Board
Board (Medicine)
Board (pronounced: /bɔːrd/) in the context of medicine, refers to a group of professionals who are recognized by a certifying entity such as the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Etymology
The term "board" originates from the Old English word "bord", which means a piece of sawn lumber or plank. In the context of medicine, it refers to a table around which a group of professionals sit to make decisions.
Definition
In medicine, a board is a body of practitioners who have been certified by a professional entity. The certification usually involves passing an examination that measures the knowledge and skills that are essential for the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
Related Terms
- Board Certification: A voluntary process by which a physician or other professional demonstrates a mastery of basic knowledge and skills through written, practical, or simulator-based testing.
- Board Eligible: A term used to describe a physician who has completed the training requirements for board certification but has not yet taken or passed the certification examination.
- Board Examination: An examination taken by physicians at the end of their residency training to become board certified in their respective specialty.
- Board Review: A process of reviewing a physician's credentials and performance to determine whether they meet the standards of a certifying board.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Board
- Wikipedia's article - Board
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