Articles - Anesthesiology

Royal College of Physician Surgeons of Canada-Trained Anesthesiologists Working in the United States are Eligible to Certify With the American Board of Physician Specialties®

The American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) encourages anesthesiologists trained by the Royal College of Physician Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) to apply for physician certification with the Board of Certification in Anesthesiology (BCA). As a Member Board of the ABPS, the BCA offers a certification exam that allows successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists ...

The American Board of Physician Specialties Offers a Choice in Certification for Anesthesiologists with the Board of Certification in Anesthesiology (BCA)

It’s safe to say that anesthesiologists are involved in a majority of the more than 40 million surgical procedures carried out under anesthetic each year in the United States. However, these specialists play a much wider role than putting people to sleep for surgery. They are also involved in carrying out assessments in critical care units, dealing with emergency situations, ...

ABPS Diplomate Marcos Rosado, MD, Explains What It’s Like to Specialize in Anesthesiology

During a surgical internship after finishing medical school, I became curious about the guys “behind the drape” who were able to render the patient oblivious to pain and in a deep state of sleep. As part of my internship, I did a surgical rotation in the intensive care unit, where I had the opportunity to work with anesthesia residents who ...

ABPS Diplomate Helps Patients Shed Pounds

Dr. Musa Tangoren has helped thousands of people lose weight since he founded The Biggest Winner Program in 2014. The program is a six-month weight loss challenge that aims to empower participants to achieve a healthier, happier life through smarter diet, increased physical activity, and, just as importantly, a boost in self-esteem. Dr. Tangoren – an anesthesiologist at Lehigh Valley ...

Do You Need to Recruit a Highly Qualified Anesthesiologist? Advertise the Opportunity in the ABPS Career Center

The American Board of Physician Specialists (ABPS) has long been committed to matching physician recruiters with ABPS board certified physicians – men and women at the pinnacle of the medical profession. The ABPS Career Center is a platform designed to give ABPS Diplomates the opportunity to explore job opportunities in a wide variety of medical specialties across North America. If ...

Anesthesiology Board Recertification Application

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Physicians Seeking Certification or Recertification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Radiology and Dermatology have a CHOICE

At the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS), we strongly encourage physicians who are seeking certification or recertification in their specialty area to explore all of their options and find a certifying organization that is aligned with their needs and expectations. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, “To become board certified, candidates must complete a residency ...

Anesthesiologists Can Become Board Certified Without Needing the MOC

If you are a board certified anesthesiologist, the odds are good that you’re familiar with the new Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program that was developed by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and is administered by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). Yet, if you are one of the many physicians who is concerned that the investment of time ...

About the BCA’s Anesthesiology Exam for Board Certification

The certification and recertification examination offered by the Board of Certification in Anesthesiology (BCA) is designed to help candidates demonstrate their expertise in the core competencies required to provide the finest care possible in their chosen specialty. The exam consists of written and oral questions. The written portion of the Anesthesiology exam includes 200 questions, divided by subject matter. The ...

Recent Modifications to the Eligibility Requirements for Anesthesiology Board Certification

The eligibility requirements for physicians who wish to apply to become board certified through the Board of Certification in Anesthesiology (BCA) have recently been modified. Here is an overview of the recent modifications made to the eligibility requirements for Anesthesiology Board Certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS): Applicants who have completed their anesthesia residency no longer are ...

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Patient Care Is Our Priority

On October 18, 2007, President George W. Bush released Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21 (HSPD-21), calling on our nation, among other initiatives, to “collectively support and facilitate the establishment of a discipline of disaster health”. It is a great testament to the wisdom and foresight of the American Board of Physician Specialties that it immediately set to work and created, within the short span of only one year, an educational blueprint and set of certification examinations, both written and oral, for a new subspecialty of disaster medicine—and it is why I chose to be part this vital initiative and this wonderful organization. This is but one of the many innovative programs initiated by the American Board of Physician Specialties over the years, and why I am proud to support its work on behalf of our nation’s public health.

Art Cooper, MD

Disaster Medicine

When the American Board of Physician Specialties offered to host the American Board of Integrative Medicine, ABPS became a landmark organization working to move medicine into the twenty first century. Certifying physicians who have completed rigorous academic training in Integrative Medicine ensures that the field of Integrative Medicine will continue to develop academically, clinically, and professionally. The leadership of ABPS continues to impress me - they are diligent in constantly innovating to provide certifications for physicians who want to advance their careers and their areas of expertise. I am honored to be a part of this organization.

Ann Marie Chiasson, MD

Integrative Medicine

There are many ways board certification advances a physician career. ABPS Board examination verifies your accuracy, precision, and reflects your mastery of your residency training verifying your expertise. ABPS Board certification demonstrates your level of expertise beyond your practice experience, primary education degrees, and training which are necessary for insurance reimbursement and practice privilege requirements. Attaining your ABPS Board Certification will clarify your purpose, secure your practice growth, and expand into leadership positions. Board certification can serve as an indication of a physician’s commitment to medicine, beyond the minimal standards and competency of training, their measurement to quality of care, and attaining an award for excellence.

Chris Kunis MD

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

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