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- Title
Of the Profession, by the Profession, and for Patients, Families, and Communities.
- Authors
Nora, Lois Margaret; Wynia, Matthew K.; Granatir, Thomas
- Abstract
The article discusses the role of specialty board certification in the self-regulation of the medical field. Particular focus is given to the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Details on the history of board certification are presented. Other topics include maintenance of certification (MOC), assessment and learning opportunities provided by physicians' health systems.
- Subjects
HEALTH occupations licensing boards; CERTIFICATION of physicians; AMERICAN Board of Medical Specialties; MEDICAL specialties &; specialists; PHYSICIAN training
- Publication
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2015, Vol 313, Issue 18, p1805
- ISSN
0098-7484
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1001/jama.2015.4025