COCERT Invites Comments
The ABMS Committee on Certification (COCERT) is charged with the review and evaluation of ABMS Member Boards’ requests for new specialty certificates, subspecialty certificates, and focused practice designations.
The Public Comment process was designed by ABMS as a fixed, multi-stage process for establishing a new specialty or subspecialty certification, or focused practice designation. This thoughtful and rigorous process involves obtaining input from internal and external stakeholders, public comment, consideration by COCERT, and action by the ABMS Board of Directors.
COCERT welcomes comments from all interested parties on the following requests by ABMS Member Boards.
Posted comments will be shared with COCERT and the requesting Member Board(s) to allow them an opportunity to respond. Additionally, comments may be shared with other stakeholders and ABMS organizational units such as committees and work groups as appropriate.
Individuals interested in learning more about the specific requests for certificates or designations may contact the respective ABMS Member Board.
Public Comment Option
COCERT will discuss and formally consider this request during its November 4, 2024 meeting. An opportunity will also be provided during the meeting for stakeholders to provide a brief oral comment during an Open Forum. The ABMS Board of Directors will potentially vote on this request during its February 24–26, 2025 meeting.
- The American Board of Emergency Medicine is requesting to issue a Focused Practice Designation in Emergency Behavioral Health
- Application Document[PDF]
COCERT will provide a virtual forum for public comment at its meeting on Monday, November 4, 2024, to discuss the request posted above. To indicate your interest in participating in the virtual forum, please complete a brief form by Friday, October 25, 2024.
Notification of Future Comment Periods
- There are currently no new requests under consideration by COCERT.
ABMS will continue to announce upcoming requests and comment periods via email to interested parties. To be added to this list, please subscribe to the COCERT announcements list.
Questions
If you have questions related to COCERT, please contact CSP@abms.org.
