Exam Information

1. How was the exam developed?
2. How is the exam performance evaluated?
3. How is a passing score determined?

Application Information

1. Why is the application fee, $495 and the exam $2100?

EXAMINATION PREREQUISITES

1. Do I provide two separate logs?
2. How should I fill out the case log to make sure that I have listed 100 cases each of Phlebology experience and Ultrasound diagnostic experience?
3. Can I list a right leg case and a left leg case on different lines?
4. My log tends to only show category 1 and category 6. Is this okay?

1. I have an RVT certification. Do I need to list any diagnostic ultrasounds?
2. Will ultrasound cases need pictures?
3. If a patient has a diagnostic ultrasound prior (several days, weeks etc) to their procedure, should the diagnostic and procedure be listed on separate lines?
4. What is the procedure category code for a diagnostic ultrasound?

1. Can the November 2008 ACP Congress count within a three year time frame for an application submitted in December 2011?
2. I have taught several hours of CME qualified sessions. Can I use that?
3. When I submit my CMEs earned, may I use credits from outside ACP? If so, how may I submit that?
4. Can RVT and/or Ultrasound CMEs count toward the 45 CME credit hour requirement? Or do they have to be specifically Phlebology CMEs?

Professional Standing

1. I have had a disciplinary suspension that was resolved in 2 weeks. Are there circumstances that will prevent me from qualifying?

General Questions

1. How may I find a test center for the ABPh exam?
2. Is an online application currently available?
3. Where is the reference form?
4. May international physicians take the Certification exam?
5. What is an allopathic/osteopathic degree?