The Ventnor Health Plan requires the physicians in its provider network to be board certified. Ventnor has received requests to become a part of the network from the following specialists: Cheryl Stovall, who is currently in the process of completing a residency in her field of specialization. Thomas Kalil, who has completed a residency in his field of specialization and has passed a qualifying examination in that field within two years of completing his residency. Roger Todd, who has completed a residency in his field of specialization but has not passed a qualifying examination in that field. Ventnor's requirement of board certification is met by:
A) Cheryl Stovall, Thomas Kalil, and Roger Todd.
B) Thomas Kalil and Roger Todd only.
C) Thomas Kalil only.
D) None of these individuals.

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The Ventnor Health Plan requires physicians in its provider network to be board certified. According to the scenario, Cheryl Stovall has not completed her residency, and Roger Todd has not passed a qualifying examination in his field. Therefore, neither of them is board-certified. Thomas Kalil has completed both his residency and a qualifying examination, so he meets the requirement for board certification. As a result, the only individual who meets the requirement for board certification in Ventnor's provider network is Thomas Kalil.

The Ventnor Health Plan Requires the Physicians in Its Provider