Non-Standard Pathways
Physicians must complete accredited fellowship training to be considered for subspecialty certification. In addition, current certification in general pediatrics is a requirement to achieve certification in a pediatric subspecialty. Alternative pathways are available for individuals interested in becoming physician-scientists, or wish to complete fellowships in 2 subspecialties, or who have completed combined internal medicine and pediatric training and who seek certification in adult and pediatric subspecialties.
Alternate pathways that require the submission of a petition by the training program for ABP's review must be submitted via the ABP Program Portal.