ABMS Programs and Services

ABMS, in partnership with its Member Boards, advances quality care through a variety of programs and services. We are always evolving and advancing the board certification program to keep physicians and medical specialists (also known as diplomates) practicing at the forefront of medicine. We invite others to work with us in connecting diplomates with discipline-specific learning modules, patient safety programs, quality improvement activities, and other educational and practice-based initiatives to support their professional development.

The programs include:

• ABMS^® AssessLink^® offers end-to-end test development services, including longitudinal assessment powered by CertLink®, to create assessment solutions for certification, learning, and professional development that upholds the standards of any profession.
• ABMS Continuing Certification Directory™ connects board certified physicians and medical specialists to practice-relevant, accredited continuing medical certification activities for continuing certification.
• ABMS Continuing Certification Reference Center is an online, searchable resource that highlights literature relevant to ABMS Member Board certification and continuous certification.
• ABMS Portfolio Program™ adds value to an organization’s quality and safety improvement priorities by helping physicians receive continuing certification credit for the quality improvement work they are already doing.
• ABMS Research and Education Foundation (REF) promotes excellence in health care through a focus on research. It offers grants for independent research into the process of achieving and maintaining physician board certification.
• ABMS Visiting Scholars Program™ offers research grants to early-career physicians and research professionals. It facilitates their leadership development through engagement with ABMS and the broader certification community.