What does it mean when a physician is board certified?
A. To become board certified, a psychiatrist must pass written and oral examinations administered by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Recertification is required at ten-year intervals. Continuing medical education is required in order to maintain the certification as well as medical licensure. Most APS psychiatrists are board certified. APS expects all “board eligible” physicians to become board certified. Q.
