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2020 Call for Presentations
The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc., welcomes your proposals for presentations and posters for the 68th House of Delegates & Annual Scientific Meeting to be held June 26 - July 1, 2020, at Margaritaville Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL. The 2020 meeting will focus on New Approaches to Improve Patient Outcomes. Consider sharing your expertise on this timely and ...
Doctor, Are You Eligible for ABPS Board Certification?
If you are a physician who is considering board certification – congratulations. You’re on your way to a smart decision, one that can yield a slew of career advantages, not to mention the benefits it offers to both your employer and your patients. Here at the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS), where we offer board certification in a range ...
ABPS Celebrates Doctors’ Day 2019
The American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) urges all Americans to celebrate National Doctors’ Day this March 30th. It’s a day to honor the care physicians provide their patients and also serves as a reminder of the critical role physicians play in fostering the public’s health and well-being. First observed in 1933, National Doctors’ Day marks the anniversary of the ...
Hospital and Healthcare Leaders Can Learn About the ABPS as a Choice in Physician Board Certification
The American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) has provided experienced physicians with a choice in board certification since 1960. Our pragmatic approach to certification enables physicians to gain personal and professional advancement while meeting today’s increasing demands of patient care. Our Member Boards offer both allopathic and osteopathic physicians certification in numerous specialties, including traditional fields like family medicine, internal ...
The Future of Urgent Care Medicine
According to a report in the January 2019 issue of The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine, the number of primary care physicians in the United States is expected to decline significantly in the coming decade. For urgent care centers, this will yield a special challenge. Already many of them are staffed by physicians who are certified in primary care fields ...
The ABPS is a Recognized Choice for Physician Board Certification
The American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) is a nationally recognized physician multi-specialty certifying body that offers both allopathic and osteopathic physicians board certification options in a variety of specialties. Because board certification is one of the highest honors that physicians can receive, certification with the ABPS is a rigorous process. In addition to meeting numerous eligibility requirements, candidates must ...
2019 Call for Presentations
The American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc., welcomes your proposals for presentations and posters for the 67th House of Delegates & Annual Scientific Meeting to be held June 21-26, 2019, at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL. The 2019 meeting will focus on Contemporary Issues in Healthcare. Consider sharing your expertise on this timely and relevant ...
ABPS Testing Information for 2019
The American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) administers written, computer-based examinations at a network of testing centers in the United States and Canada. Depending on a candidate’s specialty, he or she may sit for testing during one of two testing periods: May 1–21, 2019, or October 1–21, 2019. The 2018 Emergency Medicine certification exam will be administered during the October ...
Our Perspective on Inclusive Bylaws
A few years ago, the U.S. Department of Labor recognized the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) as an option for physician board certification. Until then, only the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) were listed as certifying bodies. Fortunately, more medical staff bylaws are being revised to include the ABPS. Jeff Morris, J.D., ...
ABPS Board Certification General Policies
The American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) is one of the three most prominent nationally recognized multi-specialty certifying entities in North America. We offer a path toward board certification and recertification in 18 different specialties and recognize licensed physicians who have shown, through testing and performance, mastery of their medical fields. Diplomates of the ABPS practice in some of the ...