Advancing the gold standard in physician certification
APCA supports physicians and advanced care providers in their enduring commitment to exceptional practice and patient care.
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APCA is an Inteleos member community. Together, we’re able to offer a single resource hub, streamlined certification management, and a unified global community of practice.
Our vision
The Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement™ (APCA™) creates global standards of physician excellence in patient care.
APCA exists to support continual learning, professional growth, and certification that helps physicians and advanced care providers deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
18,000+ physicians
and advanced care practitioners welcomed into APCA.
339,000 patients
cared for daily by APCA Certificants
11 distinct certifications
demonstrate focused clinical expertise
18,000+ physicians
and advanced care practitioners welcomed into APCA.
339,000 patients
cared for daily by APCA Certificants
11 distinct certifications
demonstrate focused clinical expertise
Committed to advancing physician excellence
Certification through APCA reaches beyond exams—it’s a commitment to continual learning, clinical confidence, and elevating patient care.
Commitment to continual learning
APCA supports certification as part of an ongoing commitment to growth, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
Confidence in high-stakes practice
APCA certifications validate knowledge and judgment in advanced imaging and clinical expertise, supporting the highest level of patient care.
An advanced care community
Created to serve physicians and advanced care providers, APCA offers certifications, resources, and support built around the realities of clinical practice.
Commitment to continual learning
APCA supports certification as part of an ongoing commitment to growth, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
Confidence in high-stakes practice
APCA certifications validate knowledge and judgment in advanced imaging and clinical expertise, supporting the highest level of patient care.
An advanced care community
Created to serve physicians and advanced care providers, APCA offers certifications, resources, and support built around the realities of clinical practice.
Certification
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Certification
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APCA awards physician-only and advanced care provider certifications including ABVM, CBCCT, CBNC, CBCMR, RPVI, RPVI-China, RMSK, and the Latin American Ultrasound Certificate Program.
Yes. APCA and ARDMS are companion councils: many physicians and advanced care providers find value in holding certifications across distinct specialties
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Inteleos governs and manages the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®), the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement™ (APCA™), and the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certification Academy™. The Inteleos Foundation oversees the philanthropic work for the organization.
Share your expertise
Share your expertise
How do you uphold the standard in physician certification? Go to the clinicians who live it.
Volunteer subject matter experts help develop high-quality exam content and support the future of certification. Shape what comes next for physician excellence.
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Take the next step in your certification journey.
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Take the next step in your certification journey.