Motivators and barriers to pursuing board certification: Survey results and future directions.

Despite strong interest in board certification, many individuals either do not initiate the process or begin but do not complete it. There also remains a lack of clarity regarding requirements and the process. The ABRP has implemented initiatives to address these concerns, including outlining alternative pathways, clarifying candidacy requirements, transitioning mentorship to the Academy of Rehabilitation Psychology, implementing educational outreach programs, providing individualized encouragement to candidates, increasing awareness of scholarship opportunities, and promoting nontraditional pathways to board certification. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).