Timeline
The American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery 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 Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
Written Exam
1. In order to take the Orthopedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty Written Exam, applicants must have been in the active practice of Orthopedic Sports Medicine for at least two years.
2. The Orthopedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty Written Exam will be offered once per year, generally in the fall. The application period opens six months prior to the exam administration (April/May), and the final application deadline is two months prior to the exam administration (August).
Become Board Certified
3. Upon successful completion of the exam, the AOBOS will recommend osteopathic subspecialty board certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine 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.
6. Your subspecialty certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine will remain active 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 Longitudinal Assessment.
10. Complete the practice performance assessment.