In a recent letter issued by the ABPN, it remains clear that combined applicants and graduates will continue to enjoy all of the benefits of dual-board certification afforded to their single boarded colleagues. While they note that new combined program development is on hold, this is true for all 18 combined specialties, not just those involving psychiatry.
Importantly, the letter notes that no combined graduates have been denied state licensure or reimbursement for services to date and that the ABPN continues to not only support existing combined programs, but also to advocate for graduates alongside their traditional colleagues.
The FULL LETTER and be found here...