Certification Application Form

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REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION IN CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

MEMBERSHIP

Full and Student Members of the Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (CSCC) are eligible to apply to sit the Certification examination of the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (CACB). Student members must have attained Full member status in order to be awarded certification.

EXAMINATION

Candidates judged eligible to sit the certification examinations will be required to pass comprehensive written and oral examinations.

EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Candidates shall have educational qualifications in chemistry of the biological sciences equivalent to the requirements for the PhD or DSc degree, or shall have earned a PhD, DSc, MD or equivalent degree from a university belonging to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, from a Canadian school of medicine, or from any other institution which in the opinion of the CACB has an acceptable educational standard.
Candidates shall also be a graduate from a CACB-accredited Postdoctoral Program in Clinical Chemistry / Biochemistry with two years training and a minimum of six months job experience in a clinical laboratory maintaining a standard in Clinical Biochemistry acceptable to the CACB.
Candidates who possess a Specialist Certificate in Clinical Biochemistry issued by the Ordre des Chimistes du Quebec (OCQ) since 2000 are exempt from the Certification written and oral examinations.

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS

Written examinations

Candidates from a CACB-accredited Postdoctoral Program in Clinical Chemistry / Biochemistry may be deemed eligible to sit the written portion of the examination after completion of their training programs. Candidates who are unsuccessful in the written part of the examination may write again within two years without formal reapplication.

In the case that the postdoctoral program is three years in length, the candidate may be eligible to sit the certification examination after two years, provided they have completed the core chemistry course work as deemed by the Credentials Committee.

Oral examinations

Candidates who fail the written examination will not be allowed to sit the oral examination.

The oral examination must be taken within two years of the written examination. Candidates who are unsuccessful in the oral examination may repeat the examination within two years without formal reapplication. The oral examination is administered once per year. If the candidate fails the oral exam, re-examination one year later is permitted without formal reapplication.

Withdrawal

Candidates may withdraw from an exam for personal or family emergencies such as serious medical illness or death of a family member. The consequence for an unjustified withdrawal is a failure in the missed exam.

REAPPLICATION

Candidates who are unsuccessful after two attempts at either the written or oral examination must reapply as a new candidate under the rules and guidelines for certification in effect at the time of reapplication. The candidate must include a written request to the Credentials Committee with a detailed description of how the applicant has received additional documented training and resources used to obtain such training. The acceptance of the reapplication for certification rests solely with the Board of Directors of CACB. After review of the complete reapplication file, the Boards’ decision is final.

Instructions for Submission of Applications for Certification in Clinical Biochemistry

GENERAL INFORMATION

Submit the online application form.
Upload CV, copies of all diplomas, certificates, and degrees and/or other supporting educational documents cited in this application.
The application fee is CDN $1950 & applicable provincial taxes. This amount is subject to change and covers the Application Fee ($300 + tax), the Written & Oral Exam Fees ($1500 + tax), and Certificate Printing fee ($150 + tax). The Application Fee is non-refundable, but the Examination and Certificate Fee may be returned if the CACB determines that the applicant is not eligible to sit the examination.
Deadline for receipt of applications and supporting documentation to sit the CACB written examination is June 15.

ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS

A photograph of the applicant, taken within the past year, must be submitted with the application. This is for identification verification during the exams.
The applicant must arrange to have 2 letters of reference, including one letter written by the program coordinator, sent directly to the CSCC Head Office (info@cscc-sccc.ca) by June 15. The content of the reference letters is required to contain:
- Readiness of the candidate to succeed in the exams
- Overall success during training program
- Ability to function as a Clinical Biochemist
- Aptitude to work under challenging and stressful situations
- Description of communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability for methodology development
- Other skills of interest in the field of Clinical Biochemistry.

NOTE: If the candidate is reapplying for Certification after two failed written exams, it is not necessary to include the Program Director as one of the two required reference letters.

Please note that all categories must be identified. If the referee is unable to comment on a particular item, it should be noted as “I cannot comment on this topic”.

SPECIFIC ITEMS (refer to Application Form)

1.1 to 1.4 – For all undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs, include institution location, inclusive dates, major and minor subjects, subjects of thesis research (if applicable), and names of academic faculty directing your research. Submit copies of degrees and diplomas received.
1.3 – Include details of any scientific courses taken which were not part of the medical curriculum.
3. – Under academic appointments, list any full or part-time positions held. Include a description of all teaching, research, or administrative responsibilities.
6. – Submit a complete list of your publications in peer reviewed journals. Include names of all co-authors, complete title of paper, name of journal, volume, inclusive pages, and year of publication.

Certification Application Form

Application For Certification In The Canadian Academy Of Clinical Biochemistry

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Initial Application

Reapplication*

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Type of Membership(Required)

1. Applicant Details

1.1 Name(Required)

First Last Initial

1.2 Email(Required)

1.3 Organization / Department

1.4 Professional Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province / State Postal Code / ZIP Country

1.5 Date Of Birth

1.6 Place Of Birth

1.7 Citizenship

1.8 Profile Photo - The profile photograph (a head and shoulders shot) is for ID purposes during the examinations. The photograph must have been taken within six months of submitting this application.

Max. file size: 120 MB.

2. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

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If you prefer, you can upload a CV instead of completing Section 2 (University Education) and Section 3 (Professional Experience), but please ensure that your CV includes all the information that is requested on this form.

2.1 Undergraduate Education(Required)

Institution and Location

Inclusive Dates

Name of Course and Program

Degree Received and Date

2.2 Graduate Education(Required)

Institution and Location

Inclusive Dates

Name of Course and Program

Degree Received and Date

2.3 Medical Education

Institution and Location

Inclusive Dates

Nature of any electives relevant to clinical chemistry / biochemistry

2.4 Postgraduate Education and/or Training(Required)

Institution and Location

Inclusive Dates

Nature of any electives relevant to clinical chemistry / biochemistry

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3. Professional Experience

3.1 Professional Experience Relevant To Clinical Chemistry

Inclusive Dates

Position/Title/Institution Name/Location

Nature of Duties and Responsibilities

Name of Supervisor

3.2 Academic Appointments

Inclusive Dates

Position/Title

Institution and Address

3.3. Membership In Professional Or Learned Scientific Societies

Organization

Membership Category Or Status

3.4 List Of Scientific Publications In Peer Reviewed Journals

4. References

4.1. Referees (Please arrange to have reference letters emailed directly to the CACB Head Office - info@cscc-sccc.ca)(Required)

Name

Email address

6. List Of Scientific Publications In Peer Reviewed Journals

7. Additional Information

Include any other relevant information such as specialized training, career objectives, membership on committees, advisory boards etc. For candidates who are reapplying for Certification after two failed written exams, a detailed description and documentation of additional training the applicant has received as well as resources used to obtain such training is required.

Supporting Documentation

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Max. file size: 40 MB.

I understand that Certification is subject to review, and that the Certificate remains the property of the Academy and may be withdrawn for nonpayment of fees, breach of ethics, change of field of work, or any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Academy, might impair the professional standards of the speciality of the clinical chemistry.

If Certified, I agree to remit, annually, the CACB membership fee which is part of the annual membership statement received from the CSCC, and to comply with the maintenance of competency program.

I understand that the Application Fee is non-refundable and that the Examination Fee will be returned only to candidates whom the Committee determines to be ineligible for examination.

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