Overview

Hand Surgery Subspecialty Certification

Recertification

• Hand Surgery Recertification has been replaced by the ABPS Continuous Certification Program. Diplomates who receive an initial Hand Sub-specialty certificate from the ABPS will automatically be entered into the ABPS Continuous Certification program. Hand Sub-specialty Diplomates must complete the Hand Module of the Self-Assessment Activity to satisfy the Knowledge Assessment requirement of the Continuous Certification program. Successful completion of eight assessments within a ten-year cycle will renew the certificates in both Hand Surgery and primary Plastic Surgery.

Hand Surgery Continuous Certification Form

• REQUIRED
  • Diplomate of the ABPS with a Hand certificate
  • Current on Continuous Certification requirements (if applicable)
  • Commitment to practice of plastic surgery and/or hand surgery
  • Active, admitting hospital privileges in plastic surgery/hand surgery
  • All state medical licenses
  • All accreditation certificates from non-hospital outpatient surgical facilities
  • 3 Peer Evaluations
• Case Lists are NOT required for Hand Recertification
• Refer to Hand Surgery Booklet of Information

REFERENCES

2024 HSE Booklet of Information for Recertification