We are pleased to welcome you to the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA), the physician-centric council spun out of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). APCA is dedicated to serving physicians in their enduring commitment to continual learning and providing high-quality and compassionate patient care through certification. To date, nearly 21,000 physicians have been welcomed into APCA.

Coronavirus: Guidelines and Procedures

At APCA we understand that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a real concern and that, as a medical professional, you are on the front lines throughout this uncertainty. We realize that this outbreak impacts our Certificants more than normal and want to reaffirm that we are here to help and work with you. Learn more about how APCA is addressing the Coronavirus crisis.

New: APCA Welcomes The American Board of Vascular Medicine to Our Community!

Read the welcome letter to ABVM physicians here  and the press release here. More information is coming soon.

Currently Open & Upcoming Examinations

Examination	Application Deadline	Ready to Apply?	Need More Info?
CBNC	The next application periods open Tuesday, June 1, 2021.	Learn More	Learn More
CBCCT	The regular application deadline is Tuesday, June 22, 2021.	Learn More	Learn More
MSK	The next application period opens Tuesday, July 27, 2021.	Apply Now	​Learn More
PVI	Year-Round	Apply Now	​​Learn More
CBCMR	The CBCMR application window is now closed.	Apply Now	Learn More
POCUS Certification and Certificates	Year-Round	Apply Now	Learn More

Which Certifications Are Awarded Through APCA?

The physician-only (and advanced-care provider) ABVM, RPVI, RPVI-China, RMSK, CBNC, CBCMR and CBCCT certifications are awarded through APCA, as is the Latin American Ultrasound Certificate Program. ARDMS awards the sonographer-level RDMS, RDCS, RVT and RMSKS certifications.

Since APCA and ARDMS are companion councils, you can hold both APCA and ARDMS certifications/credentials and receive exceptional customer service and manage all maintenance of certification requirements through APCA. All the services, reminders and notifications about your certification(s) previously received from ARDMS are provided to physicians by APCA.