American Board of Phlebology 2011 Exam Cycle Underway, Application Deadline February 28, 2011

Reston, VA, January, 2011 - The American Board of Phlebology opened their fourth phlebology exam cycle on October 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2011, and should be submitted online at http://www.abph.net/application/default.asp. This computer-based exam will be administered electronically between April 16 and April 23, 2011. Over 400 Pearson Vue testing centers will offer the test in the United States and Canada. To date, nearly 500 practitioners have become certified diplomates. To become an ABPh diplomate, an applicant must complete the requisite training and experience qualifications, meet the continuing medical education requisites, and pass a stringent certification examination. The initial certification period is ten years. The American Board of Phlebology (ABPh) is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 2007 for the purpose of certifying physicians who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge in the field of phlebology. The American Board of Phlebology (ABPh) was established to; Improve the standards of medical practitioners and the quality of patient care related to the treatment of venous disorders and all aspects of venous disease Serve the public and the medical profession by establishing initial and continuing qualifications for certification as physician specialists in the practice of phlebology Examine physician candidates for certification in the practice of phlebology Establish educational standards for teaching and training programs in phlebology Maintain a registry of individuals who hold certificates issued by the Board For more information, call (703) 234-4077