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 ...