The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) have agreed that Emergency Physicians will be able to certify in Critical Care. Currently, Emergency Physicians (EPs) can complete Critical Care fellowships, but they cannot qualify for U.S. board certification. The new certification examination program still requires approval from the American Board of Medical Specialties but hopes are high. If all goes well, the first examination should be available in 2012.

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