When and for how long am I considered “board eligible”?

When and for how long am I considered “board eligible”?

Board eligibility begins at the successful conclusion of dermatology residency training and concludes 5 years later, or upon successful completion of certification requirements, whichever is earlier.  After the 5-year eligibility period, a dermatologist may not claim to be “board eligible” unless the ABD determines that the physician has been prevented from taking the exams within the applicable five-year period by military deployment or personal catastrophic illness.