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ABPS Adopts Eligibility Requirements for New Integrative Medicine Certification

Apr 01, 2013

Tampa, FL – The American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) has adopted the new integrative medicine certification eligibility requirements for qualified physicians through the American Board of Integrative Medicine® (ABOIM®). Eligibility requirements for ABOIM certification are available online at http://www.aboim.org. ABOIM is expected to begin accepting physician board certification applications …

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Integrative Medicine Requirements

Mar 29, 2013

Integrative Medicine Board Certification Eligibility Requirements While every specialty covered by the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) has its own eligibility requirements, there are a few requirements that are considered baseline “musts” for every candidate, regardless of specialty. These include owning an unrestricted medical license for every state in …

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Integrative Medicine Defined

Mar 04, 2013

Integrative Medicine Defined Integrative medicine, as defined by the American Board of Integrative Medicine® (ABOIM) and the Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine, is the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, …

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Integrative Medicine Fellowships

Oct 23, 2012

Updated: April 2021 Integrative Medicine Fellowships In 2020, the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health assumed the role of recognizing integrative medicine fellowship programs from the ABOIM. In this role, the Academic Consortium Fellowship Review Committee sets and monitors the educational standards for integrative medicine fellowship programs. The following …

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Integrative Medicine Eligibility

Oct 23, 2012

Integrative Medicine Eligibility Requirements Updated April 2023 To be eligible for certification in integrative medicine through the American Board of Integrative Medicine® (ABOIM®) an applicant must: ABPS General Requirements: Be in conformity with the Code of Ethics of the American Board of Physician Specialties, be known in his/her community as …

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Usage Guidelines and Examples

Mar 28, 2012

Usage Guidelines and Examples Introduction The material and instructions contained in this Guide are intended to familiarize active Diplomates with the rules and regulations governing the use of Diplomate Certification Service Mark (the “Mark”) of the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS). The rules are based on laws which dictate …

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Integrative Medicine

Mar 28, 2012

American Board of Integrative Medicine® (ABOIM®) The integrative medicine board certification exam offered by the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) allows successful candidates to present themselves to the public as qualified medical specialists in integrative medicine. Successfully completing the exam indicates mastery of integrative medicine skills and knowledge, as …

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Usage Guidelines

Mar 26, 2012

ABPS Diplomate  Mark & Usage Guidelines   The ABPS Diplomate Mark identifies active physicians who have obtained Diplomate certification from one of the ABPS certifying Boards and serves as a visual symbol of demonstrated achievement and a credential verifying the physician’s skills and experience. Usage of the Mark is restricted …

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Governance

Mar 26, 2012

Governance of ABPS   ABPS Board of Directors (2023-2024) Executive Committee Arthur Cooper, MD, MS, FACS, FAADM, President Sarah E. Gilbert, MD, FAAEP, President-Elect Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, Vice President Leslie Mukau, MD, FAAEP, FACEP, Secretary/Treasurer Jeff Morris, JD, Chief Executive Officer (Non-Voting) Board of Directors Lingappa S. Amernath, …

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On October 18, 2007, President George W. Bush released Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21 (HSPD-21), calling on our nation, among other initiatives, to “collectively support and facilitate the establishment of a discipline of disaster health”. It is a great testament to the wisdom and foresight of the American Board of Physician Specialties that it immediately set to work and created, within the short span of only one year, an educational blueprint and set of certification examinations, both written and oral, for a new subspecialty of disaster medicine—and it is why I chose to be part this vital initiative and this wonderful organization. This is but one of the many innovative programs initiated by the American Board of Physician Specialties over the years, and why I am proud to support its work on behalf of our nation’s public health.

Art Cooper, MD
Disaster Medicine
When the American Board of Physician Specialties offered to host the American Board of Integrative Medicine, ABPS became a landmark organization working to move medicine into the twenty first century. Certifying physicians who have completed rigorous academic training in Integrative Medicine ensures that the field of Integrative Medicine will continue to develop academically, clinically, and professionally. The leadership of ABPS continues to impress me - they are diligent in constantly innovating to provide certifications for physicians who want to advance their careers and their areas of expertise. I am honored to be a part of this organization.

Ann Marie Chiasson, MD
Integrative Medicine
There are many ways board certification advances a physician career. ABPS Board examination verifies your accuracy, precision, and reflects your mastery of your residency training verifying your expertise. ABPS Board certification demonstrates your level of expertise beyond your practice experience, primary education degrees, and training which are necessary for insurance reimbursement and practice privilege requirements. Attaining your ABPS Board Certification will clarify your purpose, secure your practice growth, and expand into leadership positions. Board certification can serve as an indication of a physician’s commitment to medicine, beyond the minimal standards and competency of training, their measurement to quality of care, and attaining an award for excellence.

Chris Kunis MD
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
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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