Maintenance of American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation® board certification was initiated on January 1, 2016. All active diplomates will be required to take action to maintain board certification every 10 years from the date of their initial certification. An active diplomate may apply to maintain board certification via one of the following two methods:
- Accumulate 500 credits as outlined in Section II of the Guidelines for Maintenance of Board Certification and pay the $100 recertification fee.
- Successfully pass the core knowledge and species-specific board-certification examinations in their practice category as outlined in Section III of the Guidelines for Maintenance of Board Certification.
A diplomate seeking recertification via recertification credits is required to submit recertification materials at years 8, 9 or 10 after initial board certification or last recertification. A diplomate seeking recertification via examination is required to submit an application for examination at years 7, 8, or 9 after initial board certification or last recertification, thus enabling him/her to take the examination at years 8, 9 or 10, respectively.
FAQs
How can I submit my credits for recertification?
Diplomates may submit recertification credits through the online recertification tracking system. The portal access link may be found here.
How many credits must I earn to maintain certification?
Diplomates may maintain board certification by accumulating 500 credits over a period of 8 to 10 years. Five hundred recertification credits are needed for maintenance of board certification; however, it is highly recommended that more than 500 credits be submitted in the event that a portion of the submitted credits are not judged acceptable for recertification by the Credentials and Residency Committee.
Is there a fee involved for recertification?
Yes the fee to submit credit accumulation is $100 or if you choose to take the exam to re-certify, the fee is $1,000.
How can I find out what year I originally obtained certification?
You can find out your original certification year by logging into your membership profile online.