Certification Name : Nephrology
Certification ID & Type: 0186 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
To become certified in the subspecialty of Nephrology, physicians must have: been previously certified in internal medicine by ABIM, satisfactorily completed the requisite graduate medical education fellowship training, demonstrated clinical competence in the care of patients, met the licensure and procedural requirements, passed the Certification Exam in Nephrology.
Certifying Organization
American Board of Internal Medicine(ABIM)(0040)
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3699
Contact information : 800-441-2246 Ext:3569 Or 215-446-3500 Fax : 215-446-3470 Email : request@abim.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 Re-Examination? Yes
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
medical doctor; physician; osteopath; MD; DO, nephrology; nephrologist; kidney, diplomate ABIM