Osteopathic CertificationApproved Certificate of Added QualificationThe American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists approved a Certificate of Added Qualification in hospice and palliative medicine in February 2007. Who is Eligible?The American Osteopathic Boards of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology & Psychiatry, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation offer the Certificate of Added Qualification in hospice and palliative medicine. Candidates who have obtained general certification from these boards and meet the eligibility requirements established by their board will be allowed to sit for the exam. During the Grandfathering Period Exam InformationThe date of the next conjoint examination for interested CAQ applicants is September 29, 2013 in Las Vegas, NV. The examination is administered to candidates from all boards at the same time. Candidates should submit their application through the AOA member board by which they are certified. The following AOA Boards have posted information regarding the exam:American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice (AOBFP) American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM) AAHPM will continue to update this Web site with more information once available.For further information please contact your AOA member board. AOA Listserv for UpdatesAn email listserve has been organized to keep interested DO's up-to-date on progress toward an osteopathic certification. Contact Debra Clemons at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and ask to be added to AOA's EOL Palliative Care listserve. Resources for Exam PreparationThe American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine offers a vast array of resources to help prepare for the AOA CAQ Exam. View the resources. |
Physicians Caring for Patients with Serious Illness
