Board of Certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics

B OA RD OF CERT I F I CAT I O N I N

FAMILY MEDICINE OBSTETRICS ®

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WHY BOARD CERTIFY Hospitals and managed care organizations increasingly require board certification to obtain privileges. Even malpractice carriers require board certification for liability coverage. The Board of Certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics ® (BCFMO ® ) provides a path to board certification in family medicine obstetrics for family physicians who have completed advanced training in mater nity care and obstetrics and are practicing the specialty. Board certification helps translate the comple x language of Family Medicine and break down barriers to privileging and patient care for communities in need.

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AN ESSENTIAL SPECIALTY Access to mater nal healthcare in urban and rural areas and even urban underser ved communities has become increasingly scarce. Family Physicians who provide comprehensive mater nity care are essential to reducing infant and mater nal mortality and addressing the overwhelming need for safe, reliable access to obstetrical care.

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The American Board of Physician Specialties ® (ABPS) developed BCFMO ® to provide a path to certification for family physicians who have dedicated their careers to obstetrical care. Physicians certified in this essential specialty are ideally suited to lead multidisciplinar y teams and provide high-quality women’s healthcare.

ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS Certif ication requirements utilize standards identif ied in the peer-reviewed medical literature as a f ramework for eligibility.

Family Medicine Obstetrics Requirements

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Have completed certif ication in the Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) programs or equivalent.

a case log that is externally validated by 02 Submit one of the following: Medical Records, Medical

Off ice Staff, Medical Director, Department Chair, or Program Director.

Case log must demonstrate evidence or ongoing obstetric practice by having completed 60 vaginal deliveries, 15 of which must have been in the last 2 years (including those performed in residency and/or fellowship training).

Family Medicine Obstetrics with Surgical Qualification

01

Completed a 12-month, full-time fellowship recognized by the BCFMO. Family Physicians who have not completed a fellowship are still encouraged to apply.

02 In addition to the Family Medicine Obstetrics

requirements 1 and 2 above, submit a case log of cesarean sections*, including those as primary surgeon, with a minimum of 10 in the past 2 years. *Complete eligibility requirements are available online at www.bcf mo.org

EXAM INFORMATION The non-surgical path to certification requires a computer based written test. The surgical path for certification requires the written test and an additional oral e xamination covering five case studies. Candidates must first pass the written e xam to become eligible to take the oral portion.

“ Thankfully, when I presented my Board Cer tif ication in Family Medicine Obstetrics, they accepted it and granted me privileges in surgical obstetrics.” - Cathy Lavender, MD

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For complete details regarding the exam application, topics covered, testing schedule, locations, and fees, visit www.bcf mo.org.

BOARD OF CERTIFICATION IN

FAMILY MEDICINE OBSTETRICS ® A MEMBER BOARD OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PHYSICIAN SPECIALTIES®

5550 W. Executive Drive, Suite 400 Tampa, FL 33609

(813) 433-2277

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