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ABMS Conference 2026 is the premier health care conference on board certification.

Choose from two plenary presentations, 40 breakout sessions, one Sponsor Spotlight, four Exhibitor Showcases, and a poster session featuring 40 posters. Reserve your spot today!

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ABMS publishes review of board certification data

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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National Defense Authorization Act Recognizes ABMS Member Boards in New Legislation Defining Physician Certification Organizations

Act Establishes Standards for Recognition of Physician Certifying Bodies

ABMS Member Boards designated by the Defense Health Agency as physician certifying organizations, naming the 24 ABMS Member Boards as organizations that meet the newly approved criteria.

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ABMS Member Boards Prepare for CBME Implementation 

September 01, 2026

As Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) – an outcomes-oriented approach to graduate medical education (GME) and assessment – extends across the medical specialties, American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Member...

CBME Making its Way Across the Specialties

September 01, 2026

While some medical specialties will be incorporating Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) into initial certification decisions for their residents and fellows in the next couple...