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Emergency Medicine Board Certification Eligible emergency physicians can demonstrate proficiency by achieving board certification through the Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM). As a Member Board of the American Board of Physician Specialties速, BCEM has been responding to the board certification and recertification needs of highly-qualified, experienced career emergency department physicians since its inception in 1989.
BCEM provides a meaningful way for qualified physicians to demonstrate experience and proficiency in offering emergency care to patients.
Rigorous Eligibility Standards In keeping with stringent ABPS standards, BCEM eligibility is among the most rigorous in North America. Qualified physicians who are residency-trained and wish to pursue board certification through BCEM must meet the following requirements: • Completed an accredited and approved residency in one of the following specialties: emergency medicine, family practice, internal medicine, pediatric medicine, or general surgery. • Primary care trained physicians must have practiced emergency medicine for at least five years on a full-time basis, accumulating a minimum of 7,000 hours during that period. • Additionally, candidates must submit documentation illustrating their case experience. Complete eligibility requirements are available at www.bcemus.org.
Thorough, Certified, Respected Exams The board exam consists of 350 written questions and five oral case studies involving single- and multiple-patient scenarios. It is based on a comprehensive practice analysis of the key topics and knowledge in the specialty, as identified by practitioners, instructors, and other leaders in emergency medicine. Candidates must pass the computer-based written portion and successfully manage all five oral case studies to achieve certification. The written portion (two four-hour sessions taken the same day) is offered at testing centers throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The oral portion is administered in Tampa, Florida. Candidates must pass the written test before they are approved to take the oral exam. Exam description, downloadable application and fee schedule are available online at www.bcemus.org.
Why Become Certified in Emergency Medicine? To provide patients with the best possible care To demonstrate competencies and mastery of the specialty To meet or exceed employment requirements in hospitals and other medical facilities To engage in continuing study to remain up-to-date with evolving emergency medicine standards To enhance opportunities for physician compensation To promote patient confidence
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