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About

Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation® (RPVI®)

Cardiovascular Health

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.

Apply

Use your online account to apply, upload documents, and pay for the exam.

Agreements

Read and acknowledge all relevant agreements.

Prepare

Review topics and study guides.

Take the Exam

Sit for your chosen exam.

Why Choose RPVI

RPVI validates physicians’ advanced expertise in interpreting vascular ultrasound studies.

The RPVI Certification requires the PVI exam

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.