Certification: Interventional Cardiology

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To become certified in the subspecialty of Interventional Cardiology, physicians must:

-At the time of application, maintain current, valid ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease
-Satisfactorily complete the requisite formal training and procedural requirements as specified in the descriptions of the Clinical Training Pathway
-Demonstrate clinical competence, procedural skills, and moral and ethical behavior in the clinical setting
-Hold a valid, unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine
-Pass the Interventional Cardiology Certification Examination

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 10 Year(s)
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.