine Examination Study References</h2>\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<p>\r\n	<b><font><a href=\"/downloads/DS-Specialty%20Resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(31).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Study References</font></b></a></font></b></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,'2010-04-07 15:59:25','2010-04-07 15:59:25',1),(489,121,1,NULL,'','Disaster Medicine Recertification','disaster-medicine-recertification','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','','Disaster Medicine Recertification','','','<p>\r\n	An ABODM Diplomate is required to recertify every eight years after initial board certification. In order to qualify for recertification, an ABODM Diplomate must:</p>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a Disaster Medicine recertification application form, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule</a>*.&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS), be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be active in Disaster Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All ABODM Diplomates, in order to obtain recertification in Disaster Medicine, will participate in a regular schedule of Maintenance and Enhancement of Competency (MAEC).\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Submit documentation of a minimum of <b>50 post-graduate CME hours per calendar year of which a minimum of 25 post-graduate CME hours shall be in Disaster Medicine and the remainder shall be in a clinically-related field</b> as set forth by the Credentials Committee of the ABODM and approved by the ABODM. Hours must be approved by the AAPS, AOA, AMA or RCPSC and submitted in the recertification packet.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Submit documentation of a minimum of <b>25 post-graduate CME hours per calendar year in Disaster Medicine</b> as set forth by the Credentials Committee of the ABDOM and approved by the ABODM. Hours must be approved by the AAPS, or AOA, or AMA, or RCPSC and submitted in the recertification packet. In addition, the ABODM Diplomate must accumulate a minimum <b>25 points per year from among the following choices:</b>\r\n				<ol>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Field Disaster Medicine Deployment Credit\r\n						<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n							<li>\r\n								Field Disaster Medicine Deployment Credit will be applied towards the recertification requirement according to the following formula:\r\n								<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-roman;\">\r\n									<li>\r\n										8 points 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 style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n							<li>\r\n								Scholarly Contribution Credit will be applied towards the recertification requirement according to the following formula:\r\n								<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-roman;\">\r\n									<li>\r\n										6 points for each 50-minute presentation given at an AAPS or AADM sponsored CME program.</li>\r\n									<li>\r\n										3 points credit for each 30-minute presentation given at an AAPS or AADM sponsored CME program.</li>\r\n									<li>\r\n										8 points credit for each 110-minute workshop given at an AAPS or AADM sponsored CME program.</li>\r\n									<li>\r\n										8 points credit for published chapter or field manual.</li>\r\n									<li>\r\n										5 points credit for each scholarly paper published in an AAPS or AADM sponsored journal.</li>\r\n								</ol>\r\n							</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 a copy of current, unrestricted medical license in either the United States or Canada with expiration date.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The ABODM requires that every Diplomate will be required to successfully pass an ABODM Recertification Written Examination every eight (8) years. Therefore, applicants certified in 2007 and beyond should plan on recertifying 8 years after the initial certification date.</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		All ABODM Diplomates must complete a Medical Ethics Program approved by AAPS 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 the AAPS, to the AAPS-sponsored CME requirement.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The CME hours utilized for each physician&rsquo;s state and hospital requirements may be applied towards meeting the CME requirements for MAEC. The CME hours received through the self-assessments may also be applied towards meeting the CME requirements.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Candidates must be current with all annual certification and maintenance fees.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Each physician will annually attest to the completion of the CME and self-assessment requirements and, if requested, will provide written evidence to the ABODM and ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All ABODM Diplomates must certify annually that all their licenses to practice medicine are full and unrestricted, and they have not been convicted of a felony. In addition, all Diplomates must advise ABODM and ABPS, in writing within 30 days, of any change to their licensure status.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/downloads/Disaster%20Medicine_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(32).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 163 KB)</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,'2010-04-07 16:05:45','2010-04-07 16:05:45',1),(490,121,2,NULL,'','Disaster Medicine Recertification','disaster-medicine-recertification','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','','Disaster Medicine Recertification','','','<p>\r\n	An ABODM Diplomate is required to recertify every eight years after initial board certification. In order to qualify for recertification, an ABODM Diplomate must:</p>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\">\r\n	<li>\r\n		Submit a Disaster Medicine recertification application form, along with payment of appropriate fee.&nbsp; Refer to the <a href=\"/board-recertification-fees\">recertification fee schedule</a>*.&nbsp;</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. (AAPS), be known in his/her community as an ethical member of the profession, and be active in Disaster Medicine.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All ABODM Diplomates, in order to obtain recertification in Disaster Medicine, will participate in a regular schedule of Maintenance and Enhancement of Competency (MAEC).\r\n		<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\">\r\n			<li>\r\n				Submit documentation of a minimum of <b>50 post-graduate CME hours per calendar year of which a minimum of 25 post-graduate CME hours shall be in Disaster Medicine and the remainder shall be in a clinically-related field</b> as set forth by the Credentials Committee of the ABODM and approved by the ABODM. Hours must be approved by the AAPS, AOA, AMA or RCPSC and submitted in the recertification packet.