In a message dated 8/28/2003 10:10:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

> This is the only profession I know of that has to
> endure the exam every 10 years.
Don't know about other specialties, but Pediatricians have to be recertified by exam every 7 years (for approximately $800 exam fee).
Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Attending Neonatologist,
Children's Hospital & Health Center, and
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services

Division of Neonatology
Children's Specialists of San Diego
3020 Children's Way, MC # 5008
San Diego, CA  92107  USA

Phone: 858-541-4180
Fax: 858-541-4135
Pager: 858-493-0198

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