Specialist Certification: Orthopaedics

In 1981 the APTA House of Delegates approved board certification in the area of orthopaedics. The first orthopaedics specialist certification examination was administered in 1989. As of June 2013, ABPTS has certified 8,532 orthopaedic specialists.

Eligibility

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements (.pdf)

Application

• Candidate Guide (.pdf)

  Before completing the application process, please read the entire general information and minimum eligibility sections of the candidate guide.

• Online Application

  Please allow up to 6 weeks for application review following online submission.

Status

• Check Your Application Status

Resources

• Descriptions of Specialty Practice
• Examination Outline: Orthopaedics
• Examination Preparation Materials
• Examination Tutorial
• What Activities Constitute Direct Patient Care?
• Presentation: Enhancing Professional Development Through Certification (.ppt)