Career Details

Sleep Medicine

Description

A candidate for sleep medicine certification must have achieved initial certification in general pediatrics or in a subspecialty of pediatrics and continue to maintain certification in order to take a sleep medicine examination. No exceptions to this policy will be granted. The requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) can be found on the ABP website. All candidates are urged to ensure that the requirements for MOC will be met in sufficient time to allow acceptance to the subspecialty certifying examination. Under certain circumstances, individuals registered for the general pediatrics certifying examination may apply for a pediatric subspecialty examination pending notification of the general pediatrics examination results. Before making application, contact the ABP for information. Physicians who enter training in sleep medicine on or after July 1, 2009, are required to complete 1 year of training in a program accredited for training in sleep medicine by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in the United States or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).

Certifying Organization

American Board of Pediatrics

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 10 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certificate of Added Qualification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport

Certifying Organization

The National Certification Corporation

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Primary Certification in Pediatrics

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certification in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Certifying Organization

American Board of Pediatrics

Type

C - Specialty

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