What is the American Board of Medical Specialties?
Most medical specialists who are board certified have little knowledge of, or contact with, the board that issued the certificate declaring their special knowledge and competence. Here, the executive vice president of the ABMS explains the certification process and the complex organization that has evolved to ensure that the process is relevant and that the diplomates are qualified to post their certificates for all to see.
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