Certification Name : Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Certification ID & Type: 0225 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
Three years of full-time, broad-based fellowship training in neonatal-perinatal medicine are required for fellows entering training on or after January 1, 1989. No continuous absence of more than 1 year will be permitted. Combined absences/leaves in excess of 3 months during the 3 years of training, whether for vacation, parental leave, illness, and so forth, must be made up. If the program director believes that combined absences/leaves that exceed 3 months are justified, a letter of explanation should be sent by the director for review by the Credentials Committee.
Certifying Organization
American Board of Pediatrics(ABP)(0059)
111 Silver Cedar Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1651
Contact information : 919-929-0461 Email : abpeds@abpeds.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? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? 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
physician, M.D., D.O., certified pediatrician, neonatal-perinatal pediatrician, diplomate ABP