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Response Time Notice for Continuing Certification Inquiries
There will be a high volume of incoming calls and emails leading up to the first Continuing Certification application deadline of August 15 and during the weeks following the deadline. Staff will be processing inquiries as quickly as possible, but responses during this time could take up to 10 business days.
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Below are the Continuing Certification (CC) requirements for specialty, single subspecialty, and dual subspecialty (triple-certified) diplomates.
Requirements are listed by CC component:
I Part I Professional Standing, Professionalism, & Professional Conduct II Part II Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment III Part III Assessment of Knowledge, Judgment, and Skills IV Part IV Improving Health and Health Care
Specialty
| CC Component | CC Years 1–5 | CC Year 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Requirements | Renewal Year Requirements | |
| Professional Standing & Professionalism | If requested, submit medical license(s) and outpatient practice attestation. | If requested, submit medical license(s) and outpatient practice attestation. |
| Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment | Read 10 articles in any category; answer 60 questions. | Read 10 articles in any category; answer 60 questions. |
| Assessment of Knowledge, Judgement & Skills |
Answer 60 knowledge gap questions in areas of practice/interest. | Answer 60 knowledge gap questions in areas of practice/interest.
If eligible for Performance Pathway, choose to participate and be exempt from the exam. If ineligible for Performance Pathway, pass the computer-based exam. |
| Practice Improvement | Start and complete one activity per year. | Start and complete one activity per year. |
Single Subspecialty
| CC Component | CC Years 1–5 | CC Year 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Requirements | Renewal Year Requirements | |
| Professional Standing & Professionalism | If requested, submit medical license(s) and outpatient practice attestation. | If requested, submit medical license(s) and outpatient practice attestation. |
| Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment | Read 8 articles in your subspecialty and 2 articles from any category; answer 60 questions. | Read 8 articles in your subspecialty and 2 articles from any category; answer 60 questions. |
| Assessment of Knowledge, Judgement & Skills |
Answer 60 knowledge gap questions in areas of practice/interest. | Answer 60 knowledge gap questions in areas of practice/interest.
If eligible for Performance Pathway, choose to participate and be exempt from the exam. If ineligible for Performance Pathway, pass the computer-based exam. |
| Practice Improvement | Start and complete one activity per year. | Start and complete one activity per year. |
Dual Subspecialty (Triple-Certified)
| CC Component | CC Years 1–5 | CC Year 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Requirements | Renewal Year Requirements | |
| Professional Standing & Professionalism | If requested, submit medical license(s) and outpatient practice attestation. | If requested, submit medical license(s) and outpatient practice attestation. |
| Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment | Read 4 articles in each of your subspecialties and 2 articles from any other category; answer 60 questions. | Read 4 articles in each of your subspecialties and 2 articles from any other category; answer 60 questions. |
| Assessment of Knowledge, Judgement & Skills |
Answer 60 knowledge gap questions in areas of practice/interest. | Answer 60 knowledge gap questions in areas of practice/interest.
If eligible for Performance Pathway, choose to participate and be exempt from the exam. If ineligible for Performance Pathway, pass the computer-based exam. |
| Practice Improvement | Start and complete one activity per year. | Start and complete one activity per year. |
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