1. Certification in a primary board.

Be certified by a primary board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or equivalent

OR

Have completed a two-year minimum relevant accredited fellowship

OR

Have two years of demonstrated appropriate experience and practice activity in the management of patients with lipid disorders

Documentation: Copy of certificate from Board(s); Letter from Board or ACGME Fellowship indicating Board Eligibility status; Letter attesting to two years practice experience.

2. Subspecialty certification by a board of the ABMS or equivalent

OR

Other relevant advanced training and/or certification

Documentation: Copy of certificate from Board(s).

50 points*

10 to 50 points*

3. Academic practice and/or relevant faculty appointment at an ACGME recognized institution.

Documentation: Letter from Department Chair or Division Chief at the ACGME recognized academic institution(s) confirming appointment(s) and explaining relevance to lipid management.

4. Clinical research and/or scholarly publications in the management of lipid disorders.

Documentation: Highlight all relevant scholarly, peer-reviewed publications on your CV.

5. Balance of points not obtained in 1-4, must be earned through lipid-focused continuing medical education credit obtained within the previous three years.

Documentation: Attach copies of certificates of attendance fo rthe CME activities that you submit for points. The titles of the activities must be clearly identified.