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Internists Have a Recognized Choice in Internal Medicine With ABPS
The Board of Certification in Internal Medicine® (BCIM) is an excellent choice for internists who want to be recognized for their knowledge, competency, and dedication to their profession. Governed by the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS)—one of three nationally recognized bodies for physician board certification—the BCIM offers a comprehensive certification exam for qualified doctors. As with all other ABPS ...
The Importance of Recognizing ABPS Board-Certified Physicians
The American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) is one of the three most prominent nationally recognized multi-specialty certifying entities in the United States, but it is not as well-known as the ABMS and the AOA. This represents an unfortunate state of affairs. That’s because too many medical organizations fail to recognize eminently qualified medical specialists with ABPS certification. Aside from ...
What Physician Recruiters Should Know About ABPS
If you are a physician recruiter who is seeking to identify the most qualified candidates to join your organization, consider the specialists certified by the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS). As one of the three major nationally recognized multi-specialty certifying entities in the United States, we offer board certification for qualified allopathic and osteopathic physicians. Since certifying our first ...
Why Is ABPS a Choice in Board Certification?
The American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) is a nationally recognized multi-specialty certifying body with Diplomates practicing their specialties in prestigious institutions across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Since our founding in 1952, we have certified countless highly skilled and talented physicians in several different specialties. And yet, many physicians seeking board certification are not familiar with the ...
What Healthcare Leaders Should Know About the ABPS
Healthcare leaders across the country understand that physician board certification denotes talent and dedication, which is why many institutions prioritize the hiring of board-certified doctors. Since our founding in 1952, the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) has never deviated from our commitment to offering the highest standards in board certification. What sets us apart from other certification bodies is ...
ABPS Is a Credible Choice
It’s understandable that name recognition plays a role when it comes time for a physician to choose a certification board. Although the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) has become one of the most trusted names in board certification, many physicians who are more familiar with bigger boards may be denying themselves a credible and widely respected option in the ...
ABPS Is a Credible Choice
It’s understandable that name recognition plays a role when it comes time for a physician to choose a certification board. Although the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) has become one of the most trusted names in board certification, many physicians who are more familiar with bigger boards may be denying themselves a credible and widely respected option in the ...
Physicians Have a Choice in Board Certification
As a patient, you have a choice when it comes to physicians treating your illness, and that’s a great benefit. After all, if you’re not comfortable with your doctor for whatever reason, you may have persistent doubts about the quality of care you’re receiving. At the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS), we believe that dedicated physicians—the professionals who deliver ...
Are Your Hospital Bylaws Current?
As physician board certification continues to grow in importance, so will the competition among hospitals to hire the most talented and dedicated board-certified professionals. But when medical staff bylaws are outdated, they may recognize only certain physician certifying bodies, or only physicians who have earned certification on the first attempt. Unfortunately, these bylaws undermine the very intent of board certification, ...
ABPS Has Solutions for Rural Emergency Medicine Physician Shortages
There has been a decades-long shortage of qualified emergency medicine physicians in rural areas, a problem that’s only expected to worsen as a generation of rural doctors retires. For perspective, consider a 2021 study by the American College of Emergency Physicians. It found that 92% of emergency physicians practice in urban areas, while only 6% practice in large rural settings ...
