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Revised: 08/28/2007
On March 20, 2003, the American Board of Medical Specialties approved subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine, which will be administered by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). AOSSM applauds the decision as a critical step forward that will ultimately elevate the level of postgraduate education specific to the field. The following section on frequently asked questions will provide you with further information about subspecialty certification in sports medicine. In addition we have provided you with links to resources that pertain to the subspecialty certification and important dates from the ABOS.
Frequently asked questions
1. What is orthopaedic sports medicine?
2. Who can practice ortopaedic sports medicine?
3. What does certification in othopaedic sports medicine mean?
4. Why establish a certificate in orthopaedic sports medicine?
5. Does AOSSM support subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine?
6. Will subspecialty certification be required for AOSSM membership?
7. Will certification in orthopaedic sports medicine be divisive?
8. Who will certify orthopaedic sports medicine specialists?
9. Who will be qualified to sit for orthopaedic sports medicine certification?
10. When will the first orthopaedic sports medicine exam be offered?
11. How can I prepare for the exam?
12. Will orthopaedic surgeons need to be re-certified in both general and orthopaedic sports medicine?
13. Won't certification encourage a proliferation of training programs?
14. How do other sports medicine specialties view certification in orthopaedic sports medicine?
15. Will lack of certification increase my exposure to liability?
16. When will further information be available?
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Important Dates for Subspecialty Certification from the ABOS
August 2007
Applications are available online (www.abos.org).
February 1, 2008
Deadline for submission of application, case list, required documents*, and $500 application and credentialing fee.
February 28, 2008
Late deadline for submission of application, case list, required documents*, $500 application and credentialing fee and $250 late fee.
April 2008
Credentials Committee meets to determine admissibilty of applicants to the exam. Candidates are mailed notification of admission.
May 2008
Deadline for submission of the $1,000 examination fee.
July 2008
Candidates are mailed their scheduling/admission permit. (This permit must also be presented at the examination.)
November 7, 2008
Sports medicine subspecialty examination administered at Prometric Tecnology Centers nationwide.
TBD
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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