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The Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) credential, developed in response to requests from physicians in the vascular surgery and in vascular medicine communities, documents the highest standard in vascular ultrasound interpretation. To be eligible for a RPVI credential, you must first meet specific educational and professional experience requirements. You must then pass the Physicians' Vascular Interpretation (PVI) examination, which is four hours long and contains 200 multiple-choice questions.

How the RPVI and RVT Credentials Differ:

The RPVI credential, offered exclusively to physicians, validates the clinical expertise fundamental to vascular sonography interpretation, and recognizes the skills and knowledge required for making consistent and reliable diagnoses in vascular disease. The RPVI credential meets the physician training and experience criteria for the ICAVL accreditation process. The Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential assesses the competency needed to perform a vascular sonography scan.

Review the PVI Content Outline

Take the PVI Practice Examination

View the RPVI How to Apply Guide

Request the RPVI How to Apply Guide

Application Virtual Table of Contents

View the prerequisites for the PVI examination

Apply for the PVI Examination

View PVI Sample Letters

View the PVI Application Checklist

Schedule the PVI Examination