Certification: Interventional Cardiology
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To become certified in the subspecialty of Interventional Cardiology, physicians must:
-At the time of application, maintain current, valid ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease
-Satisfactorily complete the requisite formal training and procedural requirements as specified in the descriptions of the Clinical Training Pathway
-Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting
-Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine
-Pass the Interventional Cardiology Certification Examination
-At the time of application, maintain current, valid ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease
-Satisfactorily complete the requisite formal training and procedural requirements as specified in the descriptions of the Clinical Training Pathway
-Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting
-Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine
-Pass the Interventional Cardiology Certification Examination
- 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 Year(s)
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.