Career Details

Primary Care and Foot And Ankle Surgery

Description

Certifying Organization

American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry

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? 4 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Primary Certification in Neurological Surgery

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Spinal Surgery

Certifying Organization

American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation

Certifying Organization

Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement

Type

C - Specialty

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