Job availability if not board certified

[bri2015]

Hi
If I plan to not pursue pulmonary boards prior to graduating fellowship, am I still eligible for PCCM jobs?

 

[Hernandez]

Being Board eligible will get you interviews, but many jobs are contingent on Being board certified. Are you delaying taking boards or just not going to take?

 

[bri2015]

Being Board eligible will get you interviews, but many jobs are contingent on Being board certified. Are you delaying taking boards or just not going to take?

Just delaying by 1 year. But wasnt sure if being board certified in at least pulmonary would be a requirement

 

[Hernandez]

Shouldn’t be a huge issue, just be prepared to answer why you delayed.

 

[gutonc]

Can't comment on Pulm specifically, but most contracts have a BC timeline typically of 3-5 years after finishing fellowship. No real need to jump on all the boards immediately, as long as you have a plan.