Subspecialty Certification in Geriatric Psychiatry

Subspecialty Certification Exam

1. In order to take the Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty Certification Exam, applicants must hold primary certification in psychiatry from the AOBNP that is active and in good standing.

2. The Geriatric 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 Geriatric 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.