Established in 1933, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is an organization comprised of 24 approved medical specialty boards. These 24 Member Boards include the American Boards of Allergy & Immunology, Anesthesiology, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Medical Genetics, Neurological Surgery, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Plastic Surgery, Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry & Neurology, Radiology, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Urology.

The purpose of the ABMS is to “provide assurance to the public that those certified by an ABMS Member Board have successfully completed an approved training program and an evaluation process assessing their ability to provide quality patient care in the specialty.”

Each Member Board is responsible for evaluating and approving candidates who voluntarily seek certification. Board certified physicians have completed approved educational training programs, and have undergone an evaluation process assessing their knowledge, skills, and experience.

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