The purpose of this document is to assist in the application process for board certification for the subspecialty of Interventional Pulmonology. This process is being overseen by the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP).
INITIAL IP BOARD CERTIFICATIONIP Board Application for IP Fellowship Graduates2024 Exam Dates: December 7-14, 2024 Table of Contents
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2024 Application Portal ClosedINTRODUCTIONReview eligibility criteria for the AABIP Interventional Pulmonary Board Certification examination.
GENERAL INFORMATIONApplication & Payment Deadline for 2024 Testing Cycle: Monday, September 30, 2024Application Fee: $1900.00 Available Exam Dates: December 7th through 14th, 2024 Testing Location: Testing will be conducted by Meazure Learning. There are numerous testing facilities available.
Scheduling Exam: Once your complete application has been approved by the Board Eligibility Application Review Committee (BEARC), the AABIP will notify Meazure Learning that your application has been approved and you are eligible to select a testing date, time, and location. Meazure Learning will contact you for scheduling late October/early November.
It is important for applicants to note that, in the United States, each State Medical Board has different policies and guidelines for physician advertising regarding specialty board certification. The AABIP recommends that applicants contact their State Medical Board for more information.
APPLICATION & REQUIRED DOCUMENTSNote: This application is NOT for those applying for IP Board Recertification or IP Board Practice Pathway. Complete the online 2024 IP Board application form:
Deadline to apply for 2024 testing cycle: Monday, September 30, 2024 2024 Application Portal ClosedApplicants needing to submit for their 2nd attempt, please email [email protected] for special instructions and retake fee. Back to topstudy materials
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESSThe qualifications for each individual applicant will be reviewed by the Board Eligibility Application Review Committee (BEARC) of the AABIP. The Board Eligibility Application Review Committee (BEARC) will be composed of:
In addition to the 11 committee members there will be up to an additional 10 “at large or ad hoc” members selected to assist in the review process. Back to topNOTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITYOnce the application process has been completed and approved, the BEARC will compile a list of individuals accepted to sit for the examination and forward this on to the testing organization, who will provide the registrant with all of the necessary information regarding exam registration, location and logistics. Back to top
REFUND POLICYAll documentation must be received prior to the application submission deadline of 9/30/2024 @ 11:59 pm EST. Failure to provide all documentation will lead to forfeiture of the application fee. If the applicant chooses to withdraw from consideration he/she will have 1 week from the date of initial application for a full refund (This is the CANCELLATION DEADLINE), after which a penalty of $150 will be kept for administrative costs. If the withdrawal is requested before the application is marked as complete, the penalty of $150 will apply. If the withdrawal is requested after the application is marked as complete, refunds will be processed as per the policy outlined below or the applicant may choose to apply the full amount towards the next year’s application plus any additional costs if applicable. (See refund policy below.)
REJECTION AND APPEALIf the application is rejected the notification will come by e-mail and standard certified mail, signed by the current Chair of the Board Eligibility Application Review Committee (BEARC). If the application is rejected, the individual will have the opportunity for an appeal. The appeal must be initiated within 2 weeks of the official rejection notification. Appeals should be submitted to the AABIP via email to [email protected] in the form of a formal letter stating the reasons for appeal. Chair of the BEARC will then review the appeal request, eligibility of the appeal and entire application. If the application is rejected again, the Chair of the BEARC will present this application to the entire Board of Directors. The AABIP Board of Directors then votes anonymously and majority opinion determines the final status regarding the appeal. If the BOD decision is to confirm rejection of the application, the final notification will be sent to the applicant by e-mail as well as a formal letter from the AABIP, signed by the current President. The applicant will, however, have the opportunity to reapply for future examinations based on the applicable criteria at that time. Back to top |
