CHICAGO, July 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Medical
Specialties (ABMS) has released a narrative review of research
regarding the development and impact of continuing certification.
"A Narrative Review of the Development and Outcomes of ABMS Member
Board Continuing Certification Programs, 2000-2024" was
created to address requests from key stakeholders, including
credentialing authorities, state and professional medical societies
as well as members of the greater board certification community,
for evidence that continuing certification differentiates clinical
performance with respect to patient care and outcomes.
ABMS is committed to providing the public with a reliable,
trusted credential that indicates a physician or medical specialist
can demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and judgment essential to
safe and effective practice in a medical specialty. Based on input
from the physician community, ABMS Member Boards have integrated
theory and evidence regarding cognitive learning and retention in
creating their assessment programs, which strive to support
physicians' and medical specialists' intrinsic desire to learn,
develop, and improve as professionals. Continuing certification is
an important means of elevating standards of care and preserving
the privilege of professional self-regulation.
"ABMS recognizes many factors affect and influence improvements
in health care," stated ABMS President and Chief Executive Officer
Richard E. Hawkins, MD. "However, a
compelling and growing body of evidence indicates that
participating in continuing certification programs is positively
associated with physician competence and the quality of care they
provide. As part of our commitment to further research, we have
created this review as a 'living' document that can be updated to
share additional studies as they emerge."
The narrative review is posted on the ABMS website with
additional resources about board certification and the ways in
which ABMS serves the public and the profession.
About ABMS
Established in 1933, the American Board of
Medical Specialties (ABMS) is responsible for the creation of
standards overseeing physician certification in the United States. Dedicated to improving the
quality of care to the patients, families and communities they
serve, the 24 ABMS Member Boards develop educational and
professional standards and programs of assessment to certify
physicians and medical specialists. More than 985,000 physicians
and medical specialists are certified by one or more of the ABMS
Member Boards in one or more of 40 specialties and 89
subspecialties. For more information about ABMS, visit abms.org or
call (312) 436-2600.
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