title: [Participation of the Mexican National Academy of Medicine in the accreditation of medical specialties and the certification of medical specialists].
abstract: We present a brief biography of the prominent Mexican doctor Miguel Francisco Jiménez. Because of his great academic contributions and medical achievements, the Mexican National Academy of Medicine named its annual lecture to welcome its new members after him. We also provide insights on the inception of Medical Boards for certification and medical specialties, emphasizing the Mexican situation. The Mexican National Academy of Medicine has had an important role in the organization, development, and recognition of these boards by official health authorities. Finally, we explain how the Advisory Committee of The National Board for Medical Specialties (CONACEM) functions, and how it has become a relevant auxiliary body within the Federal Government.
authors.affiliation: Miembro honorario de la Academia Nacional de Medicina de México. victor.espinosa@prodigy.net.mx.
authors.forename: Víctor Manuel
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Espinosa de Los Reyes Sánchez
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000266:history / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000068:Accreditation / Q000379:methods*; D002568:Certification; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D008800:Mexico; D010820:Physicians / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D013038:Specialization; D013044:Specialty Boards / Q000458:organization & administration*