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What is the difference between board certified and fellowship trained?
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Board : Board certification is done after finishing residency or fellowship in that speciality.
Answered 3/13/2018
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Board Certified: usually requires EXAMINATION(S), Fellowship training is in PREPARATION for such EXAMS! The latter is often called "Board QUALIFIED"! BTW Requirements DIFFER for each SPECIALTY or SUBSPECIALTY Hope this helps! Dr Z
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