AOBFP
RECERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
APPLICATION - Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 2009 Exam
New Orleans, LA
POSTMARK DEADLINES AND FEES –
June 1 $ 600
July 1 $ 750
August 1 $ 850
Sept. 1 $ 950
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- Examination
Dates
- Eligibility
Requirements
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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 Saturday and Sunday, October 31 and November 1, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel Riverwalk in New Orleans, LA. The exam precedes the AOA convention on November 1-5, 2009.
Scheduled candidates will be assigned an exam time for the
performance evaluation between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on Saturday, Oct. 31st.
The written exam will be given Sunday morning, Nov. 1st.
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.
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.
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.
· 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.)
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.
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.
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 September 1, 2009:
- Completed,
signed and dated application
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Copy of 2004-2006 and 2007-current AOA CME Activity
Report
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Copy of medical license reflecting expiration date
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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
- June 1, $600
- July 1, $750
- August 1, $850
- Sept. 1, $950
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 in Las Vegas,
NV prior to
the ACOFP convention.
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
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%
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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