</li>\r\n			<li>\r\n				Submit documentation of a minimum of <b>25 post-graduate CME hours per calendar year in Disaster Medicine</b> as set forth by the Credentials Committee of the ABDOM and approved by the ABODM. Hours must be approved by the AAPS, or AOA, or AMA, or RCPSC and submitted in the recertification packet. In addition, the ABODM Diplomate must accumulate a minimum <b>25 points per year from among the following choices:</b>\r\n				<ol>\r\n					<li>\r\n						Field Disaster Medicine Deployment Credit\r\n						<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n							<li>\r\n								Field Disaster Medicine Deployment Credit will be applied towards the recertification requirement according to the following formula:\r\n								<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-roman;\">\r\n									<li>\r\n										8 points 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 style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\r\n							<li>\r\n								Scholarly Contribution Credit will be applied towards the recertification requirement according to the following formula:\r\n								<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-roman;\">\r\n									<li>\r\n										6 points for each 50-minute presentation given at an AAPS or AADM sponsored CME program.</li>\r\n									<li>\r\n										3 points credit for each 30-minute presentation given at an AAPS or AADM sponsored CME program.</li>\r\n									<li>\r\n										8 points credit for each 110-minute workshop given at an AAPS or AADM sponsored CME program.</li>\r\n									<li>\r\n										8 points credit for published chapter or field manual.</li>\r\n									<li>\r\n										5 points credit for each scholarly paper published in an AAPS or AADM sponsored journal.</li>\r\n								</ol>\r\n							</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 a copy of current, unrestricted medical license in either the United States or Canada with expiration date.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The ABODM requires that every Diplomate will be required to successfully pass an ABODM Recertification Written Examination every eight (8) years. Therefore, applicants certified in 2007 and beyond should plan on recertifying 8 years after the initial certification date.</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		All ABODM Diplomates must complete a Medical Ethics Program approved by AAPS 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 the AAPS, to the AAPS-sponsored CME requirement.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		The CME hours utilized for each physician&rsquo;s state and hospital requirements may be applied towards meeting the CME requirements for MAEC. The CME hours received through the self-assessments may also be applied towards meeting the CME requirements.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Candidates must be current with all annual certification and maintenance fees.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		Each physician will annually attest to the completion of the CME and self-assessment requirements and, if requested, will provide written evidence to the ABODM and ABPS.</li>\r\n	<li>\r\n		All ABODM Diplomates must certify annually that all their licenses to practice medicine are full and unrestricted, and they have not been convicted of a felony. In addition, all Diplomates must advise ABODM and ABPS, in writing within 30 days, of any change to their licensure status.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/downloads/Disaster%20Medicine_Recert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(32).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Recertification Application</b></a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 163 KB)</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,'2010-04-07 16:11:26','2010-04-07 16:11:26',1),(491,80,1,NULL,'','Emergency Medicine Application','emergency-medicine-application','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','','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<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/downloads/Emergency%20Medicine1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(33).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Certification Application</font></b></a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 262 KB)</p>\r\n<h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 2</b>: Board Certification Application Information</b></b></h3>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font><a href=\"/files/html/printall.php?sec=emergency\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(33).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download All Board Certification Information</font></b></a></font></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact-us\">contact us</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-07 16:16:26','2010-04-07 16:16:26',1),(492,80,2,NULL,'','Emergency Medicine Application','emergency-medicine-application','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','','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<p>\r\n	<a href=\"/downloads/Emergency%20Medicine1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(33).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download Board Certification Application</font></b></a><br />\r\n	(.pdf, 262 KB)</p>\r\n<h3>\r\n	<b><b><b>Part 2</b>: Board Certification Application Information</b></b></h3>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><font><a href=\"/files/html/printall.php?sec=emergency\" target=\"_blank\"><b><font color=\"black\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.abpsus.org/userfiles/images/reader_icon_thumb(33).png\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;\" />Download All Board Certification Information</font></b></a></font></b></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<b><b>For a hard copy, please <a href=\"/contact-us\">contact us</a>.</b></b></p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-07 16:19:22','2010-04-07 16:19:22',1),(493,82,5,NULL,'','Emergency Medicine Eligibility','emergency-medicine-eligibility','board certification, medical board certification, medical specialties, physician certification, board certified doctors','','Emergency Medicine Eligibility','','','<p>\r\n	<span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\">Updated September 2008</span></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						&nbsp;</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.<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 align=\"center\">\r\n	The BCEM recommends that the applicant keep a copy of all application documents submitted to the ABPS.</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=\"http://abpsus.org/userfiles/files/BCEM Sample Case Reports.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,'2010-04-07 16:23:10','2010-04-07 16:23:10',1),(494,2,8,NULL,'','Physician Board Certification - About ABPS Physician Board Certification','about-abps','national board certifications, medical certifications, american board of medical specialties, emergency medicine, alternate board certification, medical board certification, abps, american association of physician specialties, board certification, board certifications, medical licensing board\r\n','ABPS offers physicians an excellent choice in nationally recognized board certification. Contact ABPS today for more information about physician board certifications\r\n','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.1</p>\r\n',0,'2010-04-07 16:46:24','2010-04-07 16:46:24',1),(495,2,9,NULL,'','Physician Board Certification - About ABPS Physician Board Certification','about-abps','national board certifications, medical certifications, american board of medical specialties, emergency medicine, alternate board certification, medical board certification, abps, american association of physician specialties, board certification, board certifications, medical licensing board\r\n','ABPS offers physicians an excellent choice in nationally recognized board certification. Contact ABPS today for more information about physician board certifications\r\n','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,'2010-04-07 16:46:39','2010-04-07 16:46:39',1);
