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.

Covid: Guidelines and Procedures

At APCA we understand that the Covid 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 and want to reaffirm that we are here to help and work with you. Learn more about how APCA is addressing the Covid pandemic.

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. You can now take both examinations online from home.

Currently Open & Upcoming Examinations

	Examination	Application Window	Examination Window
	CBCMR	Application Window Closed
Regular Deadline: 4/5/2022 Fee: $795 Late Deadline: 4/19/2022 Fee: $995 Refund Deadline: 4/29/2022 Refund Amount: $595 APCA Discount: $50
	MSK	Application Window Closed
	ABVM Vascular	Year-Round	Year-Round
	ABVM Endovascular	Year-Round	Year-Round
	PVI	Year-Round	Year-Round
	POCUS Certification & Certificates	Year-Round	Year-Round
	CBNC	Application Window Closed
	CBCCT	Now Open - 8/2/2022	4/5/2022 - 8/2/2022

Which Certifications Are Awarded Through APCA?

The physician-only (and advanced-care provider) ABVM, CBCCT, CBNC, CBCMR, RPVI, RPVI-China and RMSK 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.