ABVM is now accepting applications.
The deadline for submission for the general vascular medicine exam is August 1, 2010. We have extended the application deadline to physicians wishing to sit for the endovascular exam to December 17, 2010.
If you wish to sit for both exams or wish to sit for the general exam and it is past the August 1st deadline, your application will not be accepted. No exceptions will be granted.
Please read and follow the instructions set forth on this page to ensure your
application is submitted as easily and accurately as possible. Application
and credit card processing will be performed within the secure portion of our
site. When ready to apply, click on the ABVM icon at the bottom of this page to proceed with the application.
If you are a continuing applicant and we currently have your application materials on file, do not apply online. Please contact us.
ABVM applications will be
accepted via the online process only and must be completed in one
session.
All notarized and paper document requirements will need to be converted
to electronic format. Be sure
you have all of the correct documentation before starting and upload
it into the proper space. You cannot
upload more than one document into each space, and you cannot edit
your application once it has been
submitted. Any application that is incomplete or needs revision, will
be assessed a $50.00 charge.
Time [Please allocate time to complete
the application process. It cannot be continued later.]
-Scan documents
-Fill out online form
-Upload all necessary electronic documents via the internet
Equipment
-Computer
-Scanner (If you do not have access to a scanner, you will need to
take your documents to Kinko’s or Office Max and complete it there.) Do not submit TIF or ZIP files.
-Internet Access (High Speed Preferred)
Documentation [All documents should face right side up.]
-Curriculum Vitae [Please scan your
CV as a Microsoft Word document. Note: Do not upload more
than one document in the space provided.]
-Current State Medical License [If your state license expires before the exam dates, you should not submit your application until you have received your new license.
Your application will not be reviewed if you submit a license that expires before 9/10/10.]
-Primary Board Certification [If sitting for the general exam, you
must upload your Internal Medicine board certificate as your primary board. If
sitting only for the Endo exam, you may submit your Interventional
Cardiology board certificate. If sitting for both exams, please submit your Cardiovascular Disease certificate.]
ABVM General Exam:
-Vascular Medicine Fellowship Certificate
(Submit this document only if you have completed
12 months of formal training in vascular medicine). -OR- -Notarized
General Letter of Attestation
Acceptable signatures: Program Director, Chief of Staff OR Department Chairman—no exceptions. Letters signed by nurses, etc. will not be accepted. The title of the physician signing your letter must be underneath the signature. If you are sitting for both exams, you cannot have the same physician write both letters for you. The notary seal must be visible or it will not be accepted.
Acceptable signatures: Director of Cardiac Cath Lab, Director, Interventional Radiology, Program Director or Chief of Medical Staff—no exceptions. The title of the physician signing your letter must be underneath the signature. Letters signed by nurses, etc. will not be accepted. If you are sitting for both exams, you cannot have the same physician sign both letters. The notary seal must be visible or it will not be accepted.
Submit Application
Below is a walkthrough of the application.
Applicant Information [Name, DOB, and Degree]
Contact Information [Mailing Address, Phone, Fax, Working Email]
All information is communicated by e-mail.
If you do not check your e-mail regularly or your e-mail is not working properly, you will be unaware of any deficiencies in your application, status of your application, etc.
Requirements [Documentation listed above to be uploaded
in electronic format]
All letters of attestation must be on institution letterhead. Recommendations:
-Scan your documents (300dpi is best)
-Submit your CV as a Microsoft Word document
-Save as file type .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .jif, .pdf, .doc, .xls (.jpg
preferred)
-Archive your files
-Wait until upload is complete before uploading the next file
Payment & Approval
Be informed of the fees
and refund policy. Understand all
requirements for each test. Names and addresses of applicants must exactly match information your credit card company has on file, otherwise your application will not go through. Please click once as processing may take up to 60 seconds to complete. Clicking more than once will result in your card being charged multiple times.
Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted.
Confirmation of successful submission.
Pending approval of your application. you
will receive confirmation within 6 weeks.
