Eligibility Criteria - Licensed Pharmacist

1. Certification in a recognized board (e.g., Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties [worth 50 points]) or advanced licensure recognized by the state OR other appropriate certificate programs (worth 10-50 points)

Documentation: Copy of certificates

Points: 50 points

2. Relevant accredited postgraduate training of at least 1 year (if not accounted for in basic requirements) OR higher education level (Post Baccalaureate, PharmD)

Documentation: Copy of certificates

Points: 50 points

3. Relevant academic practice and faculty appointment at a recognized institution (i.e., relevant to lipid practice)

Documentation: Letter from Department Chair or Division Chief at the recognized academic institution(s) confirming appointment(s) and explaining relevance to lipid management.

Points: 50 points

4. Clinical research and/or scholarly publications in the management of lipid disorders

Documentation: Please list and highlight all relevant scholarly, peer-reviewed publications in a WORD document or on your CV.

Points: 10 points per publication (up to 50 points)

5. Balance of points not obtained in 1-4, must be earned through lipid focused continuing education credit obtained within the previous five calendar years.

Documentation: Complete the ACCL CE/CME Credit Tracking Form and attach copies of certificates of attendance for the CE activities that you submit for points. The titles of the activities must be clearly identified. The Credentialing Committee will make the final determination on point assignments.

Points: 2 points per credit hour earned.