Specialty Guidance

This guidance document is designed to help guide organizations in their decision as to whether to petition to become a recognized specialty. The resource is divided into three parts:

Frequently Asked Questions: Specialty Guidance

Specialty FAQs

A series of frequently asked questions about recognizing a specialty to help your organization consider whether your proposed specialty is consistent with the definition of specialty.
Using the Definition of Specialty: Specialty Guidance

Using the Definition of Specialty

Use of the definition of specialty to help potential petitioners consider whether the proposed specialty is consistent with the CRSSPP definition of specialty.
Responses to Specialty Criteria: Specialty Guidance

Responses to Specialty Criteria

Guidance regarding preparation of responses to Specialty Criteria (Criterion I–XII).