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Periodic Recertification is Critical to Continued Professional Development

Periodic RecertificationOne of the most important components of ABPS board certification is that certification is inherently temporary. Periodic recertification is required for a Diplomate to maintain his or her certification. This was designed to incentivize continued professional development in the physician and a commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME) is an important component to recertification. It’s no secret that best practices in medicine are constantly changing as we learn more about healthcare, and CME helps to ensure that a physician remains up to date on the latest in his or her area of expertise. Unlike other national organizations, ABPS has no lifetime certificate holders.

At the American Board of Physician Specialties, we know how important the recertification process is and we are committed to providing our Diplomates with the resources they need to continue to advance in their careers. Part of being an ABPS Diplomate is membership in a community of like-minded, knowledgeable physicians who share research findings, successes, lessons learned, and information to make their colleagues better at what they do.

Another advantage to working with ABPS is that we offer an opportunity for physicians who have been board certified with the ABMS or AOA, and meet our eligibility requirements, to re-certify with our organization. We have Diplomates in all 50 states, as well as Canada and Puerto Rico, and our board certified physicians are leaders in their specialties. We are also committed to giving our Diplomates a voice and have a strong background in working with policymakers, legislators, hospital management groups, and healthcare organizations to advance the issues that matter most to our physicians.

To learn about the recertification process through the ABPS, contact us today. We’ll gladly walk you through the eligibility requirements and explain the many benefits to board certification from one of our many member boards. 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.

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
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
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