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Certification Matters.
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a not-for-profit organization, assists 24 approved medical specialty boards in the development and use of standards in the ongoing evaluation and certification of physicians. ABMS, recognized as the "gold standard" in physician certification, believes higher standards for physicians means better care for patients.

Is your doctor board certified? Find out why it's important by checking out our NEW Public Service Announcement airing on public televion nationwide.

Certification isn't a hurdle. It's a commitment and an opportunity. Diplomates: update your info and engage with Maintenance of Certification (MOC).

Looking for solutions to help you verify a physician's board certification (and do your job) more efficiently? The answers are here.