Through our programs and partnerships, the Foundation is committed to the highest standards of professionalism and maintaining medical integrity, objectivity, and academic independence. We draw upon national and international intellectual resources to provide the highest value to the profession in accomplishing the following purposes:

• Identifying reliable, valid and cost-effective tools for assessing practice performance of physician specialists as part of certification and maintenance of certification by ABMS Member Boards
• Improving the capacity to measure, assess and evaluate the educational, scientific, clinical and professional qualifications of physicians engaged in the practice of medical specialties
• Focusing on the credibility of the standards established for specialists certified by ABMS Member Boards and the significance of emerging research findings for certification and maintenance of certification by ABMS Member Boards
• Conducting public and industry education programs on the importance of certification

We work with organizations that share a common interest in assuring patient care is of the highest quality and that medical services are available to everyone. Together, we are motivated to pursue excellence in how health care is delivered and how physicians are trained to learn and continue to grow in their professional knowledge. Some of the ways we work together include:

• Sponsored Research and Programs (Grants, Agreements)
• Fiduciary agent for collaborative programs & Program Services
• Contractor for research sponsored by the Foundation
• Grant recipient
• Joint education events, publications and sponsorships
• Other innovative approaches
• As a volunteer, panel member, subject matter expert