Why Qualified Integrative Medicine Physicians Should Seek Board Certification
The reason physicians who practice integrative medicine should seek physician board certification is to demonstrate that he or she has achieved a mastery of the core competencies required to provide patients the best care possible. The American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM), a specialty board affiliated with the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), was formed to administer exams that are developed using the most rigorous standards for measuring medical knowledge, experience level, and skill set for physicians who practice this growing specialty.
The ABOIM is fully endorsed by the founder of integrative medicine, Andrew Weil, MD, who applauds the formation of the board as an important step in the ongoing development of the specialty.
“As a founder of the field of Integrative Medicine, I strongly support the American Board of Integrative Medicine,” Weil said. “The formation of ABOIM marks an important milestone in the development of the field. Finally there’s a way for qualified physicians to present themselves as experts in offering competent integrative care to patients.”
In addition to providing a platform for demonstrating competency, physician board certification with the ABOIM and the ABPS is beneficial to Diplomates in many other respects. Board certification is often a key factor in career growth, and it frequently is one of the first things a potential employer will investigate about an applicant. In addition, integrative medicine board certification gives qualified physicians access to:
- Unlimited board certification attestation for active ABPS Diplomates
- Opportunities to participate in Member Board development and governance
- Emeritus Certification for retired Diplomates
- Use of the ABPS Certification mark
- Opportunities for dual boarded certification and recertification
- Complimentary American Association of Physician Specialists membership
- Career networking opportunities
To learn more about physician board certification for qualified integrative medicine practitioners, contact the ABPS today. The ABPS is the official board certification body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc.