The Interventional Pulmonary Board Certification application process will be conducted ONLINE and will include:

1. Application fee: $1900
2. Application Form
3. Credentials:
   • Medical School Diploma, ECFMG Certificate, State Medical License
4. Verification of training and experience
   • Residency and Fellowship Certificates
5. Curriculum vitae
6. Attestation letter
7. DO NOT USE INTERNET EXPLORER FOR THE ONLINE SUBMISSION. PLEASE USE CHROME OR FIREFOX

$1900.00 USD

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Deadline to Apply – October 18th, 2021 @ 11:59pm EST

All documentation must be received prior to the deadline of October 18, 2021 @ 11:59 EST.  Failure to provide all documentation will lead to forfeiture of the application fee.  (See refund policy below)

All documentation must be received prior to the application submission deadline of October 18, 2021 @ 11:59 pm EST.  Failure to provide all documentation will lead to forfeiture of the application fee.  If the applicant chooses to withdraw from consideration he/she will have 1 week from the date of initial application for a full refund (This is the CANCELLATION DEADLINE), after which a penalty of $150 will be kept for administrative costs. If the withdrawal is requested before the application is marked as complete, the penalty of $150 will apply.  If the withdrawal is requested after the application is marked as complete, refunds will be processed as per the policy outlined below or the applicant may choose to apply the full amount towards the next year’s application plus any additional costs if applicable. (See refund policy below.)

• 85% of the exam fee will be refunded if cancellation is received on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the application completion deadline, i.e. October 18, 2021 @ 11:59pm.
• 50% of the exam fee will be refunded when cancellation is received between 12:00 midnight Eastern Time on the day after the application completion deadline and 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the day prior to the exam.

Once all of the credentialing material has been submitted, an individual account and packet will be put together by the AABIP administrative staff and will then be forwarded to the Chair of the ERC; the packet will then be distributed to one of the Eligibility Review Committee (ERC) members. The individual members of the ERC will then have 1 week to review the information and either accept or reject a member’s application. Rejections must be accompanied by appropriate comments by the ERC member.

If accepted, the applicant will be notified by e-mail regarding eligibility to sit for the examination. This eligibility will be valid for two years. The applicant must sit for the AABIP Board Certification Examination during this time-frame, if they are unable to do so, the applicant will be required to completely repeat the application process.

Once the application process has been completed and approved, the ERC will compile a list of individuals accepted to sit for the examination and forward this on to Scantron, who will provide the registrant with all of the necessary information regarding exam registration, location and logistics.

If the application is rejected the notification will come by e-mail as well as a letter on AABIP certified stationery, signed by the current Chair of the ERC. If the application is rejected, the individual will have the opportunity for an appeal. The appeal must be initiated through the AABIP website by the applicant via a formal letter requesting review. This appeal must be requested within 2 weeks of the date of the rejection letter, in order to make the deadline for the examination. Chair of the ERC will then review the appeal and entire application. If the application is rejected again, the Chair of the ERC will present this application to the entire Board of Directors. The AABIP Board of Directors then votes anonymously and majority opinion determines the final status regarding the appeal. If the BOD decision is to confirm rejection of the application, the final notification will be sent to the applicant by e-mail as well as a formal letter from the AABIP, signed by the current President. The applicant will, however, have the opportunity to reapply for future examinations based on the applicable criteria at that time.

Once the application process has been completed and approved, the ERC will compile a list of individuals accepted to sit for the examination and forward this on to Scanton, who will provide the registrant with all of the necessary information regarding exam registration, location and logistics.

Exam Dates Available:    December 6 through December 12, 2021

Testing will be conducted by Scantron. There are numerous testing facilities available. Once approved to sit for the examination, information and logistics regarding the exam will be conducted by Scantron directly with the candidate.

It is important for applicants to note that, in the United States, each State Medical Board has different policies and guidelines for physician advertising regarding specialty board certification. The AABIP recommends that applicants contact their State Medical Board for more information.