Certification Name : Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery: Sports Medicine
Certification Description
An Orthopaedic Surgeon educated in Sports Medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other healthcare professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair.
Certifying Organization
American Board of Medical Specialties(ABMS)(1132)
Contact information : (312) 436-2600. Or 1-866-275-2267 Email : Info@abms.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
Sports medicine