What does ABCP mean in CLINICAL MEDICINE

The American Board of Clinical Pharmacology (ABCP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the fields of clinical pharmacology and therapeutic development. It seeks to identify, recognize, and provide certifications to professionals who have achieved high standards of professional practice in these areas.

Certification from the ABCP demonstrates that an individual has achieved a high standard of professionalism in their clinical pharmacology and therapeutic development practice. The certification gives individuals recognition for their hard work, as well as providing assurance to those looking for quality services from certified practitioners.

To obtain ABCP certification, you must demonstrate mastery of specific knowledge and skills related to clinical pharmacology and therapeutic development. This includes completing an exam based on a curriculum designed by experts in the field, passing appropriate background checks, submitting letters of recommendation or evidence of prior experience, and meeting any additional requirements determined by our board.

All individuals involved in clinical pharmacology or therapeutic development are eligible to apply for ABCP certification. Physicians specializing in clinical pharmacology or therapeutic development, as well as scientists with substantial experience in these fields may be eligible for this certification.

Yes. The level of certification provided will depend upon each individual applicant's qualifications and experience. There are four levels – initial practitioner, advanced practitioner, specialist/fellow practitioner and master practitioner – each representing progressively greater levels of expertise and professional standing within the profession.

Yes. Applicants must have completed a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), have relevant training or experience approved by ABCP's board members, hold a current license to practice medicine if applicable, demonstrate evidence-based proficiency through prior performance assessments related to their qualifications, successfully complete other testing criteria specified by the board when appropriate, pass criminal background checks when required by applicable law or regulation.

An application package typically contains documentation verifying completion of one or more courses related to pharmaceutics or therapeutics accredited by ACPE; letters verifying relevant past training or experience; evidence demonstrating proficiency on previous assessments related to qualifications; statement indicating intent to comply with all policies outlined within relevant statutes and regulations; proof that criminal background checks have cleared; satisfactory passing scores on appropriate examinations administered by authorized bodies; two letters attesting to good character references submitted directly from persons familiar with applicant’s work history; completion/submission form signed by applicant affirming understanding/agreement with all instructions contained herein.

Your ABCP Certification must be renewed every three years in order maintain its validity and accuracy across your field’s changing technology landscape and accepted practices within your chosen specialty area(s). Renewal fees may apply at time renewal is requested depending upon which type/level you are certified at.