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Pathway B: Certification Pathway for General Psychiatrists
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What's included?
Expert Curriculum: Access a comprehensive readings and updated curriculum in sports psychiatry.
Rolling Admission: Start when convenient for you and go at your own pace.
Required Form--400-Hour Activity Log: Accumulate 400 hours of sports-related CME or relevant practice experiences, following the AASP model. Qualifying activities can include attending or delivering sports lectures, seeing or discussing relevant patients, participating in group supervision, and attending sports medicine or athlete mental health conferences.
Open-Book Exam: After completing mentorship hours, your mentor will provide you with the 30-question open-book examination to finalize your certification.
Flexible Re-Take Policy: If you don’t pass the exam on the first attempt, you can re-take it in the subsequent 6-months without an additional program fee.
Mentorship Connections: Get a list of ABSPP-approved mentors to guide you through 10 hours of live mentorship sessions and case-based discussions (mentorship sessions/hours themselves are not included in the purchase price).
Certification and Directory Inclusion upon completion and approval of your application.
The why
Why invest in your certification?
Expand Your Expertise: Strengthen your skills to effectively treat athletes, performers, and high-achieving individuals with specialized performance psychiatry knowledge.
Boost Credibility: Elevate your professional reputation and distinguish yourself among peers with an ABSPP Board-Certification.
Grow Your Practice: Attract a new patient demographic seeking expert care in sports and performance mental health.
Robust Mentorship: Receive personalized guidance from experts in the field, complete required 1:1 mentorship hours, and expand your professional network.
Greater Visibility and Recognition: Gain greater professional exposure through our free online directory, helping clients and colleagues find and trust your specialized services.
eligibility
To enroll in the curriculum, you must be an M.D. or D.O. currently holding board-certification in psychiatry from either the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS), and you must also have an active medical license in at least one U.S. state.
Disclaimer
Here's what you need to know
Eligibility
This program is exclusively designed for physicians who hold current board-certification in Psychiatry from either the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS). By enrolling, you confirm that you meet these prerequisites.
Licensure & Certification
Active licensure to practice medicine in at least one state in the United States is required.
Mentorship Hours and Activity Log
The program fee does not include costs related to your 10 hours of 1:1 mentorship. You’ll be responsible for scheduling and covering any associated costs. You must also complete and document 400 hours of sports-related CME or clinical/educational experiences, which will be vetted by your mentor.
Ethics & Conduct
Participants must adhere to the principles and standards of the American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry’s Ethics Code and must not have lost medical licensure or health systems credentialing due to professional misconduct
Exam Eligibility
You cannot sit for the open-book exam until your mentor attests that you have fulfilled both the 10 hours of 1:1 mentorship and the 400-hour requirement.
For questions on eligibility or program details, please reach out to us at [email protected] before purchasing.
The How
How It Works
Secure Your Spot: Click the “Enroll Now” button below to purchase the program and reserve your place in the next 6-month cycle.
Access the Curriculum: You’ll receive immediate access to all educational materials and resources for a limited time window.
Log Your 400 Hours: Follow the guidelines for sports-related CME or equivalent activities (e.g., conferences, patient care, presentations). Track these in the 400-Hour Activity Log provided.
Complete Your Exam: Once mentorship is complete, your mentor will distribute the open-book exam.
Connect with a Mentor: We’ll provide a list of ABSPP-approved mentors upon purchase. You’ll coordinate your 10 mentorship hours directly with the mentor of your choice.
Earn Your Certification: Submit your completed exam and mentor attestation to finalize your Board-Certification.
Directory Inclusion: Upon approval, you’ll be awarded your ABSPP Certification and featured in our ussportspsychiatry.org directory.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
This is the first step toward joining an elite group of psychiatrists specializing in sports psychiatry.