Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology

On behalf of the CBNC Board of Directors, I commend your decision to certify in nuclear cardiology. In the ten years since its founding, CBNC has certified over 5,500 individuals from more than 50 countries. Moreover, CBNC has received recognition within the U.S. and internationally from professional societies, credentialing organizations and insurance carriers. In 2001 CBNC became the first certification organization to receive recognition from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission under 10 CFR Part 35. Our certification program was re-recognized in 2005, together with a number of other important certifying bodies.

As you begin the application process, I would like to explain a critical but not well understood aspect of CBNC’s Certification Program. The program consists of two components: 1) Determination of Eligibility, and 2) the Examination. Both elements are equally essential and both are approached with a level of seriousness some applicants have found unexpected. In determining the eligibility of an applicant, staff is required to obtain the appropriate documents and to ask for clarification or obtain additional material if warranted. The same dedication to excellence of the exam itself is devoted to assuring the eligibility of each candidate. Together, the two components of the program construct a credential of recognized value and importance.

We acknowledge that obtaining certification in nuclear cardiology involves time and money. We are glad you agree that the resulting value to you and to our field is worth the effort.

Robert J. Gropler, MD
CBNC President