Certification Name : Certification in Family Practice (and OMT)
Certification ID & Type: 2550 – A – Core
Certification Description
There are eighteen approved specialty boards of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). While they set the standards and do the testing, the American Osteopathic Association through its certifying body, the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, issues the certifications for all osteopathic physicians.
Certifying Organization
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians(AOBFP)(1090)
Contact information : (847) 640-8477 Or (800) 390-5801 Email : aobfp@aobfp.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 3 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
certified osteopathic physician, D.O., certified family practice physician, diplomate American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians