A Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) is a way for PAs to show their dedication to their specialty. There are 7 CAQs: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Nephrology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry.
Learn more about CAQs and eligibility requirements on the NCCPA website. (https://www.nccpa.net/specialty-caqs)