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    ABMS Announces Updates to its Certification Matters Website

    https://abms.org/newsroom/abms-announces-updates-to-its-certification-matters-website/

    Visitors to the site will have access to enhanced information regarding a physician or medical specialist’s board certification ...

    New Report: A Record Number of US Doctors are ABMS Member Board Certified

    https://abms.org/newsroom/new-report-a-record-number-of-us-doctors-are-abms-member-board-certified/

    According to new data released by ABMS, more doctors than ever are certified by its Member Boards, which benefits patients and their families across

    Martin V. Pusic, MD, PhD Named Director of the ABMS Research and Education Foundation

    https://abms.org/newsroom/martin-v-pusic-md-phd-named-director-of-the-abms-research-and-education-foundation/

    Dr. Pusic will provide content leadership and guidance for ABMS programs, initiatives and research aimed at advancing certification as well as offer

    ABMS Names Bill Sivrais as Its New Chief Information Officer

    https://abms.org/newsroom/abms-names-bill-sivrais-as-its-new-chief-information-officer/

    As CIO, Bill Sivrais will oversee the organization’s overall technology strategy, including its cyber security operations, data procurement

    ABMS Announces a Record Number of Visiting Scholars for 2022-2023 Class

    https://abms.org/newsroom/abms-announces-a-record-number-of-visiting-scholars-for-2022-2023-class/

    Ten physicians receive financial awards for research in physician assessment, continuing professional development, and quality improvement ...

    On National Doctor’s Day, Give Your Doctor a “Check-Up”

    https://abms.org/newsroom/on-national-doctors-day-give-your-doctor-a-check-up/

    On “National Doctors’ Day,” ABMS is encouraging patients to give their doctor a “check-up” to make sure they continue to be the right doctor for them

    New Report: US Physician Board Certification Continues to Grow

    https://abms.org/newsroom/new-report-us-physician-board-certification-continues-to-grow/

    Report shows that more than 940,000 physicians are currently certified by an ABMS Member Board, representing an increase of more than 25,000

    American Board of Medical Specialties Announces New Standards for Continuing Certification

    https://abms.org/newsroom/american-board-of-medical-specialties-announces-new-standards-for-continuing-certification-2/

    ABMS Board of Directors approved new Standards for Continuing Certification at its October meeting, culminating three years of consultation with

    ABMS Issues Statement Supporting Role of Medical Professionals in Preventing COVID-19 Misinformation

    https://abms.org/newsroom/abms-issues-statement-supporting-role-of-medical-professionals-in-preventing-covid-19-misinformation/

    ABMS, along with others in the health care community, is concerned about the serious public health effects of the persistent spread of misinformation

    ABMS Announces Progressive Leave Policy for Residents and Fellows

    https://abms.org/newsroom/abms-announces-progressive-leave-policy-for-residents-and-fellows/

    ABMS announced the adoption of a progressive leave policy that will offer residents and fellows more flexibility, reduce stress, and increase

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