Timeline
The American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry administers primary certification exams, subspecialty certification exams, and Osteopathic Continuous Certification requirements. The following stages represent key milestones in the process to obtain subspecialty board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Subspecialty Certification Exam
1. In order to take the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Subspecialty Certification Exam, applicants must have obtained primary board certification in Psychiatry from the AOBNP.
2. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Subspecialty Certification Exam is typically offered once annually. The application period opens six months prior to the exam.
Become Board Certified
3. Upon successful completion of all exam components, the AOBNP will recommend osteopathic board certification to the AOA.
4. You will receive a letter from the AOA via email once certification has been approved.
5. You are now board certified. You will receive your certification in the mail within 90 days upon notification of approval. You’ll also receive an email explaining how to access your Certified Electronic Certificate.
6. Your subspecialty certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will remain active for 10 years following date of issue provided you successfully complete Osteopathic Continuous Certification requirements.
Osteopathic Continuous Certification
7. Maintain active licensure.
8. Participate in lifelong learning and continuing medical education.
9. Complete the cognitive assessment.
10. Complete the practice performance assessment.