Career Details

Certification in Ophthalmology or Otolaryngology

Description

There are eighteen approved specialty boards of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). While they set the standards and do the testing, the American Osteopathic Association through its certifying body, the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, issues the certifications for all osteopathic physicians.

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Opthamology/American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certification of Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Opthamology/American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Certifying Organization

American Board of Physician Specialties

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Clinical Neurosurgery

Certifying Organization

American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons

Type

C - Specialty

Related Careers

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

InvestigativeRealisticSocial

Surgeons, All Other

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

All surgeons not listed separately.

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