The primary purposes of the American Board of Neurological Surgery are to conduct examinations of candidates who voluntarily seek certification, and to issue Certificates to those who meet the requirements of the Board and satisfactorily complete its examinations. Certification by the ABNS is based on review and evaluation of the applicant's educational, training, and practice ... Continue Reading
The American Board of Medical Genetics
The establishment of the American Board of Medical Genetics evolved out of a recognized need and commitment by the founding members to improve the level and standards of clinical care in the area of medical genetics, both for the care giver and the institutions providing care. It was also apparent that within this rapidly-expanding field, specific areas of expertise were ... Continue Reading
The American Board of Internal Medicine
Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has stood for the highest standard in internal medicine and its 18 subspecialties and has meant that internists have demonstrated - to their peers and to the public - that they have the clinical judgment, skills and attitudes essential for the delivery of excellent patient care. ABIM is not a membership society, ... Continue Reading
The American Board of Family Medicine
The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is the second largest medical specialty board in the United States. It is a voluntary, not-for-profit, private organization whose purposes include improving the quality of medical care available to the public , establishing and maintaining standards of excellence in the specialty of Family Medicine, improving the standards of medical ... Continue Reading
The American Board of Emergency Medicine
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is one of 24 medical specialty certification boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. ABEM certifies emergency physicians who meet its educational, professional standing, and examination standards. ABEM certification is sought and earned by emergency physicians on a voluntary basis; ABEM is not a membership ... Continue Reading
The American Board of Dermatology
The American Board of Dermatology is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology. The objective of all of its activities is to provide assurance that a diplomate of the ... Continue Reading
The American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
The American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery was established to promote the health and welfare of the American people through the development and maintenance of high standards for certification in the specialty of colon and rectal surgery. www.abcrs.org ... Continue Reading
The American Board of Anesthesiology
Its mission of The American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) is to maintain the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology and to serve the public, medical profession and health care facilities and organizations. http://www.theaba.org ... Continue Reading
The American Board of Allergy and Immunology
The ABAI is committed to working closely with its parent boards to maintain the highest educational and clinical standards in the specialty of allergy/immunology. http://www.abai.org/ ... Continue Reading