Certification: Internal Medicine / Neurology
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The objective of combined residency training in internal medicine and neurology includes the preparation of internists and neurologists for careers in clinical practice or on academic faculties as specialists in the broad spectrum of adult illness shared by internal medicine and neurology. These include, but are not limited to, geriatric neurology, congenital and hereditary diseases of the nervous system, stroke, myasthenia gravis, seizure disorders, mental retardation and rehabilitation. Graduates of combined training may be expected to be involved with clinical practice, teaching, research or administration in internal medicine and neurology.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- No
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 10 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- Yes
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- Yes
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.