Internal Medicine Board Certification | ABPS

Physician Board Certification in Internal Medicine Through the ABPS

Internal Medicine Certification Physician board certification in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) is an opportunity for successful candidates to demonstrate their mastery of the experience and knowledge necessary to provide the best possible care for patients. It also reveals a professional commitment to abide by the ABPS’s medical code of ethics.

The ABPS is the official physician board certification body of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. Internal Medicine board certification is governed by the affiliated Board of Certification in Internal Medicine (BCIM), which also oversees the specialties of Dermatology and Psychiatry. In addition to general internal medicine, the subject areas covered on the physician board certification exam for Internal Medicine include:

Allergy and immunities
Cardiology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Genetic disorders
Hematology
Infectious disease
Nephrology
Neurology
Oncology
Pulmonary and critical care
Rheumatology

The standards set forth by the ABPS are as indisputably rigorous as you’ll find with any multi-specialty board certification body in the nation. The exam questions are developed and validated by Diplomates of the BCIM under the direction of the ABPS and psychometric consultants. To learn more about the exam formulation or candidate requirements for ABPS physician board certification in Internal Medicine, contact us today. The ABPS is the official board certification body of the American Association of Physician Specialties, 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 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

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

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