Certification: Infectious Disease
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To become certified in the subspecialty of infectious disease, 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 Infectious Disease.
- 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 Year(s)
- 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
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.