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Revised: 4/15/2010
The American Board of Medical Specialties approved subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine on March 20, 2003. The exam is administered by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). These frequently asked questions provide you with information about subspecialty certification in sports medicine. Links to resources that pertain to the subspecialty certification and important dates from the ABOS are also provided.
Frequently asked questions
1. What is orthopaedic sports medicine?
2. Who can practice orthopaedic sports medicine?
3. What does certification in orthopaedic sports medicine mean?
4. Why was a certificate in orthopaedic sports medicine established?
5. Does AOSSM support subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine?
6. Is subspecialty certification required for AOSSM membership?
7. Who certifies orthopaedic sports medicine specialists?
8. Who is qualified to sit for orthopaedic sports medicine certification?
9. When is the orthopaedic sports medicine exam offered?
10. How can I prepare for the exam?
11. Will orthopaedic surgeons need to be re-certified in both general and orthopaedic sports medicine?
12. How do other sports medicine specialties view certification in orthopaedic sports medicine?
13. Will lack of certification increase my exposure to liability?
To review all 13 questions and answers, click here
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Important Dates for the 2010 Subspecialty Certification Exam from the ABOS
August 1, 2009
Applications are available online (www.abos.org).
March 15 2010
Deadline for submission of application, case list, required documents, and $450 application and credentialing fee.
March 31, 2010
Late deadline for submission of application, case list, required documents, $450 application and credentialing fee and $350 late fee.
May 2010
Candidates are mailed notification of admission.
June 2010
Deadline for submission of the $1,050 examination fee.
August 2010
Candidates are mailed their scheduling/admission permit. (This permit must also be presented at the examination.)
November 4, 2010
Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine examination administered at Prometric Tecnology Centers nationwide.
January 2011
Examinees are mailed examination results (the Board office does not release results by phone)
Resources
1) Requirements and exam information-
2) Accredited graduate medical education programs and sponsoring organizations-
3) Tools to prepare for subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine-
Visit the Self Assessment Page for further information or to purchase the Self Assessment and Board Review.
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