AOBFP ADDICTION MEDICINE CAQ RECERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
APPLICATION
- October 24, 2010 Exam
San Francisco, CA
POSTMARK DEADLINES AND FEES -
July 1, 2010 $ 800
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Examination Date: October 24, 2010
(Afternoon)
(During AOA Convention)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Dear Doctor:
Enclosed is an application pertaining to the Addiction Medicine Recertification CAQ examination. The next examination will be given on Sunday morning, October 24, 2010, in San Francisco, CA during the AOA convention, October 24-28th
Recertification
Successful candidates will receive a certificate upon the expiration of their original certificate notating an expiration date ten years thereafter. Reexamination for unsuccessful candidates is offered at the next available administration.
Maintenance of Certification
AOA membership must remain in good standing for a continuous period with the documentation of at least 150 CME hours per three-year AOA cycle. A minimum of 50 hours must be obtained in the primary specialty area.
Eligibility Requirements
Active primary certification in family practice with CAQ certification for at least eight years
Current practice as a family physician with a concentrated area of interest in addiction medicine (40% of total practice)
AOA member in good standing for at least two consecutive years immediately prior to application and examination
Hold
a full, unrestricted current medical license in state where practice is
conducted. An applicant that has a
restricted license may petition the Board for the ability to enter the
certification process based upon review of the reason for licensure
restriction.
Examination Fee
The applicable examination fee, based on the postmark deadline date, is payable with the application and supporting documents. Additional fees will apply for cancellations and rescheduling.
Exam Content
The afternoon written exam will consist of approximately 100 questions emphasizing the areas of:
Legal/Ethical/Historical
Application Checklist -
Completed, signed and dated application
Copy of 2007-2009 and 2010-current AOA CME Activity Report
Copy of medical license reflecting expiration date
One recent, original passport-size photo (no smaller than 2")
Written and signed statement confirming that 40% of current practice is comprised of practice in addiction medicine
Written verification from the AOA confirming membership in good standing for two consecutive years; contact AOA Membership Services Dept. (800)621-1773 and they will forward directly to the AOBFP
Postmark Deadline and Fees -
July 1 $800
THE CONJOINT CAQ COMMITTEE WILL NOT REVIEW APPLICANT FILES UNTIL ALL APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND PRELIMINARILY VERIFIED AND PROCESSED. APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER BY MID-AUGUST OF EXAM ELIGIBILITY AND SCHEDULING. PRIORITY MAIL WITH SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION BY POSTAL SERVICE OF RECEIPT IN AOBFP OFFICE.
Scheduling will be confirmed in writing from AOBFP. Travel arrangements should not be made until you are confirmed by this office for examination.
Another administration may be offered in Fall 2011 during the AOA convention.
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