What is a ‘Board Certified Physician Recruiter’? Who certifies them and what are the criteria for certification?
A Board Certified Physician Recruiter is a recruiter who has taken the time, energy, and money to continue their professional education. The National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) ( www.recruitinglife.com ) is the governing body that certifies the recruiter. It is the intent of the NAPS to first educate individuals in this profession so that they may best serve their customers, whether that customer is the client company hiring official, candidate, or even fellow recruiters. Before they sit for the PRC (Certified Physician Recruiter Consultant) one has to first take either the Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) for permanent placement or the Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist (CTS) for temporary or contract placements. Once they have either of these tracks then they are allowed to take the PRC. The exam covers a wide range of material to include employment law, immigration, and ethics. Once you are certified, then you are required to take Continuing Education to maint
