Dorthea Juul1, Stephen C Scheiber. 1. American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc., 500 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015-5249, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The authors describe the development of certification and recertification processes for geriatric psychiatry, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology's second subspecialty in psychiatry. METHODS: Authors referenced databases of the certifying organizations and consulted published surveys of examinees. RESULTS: Since the first certification examination was administered in 1991, 2,595 certificates have been awarded. Because the certificates are time-limited, diplomates must sit for recertification every 10 years. Thus far, about 63% of the diplomates who have needed to do so have been recertified. CONCLUSION: It is estimated that 5,000 geriatric psychiatrists will be needed to meet future healthcare needs. Thus, the demand for this expertise will be increasing, and it is anticipated that board-certified geriatric psychiatrists will continue to play leading roles in educating practitioners from multiple disciplines.
OBJECTIVE: The authors describe the development of certification and recertification processes for geriatric psychiatry, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology's second subspecialty in psychiatry. METHODS: Authors referenced databases of the certifying organizations and consulted published surveys of examinees. RESULTS: Since the first certification examination was administered in 1991, 2,595 certificates have been awarded. Because the certificates are time-limited, diplomates must sit for recertification every 10 years. Thus far, about 63% of the diplomates who have needed to do so have been recertified. CONCLUSION: It is estimated that 5,000 geriatric psychiatrists will be needed to meet future healthcare needs. Thus, the demand for this expertise will be increasing, and it is anticipated that board-certified geriatric psychiatrists will continue to play leading roles in educating practitioners from multiple disciplines.
Authors: Jennifer Tjia; Terry Field; Celeste Lemay; Kathleen Mazor; Michelle Pandolfi; Ann Spenard; Shih-Yieh Ho; Abir Kanaan; Jennifer Donovan; Jerry H Gurwitz; Becky Briesacher Journal: Med Care Date: 2014-03 Impact factor: 2.983