American board of medical specialties
American Board of Medical Specialities
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is a non-profit organization that assists 24 approved medical specialty boards in the development and use of standards in the ongoing evaluation and certification of physicians. ABMS, recognized as the "gold standard" in physician certification, believes higher standards for physicians means better care for patients.
Pronunciation
Amer-i-can Board of Med-i-cal Spe-cial-i-ties
Etymology
The term is derived from the organization's purpose, which is to oversee physician certification in the United States (American), in various fields of medical practice (Board of Medical Specialties).
History
The ABMS was founded in 1933 and is one of the four recognized U.S. physician credentialing groups along with the American Osteopathic Association, the American Medical Association, and the American Hospital Association.
Function
The ABMS supports its member boards in developing and implementing educational and professional standards to evaluate and certify physician specialists. By participating in these programs, a physician demonstrates a commitment to achieving excellence in clinical knowledge, judgment, and skills.
Related Terms
- Medical Specialty: A specific area of medical practice that is recognized and defined by its unique knowledge and skills.
- Physician Certification: The process by which a board attests that a physician has met the defined requirements.
- American Osteopathic Association: The representative organization for osteopathic medical education in the United States.
- American Medical Association: The largest association of physicians and medical students in the United States.
- American Hospital Association: The national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities.
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