{"id":345,"date":"2022-03-22T18:05:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T18:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/?page_id=345"},"modified":"2025-08-12T19:09:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T19:09:04","slug":"continuing-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/continuing-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Continuing Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_566980090-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28\" style=\"width:324px;height:215px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_566980090-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_566980090-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_566980090-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_566980090-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_566980090-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"..\/new-diplomates\/\"><strong>New Diplomates<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/reporting\/\"><strong>Reporting<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/assessment-abpath-certlink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Assessment<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/education-providers-cme\/\"><strong>CME<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/cc_boi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC Booklet of Information<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/meeting-cc-requirements-late\/\"><strong>Meeting CC Requirements Late<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/certificates\/\"><strong>Certificates<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/lapel-pins\/\"><strong>Lapel Pins<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/retired-status\/\"><strong>Retired Status<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuing Certification Program Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maintain Your Certification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ABPath is committed to the continuous professional development of our diplomates through the Continuing Certification (CC) Program, a program designed for physicians to maintain their board certification. The CC Program is an ongoing process that assists physicians in maintaining standards necessary for them to provide quality care throughout their career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diplomates issued certificates after 1\/1\/2006 are automatically enrolled in the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diplomates with non-time limited (lifetime) certificates issued prior to 1\/1\/2006 may voluntarily enroll in the CC Program at any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">New diplomates-<\/span> If you are completing a fellowship you must participate in ABPath CertLink and submit your two-year CC Reporting form per the CC Booklet of Information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A diplomate issued a primary certificate (AP\/CP, AP only, CP only, or AP\/NP) after 1\/1\/2006 must maintain their primary certificate in order to maintain any ABPath subspecialty certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">CC Program Participation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating in the CC Program is defined as meeting Reporting requirements and continuously answering ABPath CertLink\u00a9 (ABPCL) questions during a two-year period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation is completed through a diplomate\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/wds.dataharborsolutions.com\/ABPathOrg\/Default.aspx\">PATHway<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.mycertlink.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABPath CertLink\u00a9<\/a> (ABPCL) accounts. PATHway is the platform used to connect the board and pathologists. ABPCL is the CC Program longitudinal assessment platform. A diplomate\u2019s CC Program progress and participation is tracked on the CC Program page in their <a href=\"https:\/\/wds.dataharborsolutions.com\/ABPathOrg\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PATHway<\/a> account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Both reporting forms and ABPCL cover all certifications in the CC Program. Individual certifications do not have separate deadlines, timelines, or assessment cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reporting forms cover<a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/professionalism-and-professional-standing\/\"> medical license and practice information<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/lifelong-learning\/\">continuing medical education<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/improvement-in-health-and-healthcare\/\">quality assurance activities<\/a> during a two-year period. A reporting form must be submitted before the end of a given two-year period. To see the current reporting form and its due date please check the CC Program page in <a href=\"https:\/\/wds.dataharborsolutions.com\/ABPathOrg\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PATHway<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessment Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All assigned <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/assessment-abpath-certlink\/\">ABPath CertLink<\/a><sup>\u00a9<\/sup> (ABPCL) questions should be completed each quarter. An ABPCL quarter is missed if there are one or more incomplete questions when the quarter closes. No more than two quarters may be missed in a two-year period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each diplomate is assessed an<strong> annual fee of $150<\/strong> for  the administration of your Reporting Forms and participation in ABPath CertLink.  The fee is per physician (not per certificate) and is assessed annually. The first payment is due the year following CC Program enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Participating in the CC Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplomates are expected to remain current in their participation in the CC Program by satisfactorily completing all CC requirements and meeting all CC deadlines. CC Program participation is reported with verification of certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/meeting-cc-requirements-late\/\">Meeting CC Requirements Late page<\/a> for information related to late or non-participation in the CC Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voluntary Program Enrollment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although ABPath does not require diplomates with non-time limited certificates to participate in CC, it strongly encourages them to do so. Voluntary participation can be for ABPath CertLink\u00a9 (ABPCL) only, or the entire CC Program. To voluntarily enroll a diplomate should view their CC Program page in <a href=\"https:\/\/wds.dataharborsolutions.com\/ABPathOrg\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PATHway<\/a>. Participation in any element of the CC Program by these diplomates does not affect lifetime certification(s) and cannot put their original certificate(s) in jeopardy of expiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of July 2013, the ABPath\u2019s Voluntary Recertification program is no longer available. A diplomate with a non-time limited (lifetime) certificate who wants to take a secure examination for licensure requirements must do so through the CC program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0550a6ed\"><em>Diplomates of ABPath are required to accurately state their certification status in curriculum vitae, publications, directories, letterheads, etc. A diplomate whose certificate has expired must not claim to be board certified, and all descriptions of certification status must be modified accordingly. 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