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Why is it Important for Hospital Staffing Professionals to be Informed About all Three Multi-Specialty Physician Certifying Boards?

Hospital Staffing ProfessionalsIncreasingly, hospital groups are employing physicians who have achieved board certification in their area of expertise. For years, board certification has been a trusted metric for identifying physicians who have demonstrated a mastery of their area of expertise, so it stands to reason that hospital leaders would want to hire board certified physicians. And, in order to ensure that physician staffing boards have a large pool of qualified candidates to consider for open positions in their healthcare facilities, it is important that Diplomates from all three of the nationally recognized multi-specialty physician certifying organizations are eligible to apply. These organizations include the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (AOABOS) and the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS).

While eligibility requirements may vary slightly from organization to organization, generally speaking, Diplomates from all three will have:

  • Met the eligibly requirements outlined by the member board, including the successful completion of medical school and an approved residency program
  • Successfully passed a standardized examination, which tests base knowledge and mastery of the core competencies of the specialty
  • Demonstrated a commitment to continuing medical education and meeting other expectations for maintaining Diplomate status

Board certification is the gold standard when it comes to identifying physicians who have clearly demonstrated their expertise in their field of study. If you are a hospital staffing professional and are seeking to identify the best pool of candidates for an open position in your facility, be sure that you recognize Diplomates from all three of the major national physician certifying organizations.

To learn more about the ABPS in particular, contact us today. We’ll be glad to explain the certification process for our Diplomates and answer any questions that you may have. Our Diplomates are certified in a variety of integral specialties that will undoubtedly benefit your hospital. For instance, we are the only organization to offer fully credentialed board certification in hospital medicine. You’re also welcome to visit our certification verification platform to verify physician certification. The ABPS is the official board certifying body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc.®

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Medical organizations throughout North America understand that our rigorous certification standards prove that ABPS Diplomates are capable of delivering the best patient care possible.

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
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
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