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What are the requirements for certification in Geriatric Medicine?

April 26, 2017Certification Geriatric Medicine requirements

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What are the requirements for certification in Geriatric Medicine?

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Family physicians must be certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and must be Diplomates in good standing in order to apply for and take any CAQ examination. Diplomates must hold a current, valid and unrestricted medical license, and must qualify by satisfactory completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship training program in Geriatric Medicine. Also required are the formal online application, appropriate exam fee and successful performance on the one-day computer based examination. Complete details regarding this exam can be obtained by viewing the section for Geriatric Medicine under the Certificate of Added Qualifications tab on our website or by viewing the Candidate Application Booklet for Geriatric Medicine.