ABAM Certification Distinguishes Physician Leaders

The American Board of Administrative Medicine® (ABAM) was established by the American Board of Physician Specialties® to recognize physician leaders with extensive expertise in both medicine and the business side of healthcare. Over the years, Board Certification has become the most highly recognizable and trusted indicator of a physician’s expertise in their chosen field, and ABAM Diplomates can represent themselves to their peers and the public as physician leaders in the medical industry.

Judy L. Smith, MD, MS, CPE, FACS, is a leading voice within the ABAM and explains that “being a Diplomate of the American Board of Administrative Medicine really will take the physician leader to the next level and will demonstrate to peers that you’re committed toward leadership, management, and that you’ve undergone the rigorous training and testing that is required to achieve excellence.” By standardizing the core concepts that define Administrative Medicine and developing a rigorous, psychometrically validated examination process, the ABAM has developed a process that ensures that our physician Diplomates are among the most highly qualified physician leaders in North America.

Furthermore, as Christopher Kodama, MD, MBA, explains, “Administrative Medicine Diplomates (are) able to demonstrate validity and credibility in their skills and abilities by achieving an important and rigorous process of board certification.” As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, there are more leadership opportunities than ever before. Physicians who have extensive expertise in healthcare management, business administration, and similar fields are highly sought after in hospitals and healthcare organizations of all sizes.

ABAM Diplomates are part of a like-minded community of physician leaders who work together to share best practices, pass along career opportunities, and continue to improve the efficiency and quality of patient care in the healthcare industry.

If you are a highly motivated physician with extensive experience in both business and medicine, contact the ABAM to learn more about our Board Certification process. Full eligibility requirements can be found here. The ABPS is the official certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc.®

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

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
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