Pediatric Urology Subspecialty Certification
Subspecialty certification in Pediatric Urology began in 2008 for urologists whose practice is at least 75% pediatric urology. Applicants approved by the Board to enter the process of subspecialty certification must be engaged in the active practice of pediatric urology and must hold a current unrestricted general certificate in urology issued by the American Board of Urology.
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) Subspecialty Certification
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) began in 2013 for those urologists able to demonstrate a practice in URPS of sufficient breadth and complexity expected of a subspecialist in this field. Applicants approved by the Board to enter the process of subspecialty certification must be engaged in the active practice of URPS urology and must hold a current unrestricted general certificate in urology issued by the American Board of Urology. The timing of the exams and the application deadlines allow for the possibility if desired to apply for both the Certifying (Part 2) Examination and the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Subspecialty Certification Examination within the same calendar year.
All subspecialty certificates are time-limited and subject to Lifelong Learning (LLL). When a Diplomate becomes certified in a subspecialty the Diplomate’s general urology certificate will be extended to coincide with the expiration date of the subspecialty certificate. The Diplomate will enter the LLL process after completing subspecialty certification.
