ABPN ABPN 2

Question 1

Which organization does the ABPN partner with to provide continuing certification for physicians?

Accepted Answer

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)

Answer

The ABPN is one of 24 member boards of the ABMS.

Question 2

How often must a diplomate complete a self-assessment activity under the ABPN Continuing Certification program (3-year block)?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Diplomates must complete a self-assessment CME activity within each 3-year block.

Question 3

What is the minimum number of ABPN-approved CME credits required per 3-year block for continuing certification?

Accepted Answer

90 credits

Answer

Diplomates must earn at least 90 CME credits over each 3-year block, averaging 30 per year.

Question 4

Which pathway allows diplomates to satisfy the cognitive exam requirement without sitting a proctored 10-year exam?

Accepted Answer

ABPN Article-Based Continuing Certification (ABCC)

Answer

The ABCC pathway lets diplomates read journal articles and answer questions instead of a 10-year exam.

Question 5

A physician certified in psychiatry before October 1994 holds what type of certificate?

Accepted Answer

Time-unlimited (lifetime) certificate

Answer

Certificates issued before October 1994 are time-unlimited and do not expire.

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Practice Test