ABMS Launches New Initiative: Continuing Board Certification

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and its twenty-four Member Boards have launched a major initiative, "Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future" (Commission). A collaborative process, the Commission will bring together multiple partners to vision a system of continuing board certification that is meaningful, relevant and of value, while remaining responsive to the patients, hospitals and others who expect that physician specialists are maintaining their knowledge and skills to provide quality specialty care. The Planning Committee to establish the Commission will include representatives from: ABMS, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the Coalition for Physician Accountability, Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS), and Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, as well as public members.  The Planning Committee will identify the membership of a 21-25 member Commission, identify key questions for consideration by the Commission, and oversee a national opinion survey. The Commission construct and process will be designed to engage physicians, the public, users of the credential, and other stakeholders in a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive process that is rigorous, high quality, and quick. The Commission framework includes three phases, beginning with a comprehensive assessment of the current continuing board certification system. ...
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