COCERT Invites Comments
The ABMS Committee on Certification (COCERT) is charged with the review and evaluation of ABMS Member Boards’ requests for new specialty certificates, subspecialty certificates, and focused practice designations.
The Public Comment process was designed by ABMS as a fixed, multi-stage process for establishing a new specialty or subspecialty certification, or focused practice designation. This thoughtful and rigorous process involves obtaining input from internal and external stakeholders, public comment, consideration by COCERT, and action by the ABMS Board of Directors.
COCERT welcomes comments from all interested parties on the following requests by ABMS Member Boards.
Posted comments will be shared with COCERT and the requesting Member Board(s) to allow them an opportunity to respond. Additionally, comments may be shared with other stakeholders and ABMS organizational units such as committees and work groups as appropriate.
Individuals interested in learning more about the specific requests for certificates or designations may contact the respective ABMS Member Board.
Public Comment Option
COCERT will discuss and formally consider this request during its March 15, 2027 meeting. An opportunity will also be provided during the meeting for stakeholders to provide a brief oral comment during an Open Forum. More information about the Open Forum will be provided in a future communication. The ABMS Board of Directors (BOD) will potentially vote on this request during its June 17, 2027 meeting. Submit a public comment by January 14, 2027 at 11:59 pm (CT).
- The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology is requesting to transition the current focused practice designation in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) to a subspecialty certification in Subspecialty Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology (SPAG). If approved by COCERT and the ABMS BOD, ABOG will discontinue issuing new focused practice designations in PAG.
- Application document[PDF]
Notification of Future Comment Periods
There are currently no new requests under consideration by COCERT.
- ABMS will continue to announce upcoming requests and comment periods via email to interested parties. To be added to this list, please subscribe to the COCERT announcements list.
Questions
Contact COCERT if you have questions.