Board Eligible

board eligible,

denoting a physician who has completed all of the requirements for admission to a medical specialty board.

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Board Eligible

Referring to a North American physician who has completed the minimum—4–8 yeas—of post-medical school residency training, and is eligible to sit for an examination—the ‘boards’—which tests theoretical knowledge in the area of specialization

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board eligible,

adj the status of a dental specialist whose educational qualifications have been verified by acceptance of an application for certification by the recognized certifying board. Board eligibility depends on advanced education in the specialty and timely progress toward completion of the certification procedure. Regular renewal is required to maintain eligibility until the examination is completed.