Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation® (RPVI®)
Administered by APCA
Road to Certification
Earning RPVI® certification is a multi-step process.
Prerequisites
RPVI® certification requires applicants to be licensed, practicing physicians. See how your educational and professional experience aligns.
Why Choose RPVI
RPVI validates physicians’ advanced expertise in interpreting vascular ultrasound studies.
The RPVI Certification requires the PVI exam
Physicians’ Vascular Interpretation
The PVI exam tests your knowledge of the vascular system.
SPI Required?
Price
$725 USD
Application Window
Year-Round
Examination Window
Within 90 days of application approval
Be recognized with RPVI®
- RPVI stands out as the only certification explicitly focused on vascular imaging interpretation across vascular surgery, vascular medicine, cardiology, and radiology.
- Hospitals and labs around the world recognize RPVI: it is the only credential accepted by the Vascular Surgery Board of the American Board of Surgery.
- Strengthen your collaboration with vascular technologists and noninvasive labs with pathways that serve cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventionalists.
Project your expertise
RPVI-certified professionals are trusted by patients, employers, and referring physicians alike.
Advance your career
RPVI certification opens doors to new professional opportunities.
Invest in yourself
Demonstrate your capabilities — RPVI certification indicates that you are among the top of your field.