CAQ in Occupational Medicine

Certification Exam

1. In order to take the Occupational Medicine CAQ Examination, applicants must have active certification from any AOA certifying board.

2. The Occupational Medicine CAQ Certification Exam is offered every October. The application period is posted and opens five months prior to the exam date. The final due date for applications is 30 days prior to the exam date.

Become Board Certified

3. Upon successful completion of all exam components, the AOBPM will recommend your Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) to the AOA Board of Trustees.

4. You will receive a letter from the AOA Board of Trustees via email once certification has been approved.

5. You have now earned your CAQ in Occupational Medicine. You will receive your certificate in the mail within 90 days.

6. Your CAQ in Occupational Medicine will remain active for 10 years following the date of issue, provided you successfully complete the Osteopathic Continuous Certification requirements of Component 2 (Continuing Medical Education) and OCC Component 4 of your primary board specialty. Plan to enroll the year prior to your certificate expiration date. Applications will open in the Spring 2025. The OCC Recertification Exam will be administered as a written examination taken in the ninth year of your certification to avoid expiration. Passing the examination will be required for a renewal of the 10-year certification. NOTE: Primary Board Certification must continue to be renewed through your primary board’s OCC program for your CAQ to remain active.

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.