Career Details

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Description

The ABPS's orthopedic surgery board certification exams enable successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in orthopedic surgery. Completing the orthopedic surgery board certification exams indicates mastery of orthopedic surgery experience and knowledge, as well as a professional commitment to adhere to the ABPS Medical Code of Ethics.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Physician Specialties

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? 8 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Orthopaedic Surgery

Certifying Organization

American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Lower Extremity Geriatric Medicine

Certifying Organization

American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry

Type

B - Advanced

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