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Recognition for Urgent Care Physicians

Urgent Care RecognitionAt the Board of Certification in Urgent Care Medicine (BCUCM), a member board developed by the American Board of Physician Specialties®, we offer board certification to highly qualified primary care physicians who have extensive experience in Urgent Care medicine. This rapidly growing specialty has become increasingly popular with patients throughout North America. By becoming board certified in this area of expertise, you have the opportunity to distinguish yourself and your office from the competition.

Board certification is a trusted indicator that many patients rely on when researching physicians in their community. This is why becoming board certified in Urgent Care is so valuable. If a patient is trying to decide which Urgent Care center to visit in their community, the availability of an Urgent Care board certified physician in a walk-in center can be a strong incentive for the patient to visit your clinic.

The board certification process is available to all allopathic and osteopathic physicians who practice Urgent Care medicine in North America. To be eligible, the physician candidate must:

  • Have completed residency training in an ACGME/AOA-approved program
  • Practice Urgent Care medicine for a minimum of 1400 clinical hours per year
  • Adhere to additional board certification eligibility requirements found here

If you are a physician who has opened an urgent care facility or specializes in urgent care medicine, you deserve the opportunity to be recognized for your mastery of the core competencies of this burgeoning medical specialty. Through the BCUCM, you can present yourself to your peers, patients, and prospective patients as an expert in Urgent Care, and be part of a growing community of physician leaders who are sculpting the face of modern healthcare.

To learn more about the many benefits to obtaining board certification through the BCUCM, contact the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) today. The ABPS is the official 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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