Governance of ABPS

ABPS Board of Directors (2023-2024)

Executive Committee
Arthur Cooper, MD, MS, FACS, FAADM, President
Sarah E. Gilbert, MD, FAAEP, President-Elect
Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, Vice President
Leslie Mukau, MD, FAAEP, FACEP, Secretary/Treasurer
Jeff Morris, JD, Chief Executive Officer (Non-Voting)

Board of Directors
Lingappa S. Amernath, MD, FAAEP, Certification Council Chair
TBD, AAPS Education Committee Chair
Karyn J. Condie, MD, MPH, PhD, FAAFP, FAWM, Member
Lance Luria, MD, FACP, Member
Jeffrey B. Stricker, DO, MBA, FAASD, Member
Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, Strategic Planning Chair (Non-Voting)
Lewis W. Marshall, Jr, MD, JD, FAAEP, FAADM, Basic Documents Chair (Non-Voting)
Eric Fontana, Comptroller (Non-Voting)

Boards of Certification

American Board of Administrative Medicine (ABAM)
Board of Certification in Anesthesiology (BCA)
Board of Certification in Dermatology (BCD)
American Board of Disaster Medicine (ABODM)
Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine (BCEM)
Board of Certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics (BCFMO)
Board of Certification in Family Medicine (BCFM)
Board of Certification in Internal Medicine (BCIM)
American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM)
Board of Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (BCOS)
Board of Certification in Radiology (BCR)
Transition Board

All proposals by specialty boards regarding organization, structure, and certification standards are first reviewed by the Certification Council and then forwarded to the ABPS Board of Directors for final approval.

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Patient Care Is Our Priority

Medical organizations throughout North America understand that our rigorous certification standards prove that ABPS Diplomates are capable of delivering the best patient care possible.

The American Board of Physician Specialties has provided me with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of internal medicine through board certification. As a hospitalist, board certification is an expected credential, and hospitals recognize the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) as one of the three standard credentialling bodies for Internal Medicine. Additionally, the ABPS has helped me develop leadership skills as a Board member and Committee Chairperson. ABPS has also helped me sharpen critical thinking skills as a test question developer and reviewer. The Allopathic (MD) and Osteopathic (DO) physicians in the ABPS are lifelong learners and frequently pursue multiple board certifications. I enjoy the camaraderie of my peers in ABPS.

Loren Jay Chassels, DO

Internal Medicine

When I think historically, advancement in medicine and patient safety and care has been driven by the diversity of people and scientific thought. That’s what I found at the ABPS and more. For over 60 years that is just who we are. I found a physician certifying body that provides a choice and voice to all physicians ensuring that patients are always placed first.

Jerry Allison, MD

Emergency Medicine

When I decided to pursue a full time role as a physician executive it was important to me to obtain additional professional training, education and work experience. Board certification through the ABPS in Administrative Medicine is validation of my efforts and a demonstration of dedication to professional development. We need more physicians to become full time health care executives, knowing there is a board certification option in Administrative Medicine encourages physicians to take the leap from full time clinical practice to healthcare organizational leadership.

Richard Paula, MD

Administrative Medicine

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