Why Is it Important for Hospital Staffing Professionals to Be Informed About All Three Multi-Specialty Physician Certifying Boards?
Increasingly, 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).
Eligibility Requirements for Nationally Recognized Board Certification
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
The ABPS Is a Nationally Recognized Physician Certification Board
The ABPS believes that, as with other industries, more knowledge leads to more medical innovation and improvements. That’s one of the reasons we want hospital staffing professionals to know that the ABPS is another nationally recognized choice for board certification besides the ABMS and the AOA. Given that only the most skilled and dedicated practitioners earn board certification, it’s not hard to see how more options in certification can result in more innovations and better care for those whom we ultimately serve— patients.
ABPS Pragmatism: We Certify Both Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians
The ABPS certified its first physician in 1960 and since then has certified and recertified physicians in a wide variety of specialties, from traditional specialties like family medicine and internal medicine to emerging fields such as integrative medicine and family medicine obstetrics. Today, the ABPS is the third largest nationally recognized physician multi-specialty and our Diplomates can be found in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. Also, many ABPS Diplomates are leaders at some of the nation’s most respected institutions.
Board Certification Is a Mark of Excellence for Physician Job Candidates
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.
Find Out More About the ABPS
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.®
