Specialty Program Evaluation

A survey conducted during the recent Specialty Program evaluation indicated that:

• approximately 20% of specialists indicated they receive a salary increase upon obtaining specialty certification

• over 50% of specialists indicated that their employers contributed toward their specialty certification examination fee

• 89% of specialists experienced pride and personal satification as a result of obtaining specialty certification

• 55% of specialists experienced increased peer recognition

• 65% of employers reported that their staff members’ attainment of specialty certification resulted in increased credibility of their department by other professionals