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$300k in Grants Available from ABMS Research and Education Foundation

The ABMS REF seeks grant proposals on original research that provides insight into the process of achieving and maintaining the standards for medical specialty certification. Sign up for an informational webinar on December 4.

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Research Supports the Value of Certification

Substantial evidence demonstrates the positive association between ABMS Member Board certification and patient safety, health care costs, disciplinary actions, and clinical outcomes. Recent examples include A Narrative Review of the Development and Outcomes of ABMS Member Board Continuing Certification Programs.

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Why Standards Matter

As medicine becomes politicized, trust in our physicians matters more than ever.

High professional standards help them earn it.

Tara Montgomery, a former public member on the ABMS Board of Directors, writes about the value of standards.

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A Catalyst for Physician QI/PI Engagement

Learn how the ABMS Portfolio Program is a catalyst for physician QI/PI engagement and helps physicians earn continuing certification credits.

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Research Fosters Better Patient Care

July 29, 2024

When American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Member Boards evaluate their board’s certification programs to ensure they accurately measure physician...

Member Boards Advance Research Agenda

July 29, 2024

You’ve seen the headlines: Continuing certification is linked to better patient care. Board certified physicians are less likely to face...