title: Board certification and credentialing in nutrition.
abstract: Board certification and credentialing in nutrition for physicians are problematic issues. Many board examinations are offered, but have few candidates and poor recognition. This discussion focuses on the feasibility of establishing a single board examination body. Some key considerations were identified to improve credentialing and examination in nutrition for physicians. Increasing the number of nutrition physicians and improving recognition of their credentials should ultimately translate to better patient health and safety. Consolidation of board examinations may be in the best interest of physician nutritionists.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, 88 E. Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118, USA. caroline.apovian@bmc.org
authors.forename: Caroline M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Apovian
authors.forename: Mitali S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Megan R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Ruth
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: August
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kushner
authors.forename: M Molly
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: McMahon
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alger-Mayer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards*; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000639:trends*; D010820:Physicians; D013044:Specialty Boards; D058013:Test Taking Skills