Initial IP Board Certification 

Application for graduates from an accredited IP Fellowship Program
Exam Dates: December 6-13, 2025 
Deadline to Apply: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Application Fee: $1900

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Introduction

The purpose of this document is to assist in the application process for board certification for the subspecialty of Interventional Pulmonology (IP).  This process is being overseen by the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP).

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Eligibility

Track: Accredited IP Fellowship Training
  1. Applicants applying for the Initial IP Board Certification must have successfully completed an IP fellowship training from an “accredited” IP fellowship program.
  2. Applicants who graduated from a “non-accredited” IP fellowship program are still eligible to apply for the Initial IP Board Certification if:
    1. The IP fellowship program was accredited at the time of their fellowship match day and the date of graduation is no later than 6/30/2025
    2. The IP fellowship program gained accreditation after the applicant has started their fellowship training and before their graduation
  3. Applicants who graduated from IP fellowship programs on “probation” at the time of their training are still eligible to apply for the Initial IP Board Certification.
  4. Applicants are expected to take the Initial IP Board Certification exam within 7 years of completing their IP fellowship training.
  5. Application must be accompanied by an attestation letter with the IP Fellowship Program Director’s endorsement for eligibility and a copy of IP fellowship training certificate.
  6. Procedure logs are NOT required.
NOTES:
  • IP fellowship accreditation committee is a joint responsibility of the AABIP and AIPPD.
  • The recognized IP Fellowship “Accreditation” are: ACGME accreditation and AABIP-AIPPD accreditation.
  • No credit will be granted toward certification for training that is not recognized by the AABIP.
  • The AABIP reserves the right to audit any applications. The AABIP expressly reserves the right to amend the eligibility criteria
  • The AABIP specifically reserves the right to revoke or suspend any certificate obtained by fraud, any material misrepresentation in the application, for failure to maintain an active and unrestricted license to practice medicine, etc.
Date of amended version: 04/03/2025
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General Information – 2025 Testing Cycle

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Exam Dates: December 6-13, 2025

Application Fee: $1900.00

Testing Location: Exams conducted at Meazure Learning testing centers (learn more about testing centers)

Scheduling Exam: Approved applicants will receive an email from Meazure Learning in late October–early November with instructions to schedule their exam date, time, and location.

It is important for applicants to note that, in the United States, each State Medical Board has different policies and guidelines for physician advertising regarding specialty board certification. The AABIP recommends that applicants contact their State Medical Board for more information.
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Application and Required Documents – 2025 Testing Cycle

Application and Exam Fee: $1900

Deadline to apply: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Required Documents (to be uploaded with your application)
  1. Credentials:
    1. Medical School Diploma
    2. General Pulmonary Board Certification
    3. Valid State Medical License
  2. IP Fellowship Certificate of Training
  3. Attestation letter from IP Fellowship Program Director
  4. Curriculum vitae
SUBMIT APPLICATION

For 2nd and 3rd attempt applicants: Please email [email protected] for instructions and retake fee details.

Application Review Process

The qualifications for each individual applicant will be reviewed by the Board Eligibility Application Review Committee (BEARC) of the AABIP.
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Notification of Eligibility

Once all credentialing materials are submitted, AABIP administrative staff will compile the applicant's file and forward it to the Board Eligibility Application Review Committee (BEARC). The committee will review the application within 3 weeks and either accept or reject the application. Any rejection will include written comments from the committee explaining the decision.

If accepted, applicants will be notified by [email protected] of their eligibility to sit for the examination. Eligibility is valid for two years. Applicants who do not take the exam within this period must reapply, meet all current eligibility requirements, and pay the full application fee again.

After the application window closes, the BEARC will compile the list of eligible applicants. Applicants will then receive an email from Meazure Learning in late October–early November with instructions for exam scheduling and logistics.
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Refund Policy

All documentation must be received prior to the application submission deadline of 10/5/2025 @ 11:59 pm EST.  Failure to provide all documentation will lead to forfeiture of the application fee.  If the applicant chooses to withdraw from consideration he/she will have 1 week from the date of initial application for a full refund (This is the CANCELLATION DEADLINE), after which a penalty of $150 will be kept for administrative costs. If the withdrawal is requested before the application is marked as complete, the penalty of $150 will apply.  If the withdrawal is requested after the application is marked as complete, refunds will be processed as per the policy outlined below or the applicant may choose to apply the full amount towards the next year’s application plus any additional costs if applicable. (See refund policy below.)
  • 85% of the exam fee will be refunded if cancellation is received on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the application completion deadline, i.e. 10/5/2025 @ 11:59pm.
  • 50% of the exam fee will be refunded when cancellation is received between 12:00 midnight Eastern Time on the day after the application completion deadline and 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the day prior to the exam.
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Rejection and Appeal

If the application is rejected the notification will come by email and standard certified mail, signed by the current Chair of the Board Eligibility Application Review Committee (BEARC). If the application is rejected, the individual will have the opportunity for an appeal. The appeal must be initiated within 2 weeks of the official rejection notification.  Appeals should be submitted to the AABIP via email to [email protected] in the form of a formal letter stating the reasons for appeal. Chair of the BEARC will then review the appeal request, eligibility of the appeal and entire application. If the application is rejected again, the Chair of the BEARC will present this application to the entire Board of Directors. The AABIP Board of Directors then votes anonymously and majority opinion determines the final status regarding the appeal. If the BOD decision is to confirm rejection of the application, the final notification will be sent to the applicant by email as well as a formal letter from the AABIP, signed by the current President. The applicant will, however, have the opportunity to reapply for future examinations based on the applicable criteria at that time.

Questions?

For questions about the application or eligibility, please contact: [email protected] 
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UPDATED: 8/19/2025