American Board of Medical Specialties

What is ABMS Board Certification?

Physicians who take the extra step to become board certified follow a recognized program based on the standards for specialty medicine.

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How does ABMS Support Physicians?

We offer many programs and engage in a number of initiatives to advance board certification and support physicians throughout their careers.

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Is Your Physician Board Certified?

Patients visit Certification Matters to check their physician’s certification.
ABMS Solutions assists professional credentialers and organizations.

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Specialty and Subspecialty Certificates

Review a list of the specialties and subspecialties in which the ABMS boards can offer certification, and download the free ABMS Guide to Medical Specialties.

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ABMS Continuing Certification Directory

Physicians can connect with practice-relevant activities for continuing certification. CME providers are invited to share their activities to include in directory.

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ABMS Portfolio Program

Recognizing physicians’ quality and safety improvement work for continuing certification. Health care groups are invited to be program sponsors to support this work.

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