What physicians may qualify to take the IBHRE Physician EP exam who might not qualify to take the ABIM EP Board?
(1) Those who have obtained part or all of their education abroad. ABIM requires that the physician must be U.S. Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine. Many physicians in the U.S. have received a portion or all of their Internal Medicine or Cardiovascular Medicine training outside of the U.S. and are therefore not eligible to take the U.S. ABIM EP Board Exam. (2) Pediatric Cardiologists. Pediatric Cardiologists with special training and expertise in cardiac electrophysiology are also not eligible to take the U.S. ABIM EP Board Exam, as it requires adult cardiology certification. (3) Physicians in other countries. Many physicians in countries such as Canada, Australia, China, India, Japan, and the Middle East would like to be Board Certified in EP, but they do not meet the U.S. requirements.
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