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BCIM Is a Competitive Board Certification Choice for Internists

If you are an internal medicine physician researching board certification options, you should know that the Board of Certification in Internal Medicine (BCIM) offers qualified and experienced internists certification in the specialty. The BCIM is a Member Board of the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS), which is recognized in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook and by ...

Patient Trust Is Key to Driving Recovery in Healthcare

My name is Spencer Price, MD, MPH, MBA. I have practiced internal and emergency medicine for 20 years and have held numerous medical administrative positions at several Georgia hospitals. I’m board certified in internal medicine, disaster medicine, and administrative medicine through the Member Boards of American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS). COVID-19 has had an obvious and significant impact on ...

BCIM Diplomate Roger K. Schwartzberg, DO, FAAIM, Explains What It’s Like to Specialize in Internal Medicine

I knew I wanted to be an internist while I was still a medical student in the early 1970s. I realized then that this would allow me to strive to be an “expert” in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases of adults. I would be given the opportunity to develop meaningful doctor-patient relationships as well as important interactions with ...

Are You No Longer Board Eligible in Internal Medicine?

Physicians seeking board certification in internal medicine start the process knowing that it may be altogether demanding. Not only must they satisfy several eligibility requirements, such as submitting proof of medical school education, letters of recommendation, and completing an accredited residency, but they must also study and sit for comprehensive certification exams – all while practicing their specialty day in, ...

The BCIM Offers Internal Medicine Physicians a Recognized Choice for Board Certification

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) now include the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) as one of three recognized bodies for physician board certification. One of the specialties for which the ABPS offers certification is internal medicine. The Board of Certification in Internal Medicine® (BCIM), a Member Board ...

Certify in Internal Medicine With the ABPS

Chronic disease is an enormous contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States. Diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and obesity are rising at an alarming rate. Poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyles, lack of exercise, and increased salt intake are just a few of the factors contributing to the widespread increase ...

Looking to Recruit a Highly Qualified Practitioner of Internal Medicine?

At the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS), an important part of our mission is to educate medical recruiters on the many advantages of bringing job vacancies specifically to the attention of our Diplomates. For example, qualified physicians looking to become board certified have a number of credentialing organizations from which to choose. For many, after carefully evaluating their options ...

Internal Medicine Physicians Have a Choice in Board Certification

It is important that Internal Medicine physicians understand that, when it comes to board certification, they have a choice. In the United States, there are three primary, multi-specialty physician certifying organizations: The American Board of Medical Specialties, American Board of Physician Specialties and the American Osteopathic Association. Each organization has its own unique advantages, which is why it is incumbent ...

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 ...

Concerned about MOC? Consider Internal Medicine Recertification through the ABPS

If you are a physician who has achieved board certification through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), but you are concerned about the new Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements, there is another option. The Board of Certification in Internal Medicine (BCIM), a Member Board of the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS®), provides a platform for qualified physicians who ...

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