AOBFP GERIATRIC MEDICINE CAQ RECERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
APPLICATION
- March 3, 2009 Exam
Washington, DC
POSTMARK DEADLINES AND FEES -
Nov. 1 $ 800
Dec. 1 $ 1,000
Jan. 1 $ 1,100
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Examination Date: March 3, 2009
(Afternoon)
(During ACOFP Convention)
Location: Washington, DC
Gaylord Resort & Convention Center
Dear Doctor:
Enclosed is an application pertaining to the Family Practice Recertification CAQ examination in osteopathic geriatric medicine. The next examination will be given on Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2009, in Washington, DC during the ACOFP convention, March 4-8th.
Mandatory Recertification
Recertification is a mandatory exam process for family physicians with a geriatric medicine CAQ certificate dated in January 1996 or thereafter. 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 geriatric 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
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 200 questions emphasizing the areas of:
Biology and physiology of aging; osteopathic principles and practice in the care of the elderly; demographics of aging; functional assessment of the elderly; ethical issues including life sustaining treatment and care near the end of life; abuse, neglect and inadequate care of the elderly; nutrition; psychosocial issues of the elderly; drug therapy and the elderly; interdisciplinary team management of the elderly; special care issues, which include psychiatric aspects, exercise, orthopedic problems, sexuality, sleep disorders, decubitus ulcers, alcohol and drug abuse, auditory disorders, chronic pain, oral cavity disorders, surgical and anesthesia concerns, falls and syncope, urinary incontinence and vision and cataracts; health care systems in geriatric family medicine, including long-term care, policy and reimbursement and access to health care; legal issues in geriatrics medicine; rehabilitation of the elderly; diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases that require a modified approach to management of the elderly, including but not limited to disorders of the cardiovascular system, hypertension, peripheral vascular diseases, disorders of the genitourinary system, pulmonary disease, disorders of the immune system, infections, cancer and hematologic conditions, neurologic diseases, endocrine disorders, osteoporosis, fractures, other diseases of bone, rheumatic diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, gynecological disorders and dermatological conditions.
Application Checklist -
Completed, signed and dated application
Copy of current 2004-2006 and 2007-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 geriatric 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 - Check or money order made payable to AOBFP; credit cards not accepted
Nov. 1 $800
Dec. 1 $1,000
Jan. 1 $1,100
ALLOW AT LEAST THREE WEEKS FOR AOBFP PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT AND ELIGIBILITY WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THAT TIME. 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 is offered in March 2010 prior to the ACOFP convention.
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