Articles - Orthopedic Surgery

What Is the BCOS?

The Board of Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (BCOS) is a nationally recognized certifying board that has offered physician certification and recertification to orthopedic surgeons since 1976. The BCOS is a Member Board of the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS), one of the nation’s most prominent multispecialty certifying bodies. The BCOS has long been known for certification tests based on ...

How to Keep Fit While at Home by ABPS Diplomate Manny Konstantakos, MD

The coronavirus pandemic has forced fitness enthusiasts and those with gym memberships to exercise and work out at home. Although the beneficial camaraderie and the extra enthusiasm that a gym can foster are temporarily unavailable, keeping fit at home is relatively straightforward and can prove to be beneficial in many ways. But while improvisation can be a good thing (and ...

Orthopedic Residents Have a Choice for Board Certification

Have you ever wondered if there is another legitimate orthopedic certifying board besides the ABOS? If so, you should know that since 1976, the Board of Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (BCOS) has been certifying orthopedic surgeons across America. In fact, some of the nation’s most highly qualified orthopedic surgeons are certified with the BCOS, a Member Board of the American ...

BCOS Diplomate Manny Konstantakos, MD, Explains What It’s Like to Specialize in Orthopedic Surgery

Since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated with the musculoskeletal system, and I have always played sports, weight-trained, or worked with my hands, so orthopedic surgery was a natural fit for me. I did my orthopedic residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and graduated in 2012. And, upon completion of my sports medicine fellowship at the University ...

Updated ABPS Requirements for Orthopedic Surgery Candidates

Physicians seeking board certification choose the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) because we’re nationally recognized and highly respected throughout the healthcare industry. ABPS Diplomates practice in some of the nation’s most prestigious healthcare institutions and can be found in all 50 states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Although the eligibility requirements for ABPS certification differ among our ...

James St. Louis, DO, Discusses Minimally Invasive Laser Spine Surgery

The spine is designed to be strong and flexible, but it’s often a source of back pain. No matter the spinal condition, Physician Partners of America (PPOA) can help. With more than 20 clinics across the United States, PPOA treats spine conditions with minimally invasive surgery as well as interventional pain management before and after surgery through methods like injections ...

Orthopedic Surgeon Affirms Residents Have a Choice for Board Certification

My name is Manny Konstantakos, MD, and I’m a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. After completing my residency in orthopedic surgery at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at the University of Chicago, I sought to become board certified. I wanted to ...

Board of Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (BCOS)

The orthopedic surgery board certification exams offered by American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) enables successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in orthopedic surgery. Completing the orthopedic surgery board certification exams indicates mastery of orthopedic surgery skills and knowledge, as well as a professional commitment to adhere to the ABPS Medical Code of Ethics. ...

ABPS Offers a Recognized Choice in Orthopedic Surgery

If you are a physician researching your options for board certification in orthopedic surgery, consider the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS). As one of three multi-specialty certifying bodies in the United States recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Handbook, the ABPS offers certification in several medical specialties, including orthopedic surgery. We developed the Board of Certification in ...

Orthopedic Surgeons Have a Choice for Board Certification

At the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS), we feel strongly that orthopedic surgeons deserve to have a choice when it comes to board certification. For this reason, we developed the Board of Certification in Orthopedic Surgery® (BCOS) – a member board dedicated to providing board certification and recertification to experienced physicians who can demonstrate a mastery of the core ...

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