ASH Specialist Examination Application Protocol
The ASH Specialists Examination Handbook & Application is now available by clicking on the following link: http://www.ptcny.com/clients/ASH/
The next Specialists Examination testing period will be May 12-26, 2012. The Deadline for Applications is March 31, 2012.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CANDIDATES FROM THE UNITED STATES & CANADA
By the application deadline, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a currently licensed physician in the United States or Canada (Submit a copy of current license with application).
- Be certified by a relevant primary care board (American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or equivalent) (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Obstetrics-Gynecology)[Submit documentation with application].
- Meet at least one (1) of the following:
- Certified by a relevant subspecialty board (ABMS or equivalent) (e.g., cardiovascular disease, nephrology, endocrinology) [Submit documentation of specialty standing or training with application].
- Current enrollment in an accredited relevant fellowship program (e.g., cardiovascular disease, nephrology, endocrinology)[Submit appropriate documentation with application].
- Demonstrate appropriate experience and practice activity in the management of complex hypertension problems (e.g., letter from Chief of Service or other recognized senior physician).
- Complete Attestation of Current Appointment Form by Chief of Department or Division.
- Complete and file an Application for the Qualifying Examination for Specialists in Clinical Hypertension.
- Pay the required fee.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS/CANDIDATES FROM COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THE US & CANADA
By the application deadline, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a currently licensed physician (Submit a copy of current license with application).
- Be certified by a relevant national or U.S. primary board (American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or equivalent) (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics-Gynecology) [Submit documentation with application].
- Meet at least one (1) of the following:
- Certified by a relevant secondary national or U.S. subspecialty board (ABMS or equivalent) (e.g., cardiovascular disease, nephrology, endocrinology) [Submit documentation of specialty standing or training with application].
- Current enrollment in an accredited relevant national or U.S. fellowship program (e.g., cardiovascular disease, nephrology, endocrinology)[Submit appropriate documentation with application].
- Demonstrate appropriate experience and practice activity in the management of complex hypertension problems ( e.g., letter from Chief of Service or other recognized senior physician ).
- Complete Attestation of Current Appointment Form by Chief of Department or Division.
- Complete and file an Application for the Qualifying Examination for Specialists in Clinical Hypertension.
- Pay the required fee.
REDESIGNATION PROTOCOL
Specialists in Clinical Hypertension who were designated on the basis of passing the ASH Specialists Program (ASP) Examination will need to re-designate after the ten (10)-year designation period expires by re-applying for and passing the ASP Examination.
To access the current ASP Examination Handbook and Application, please click here.