American Board of Medical Specialties Announces New Standards for Continuing Certification
ABMS Board of Directors approved new Standards for Continuing Certification at its October meeting, culminating...
ABMS Announces New Board of Directors for 2019-2020
Four New Members Elected at June Board Meeting…
Why I Chose to Serve on the ABMS Stakeholder Council
Recently I sat down for brunch with a bunch of friends who happened to be physicians. We resembled a bad joke: a pediatrician, an emergency room doc, an allergist, and an internist walk into a restaurant…
ABPMR to Implement Longitudinal Assessment, Replacing 10-year MOC Exam
ABPMR recently announced that it will implement longitudinal assessment using the innovative technology platform known as CertLink® in 2020 to replace its 10-year, secure MOC Examination…
Longitudinal Assessment Balances Learning and Assessment
After extensive pilot testing, some ABMS Member Boards have transitioned from their traditional examinations to longitudinal assessment options with more Boards to follow…
ABMS Sends Letter to Hospital CMOs
On June 5, 2019, ABMS Board Chair Barry S. Smith, MD, and ABMS President and CEO Richard E. Hawkins, MD, wrote a letter to chief medical officers and executive leaders at hospitals and health systems throughout the country. The letter communicated the ABMS policy on the appropriate use of board certification in privileging and credentialing decisions by hospitals, and invited hospitals and physician leaders to engage in a conversation about new approaches to assessment that are transforming continuing board certification.
Achieving the Vision Update – May 2019
ABMS has named the members of the Continuing Board Certification: Achieving the Vision Oversight Committee to lead the implementation of the Commission recommendations …
Visiting Scholar Validates Online Tool to Assess Diagnostic Performance
Physicians strive for diagnostic acumen. It is a fundamental skill in the practice of medicine. In today’s world of medical education, however, much of diagnostic performance is inferred, rather than measured …
Patient-driven Data Can Improve Care
Patient-driven data can be used to improve care from both the patients’ and providers’ perspective, according to the speakers presenting at ABMS’ recent portfolio-based assessment webinar …
ABMS Appoints Carrie Radabaugh, MPP, Vice President, Governance and Board Relations
Ms. Radabaugh will provide leadership and direction for the engagement and convening of the ABMS Board of Directors, Board Committees, and Member Boards …
ABMS Recognizes the Enormous Contributions of Board Certified Physicians on National Doctor’s Day
ABMS and its 24 Member Boards join the healthcare community and patients from across the country in celebrating the enormous dedication, passion, and commitment its Board Certified physicians contribute to our nation’s health…