Certification: Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Hospice and Palliative Medicine

3015 Allegro Park Lane SW, Rochester, MN 55902-4139

The subspecialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine has been established in order to recognize excellence among physicians who are specialists in the care of seriously ill and dying patients.

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 Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
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

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.