Career Details

Certification of Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

Description

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Opthamology/American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 10 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certification in Ophthalmology or Otolaryngology

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Opthamology/American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Certifying Organization

American Board of Physician Specialties

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Board Certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Certifying Organization

American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Type

A - Core

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