Board Certification: as defined by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), ”Board certification is an extra step that many doctors take to demonstrate that they know the latest advancements in their specialty. Board certified doctors show their desire to practice at the top of their profession.
Doctors with an ongoing commitment to board certification:
- Participate in assessment and training beyond what is required of their peers
- Deliver high-quality care to their patients
- Work to continually improve the care they deliver
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American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) further recognizes how “patient health benefits from ABIM Certification”.
Board certification is a way for a doctor to show they have the knowledge, expertise, and skills to provide high quality care to patients. Although board certification is voluntary, ABIM Board Certification is recognized globally as signifying excellence in the practice of internal medicine and its subspecialties.
Physicians with this certification have proven they’re committed to life-long learning by passing rigorous knowledge assessments, which have been correlated to better patient outcomes. Approximately one out of four practicing physicians nationwide is certified by ABIM.*
Why trust your care to a Board Certified Physician?
Research published in peer-reviewed journals, shows that when patients are cared for by a board certified physician, they have a number of better health outcomes, including:
- Lower rates of mortality
- Fewer visits to the emergency department
- Fewer hospitalizations
- Better physician-patient relationships that lead to clearer treatment guidelines and preventative planning.
