AOBFP RECERTIFICATION EXAMINATION 

APPLICATION - March 1-2, 2009 Exam

                    Washington, D.C.

 

POSTMARK DEADLINES AND FEES – 

                                                    Nov 1        $ 600

                                                    Dec 1         $ 750

                                                    Jan 1          $ 850

                                                    

 

QUESTIONS? 

- Examination Dates

- Eligibility Requirements

- Recertification Process

 Contact AOBFP - (847) 640-8477

Recorded information - (800) 390-5801

 

Dear Doctor:

 Enclosed is an application and information pertaining to the Family Practice Recertification examination.  The next examination will be given on Sunday and Monday, March 1-2, 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C.  The exam precedes the ACOFP convention on March 4-8, 2009.  

Scheduled candidates will be assigned an exam time for the performance evaluation between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 1st.  The written exam will be given the morning of Monday, March 2nd.

Voluntary Recertification

Family practice recertification is a voluntary exam process for family physicians certified prior to March 1997.  Unsuccessful examination will not result in the revocation of original certification in family practice.  A recertification certificate notating an expiration date eight years thereafter will be awarded to successful candidates upon AOA approval.  Once this process is started, it is recommended that successive examinations be completed every eight years; a certificate will be awarded after each of those examinations.  Reexamination for unsuccessful candidates is offered at the next available administration.   

Mandatory Recertification

Recertification is a mandatory exam process for family physicians with a certificate dated in March 1997 or thereafter.  Successful candidates will receive a certificate upon the expiration of their original certificate notating an expiration date eight 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 

·         Primary certification in family practice for at least six years

·         Current practice as a family physician

·         AOA member in good standing for at least two consecutive years immediately prior to application and examination

·         Hold an unrestricted current medical license (An applicant that has a restricted license may petition the Board for the ability to enter the recertification process based upon review of the reason for licensure restriction.  A copy of the court order should be included with the submitted application documents.) 

Examination Fee

The applicable examination fee, based on the postmark deadline, is payable with the application and supporting documents.  Additional fees will apply for cancellations and rescheduling.   

Exam Content

The exam format is an OMT practical exam and a written exam consisting of approximately 200 questions covering the major disciplines within family practice.  Those major areas include Allergy/Immunology & Rheumatology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology, Neurology, Osteopathic Principles, Pulmonology, Urology & Nephrology, Adolescent Medicine, Sports Medicine, EENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, Medical Jurisprudence, Psychiatry, Preventive Medicine and Women’s Issues. 

Submission of Application

To apply for examination, submit all of the following in one mailing to AOBFP by one of the applicable postmark deadline dates, but no later than a postmark of January 1, 2009: 

-          Completed, signed and dated application

-          Copy of 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" square)

-        Written verification from the AOA confirming membership in good standing for two consecutive years; contact the AOA Membership Services Dept. (800)621-1773 and they will forward directly to the AOBFP

Special Accommodations (ADA)

Candidates seeking special accommodations must submit the required documentation as specified within the AOBFP 'Criteria Policy for Documentation of a Disability - Request for Accommodation Candidate Handbook' along with the AOBFP 'Request for Accommodation Application'.  The AOBFP must be contacted to obtain the handbook and application.  The request for accommodation application and supporting documentation must be submitted with the completed application for examination and postmarked by the initial deadline date.

Postmark Deadlines and Fees - Check or money order made payable to AOBFP; credit  cards not accepted

-    November 1, $600

-    December 1, $750

-    January 1, $850

 

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 late Oct./early Nov. 2009 in New Orleans, LA prior to the AOA convention and again in March 2010 prior to the ACOFP convention in Las Vegas, NV.

SUBMIT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS IN ONE MAILING TO - 

                        American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians   

                        330 E. Algonquin Rd., Suite 6

                       Arlington Heights, IL  60005

                        (847)640-8477

 

 

AOBFP EXAM TABLE OF TEST SPECIFICATIONS

                                                                                   

Family Practice Exam Content for Certification and Recertification Exam     

 

Addiction Medicine                        3%

Adolescent Medicine                        4%

 Behavioral Sciences

       Preventive Medicine       5%

       Psychiatry       4%

       Medical Jurisprudence       3%

 General Medicine

       Allergy/Immunology inc.

          Rheumatology       5%           

       Cardiology       5%

       Dermatology   5%

       Endocrinology 5%

       Gastroenterology       5%

       Hematology   4%

       Nephrology/Urology       4%

       Neurology       5%

       OPP       5%

       Pulmonology   5%

Geriatrics       5%

 Surgery

       EENT       5%

       General Surgery       3%

       Orthopedics   5%

Obstetrics/Gynecology       4%

Pediatrics       4%

 Sports Medicine       3%

 Women’s Issues       4%

                  

 

The approximate total number of test items in the certification exam is 400 with 200 items in the recertification exam.  The above percentages are offered as a guideline only and may change with each exam administration.  These breakdowns are approximations and may vary plus or minus by 4 items.

 

                                                                                                                                    (8/07)

 

 

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