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Certification Matters.
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a not-for-profit organization, assists 24 approved medical specialty boards in the development and use of standards in the ongoing evaluation and certification of physicians. ABMS, recognized as the “gold standard” in physician certification, believes higher standards for physicians means better care for patients.

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Certification isn't a hurdle. It's a commitment and an opportunity. Diplomates: update your info and engage with Maintenance of Certification (MOC).

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ABMS 2012-2013 Review Now Available

Read about the most recent progress made by ABMS and its 24 Member Boards to foster ongoing improvements in the Board Certification and ABMS Maintenance of Certification processes.

Standards for the ABMS Program for MOC (1/15/14)

Thank you to the hundreds of contributors that participated in the development and/or the public comment period supporting the new Standards for the ABMS Program for MOC. The document was approved by the ABMS Board of Directors on January 15, 2014.