Family Medicine
Mary Jo Welker, MD >
“Something like Maintenance of Certification needed to happen so that we can show we are in fact doing the right things for our patients according to the guidelines and standards of care set by the profession.”

Internal Medicine
Kim L. Isaacs, MD, PhD >
“Maintenance of Certification, to me, is more than a test. I think of it as ongoing continuing medical education.”

Amin Kaymar, MD, FASN >
“Maintenance of Certification is absolutely essential; it is neither difficult nor terribly time-consuming, and ultimately improves your practice.”

Marcos Montagnini, MD, FACP >
“While Maintenance of Certification is a time-intensive process and does require dedication – particularly in the time needed to prepare for the exam – it is very worthwhile and has really helped my practice.”

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Jeffery S. Johns, MD >
“Maintenance of Certification is a train that is moving in the right direction, and it is time for everyone to get on board.”

Plastic Surgery
Keith E. Brandt, MD >
“It’s absolutely critical that the specialty boards continue to evolve Maintenance of Certification because the specialists understand the uniqueness of their area of medicine. It should not fall into anyone else’s hands.”

Donald H. Lalonde, MD >
“Look at the good things that are coming out of Maintenance of Certification. It’s a chance to assess your performance, improve your practice and to feel good about the fact that what you are doing is up to speed and best for your patients.”

Radiology
Eric A. Brandser, MD >
“The Maintenance of Certification process acknowledges that I keep looking and I keep striving to learn more and do better so that each year I’m a better radiologist than I was the year before.”

Rebecca M. Howell, PhD >
“To patients, board certification insures a certain level of quality by the people that are going to be overseeing their care. I personally view it as a gold standard in terms of education, training and continuing of education.”

Anita Mahajan, MD >
“Maintenance of Certification is an opportunity to show confidence in yourself and set an example for others.”

Thoracic Surgery
Neri Cohen, MD, PhD >
“Knowing that board certification is a living, ongoing process, and not a one-time exercise, will reassure patients that the quality oversight process is timely and continuous.”