ABPS Is a Credible Choice in Physician Board Certification
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), ABPS is a nationally recognized, multi-specialty certifying body that offers board certification to both allopathic and osteopathic physicians in a range of specialties. Certification through the ABPS is a rigorous process, requiring candidates to satisfy several eligibility requirements and pass a comprehensive certification exam. Once certified, physicians must complete several hours of continuing medical education annually. Is it any wonder that only the most dedicated physicians earn ABPS board certification?
Currently, many ABPS Diplomates practice their specialty at some of the nation’s most trusted institutions, and ABPS physicians can be found in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
At the ABPS, we submit these facts as ample proof that we are a leading choice in physician board certification. Major federal agencies agree. The U.S. Department of Labor, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Veterans’ Health Administration, and the United States Armed Forces under the GI Bill, all recognize ABPS certification. So have many state medical boards, such as Florida’s, which recognize the ABPS as a board that meets the higher standards of certification they require.
ABPS Certification Meets the Most Rigorous Industry Standards
If you are a physician researching board certification options, you’ve probably heard a lot about the ABMS and the AOA. In comparing them to the ABPS, you should know that an objective third party, Castle Worldwide, conducted a thorough assessment of our rigorous standards and found that they were equivalent to those set by ABMS and AOA. In short, this means that ABPS examinations, procedures, and protocols not only meet the highest standards possible, but are clinically, psychometrically, and legally defensible.
The Advantages of ABPS Certification for Physicians and Patients
Established in 1960, the ABPS has seen board certification grow in importance as the medical industry becomes increasingly competitive. For physicians, achieving certification validates their exceptional expertise, positioning them as leaders within their specialties. For hospitals and healthcare facilities, it’s a way to verify a physician’s qualifications and identifying top candidates for career opportunities. ABPS certification offers several other benefits:
- It reassures patients that a certified physician possesses the necessary skills to provide advanced medical care.
- It earns physicians recognition and respect from their peers in the medical community.
- It encourages continuous learning and development within medical specialties.
- It enables physicians to play a pivotal role in advocating for enhanced patient care.
Ultimately, board certification is more than just a professional achievement; it is an essential component in the advancement of healthcare standards and improved patient outcomes.
Eligibility Requirements of the ABPS
The ABPS has maintained that board certification should be reserved for physicians who can demonstrate an exceptional level of expertise in their specialty. That’s why we maintain stringent eligibility requirements. These requirements differ from specialty to specialty, but all ABPS Member Boards share certain requirements, including:
- Being in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the ABPS, being known in the community as an ethical member of the profession, and being an active practitioner in the specialty for which you’re seeking certification
- Having graduated from a recognized U.S., Canadian, or international allopathic or osteopathic college of medicine. International graduates must also hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
- Holding a valid and unrestricted license(s) to practice medicine in the United States, U.S. territories, or Canada.
If you would like to learn more, contact the ABPS today. We would be happy to give you information about our mission, our various specialty boards, and their specific eligibility requirements.