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Misinformation has been directly linked to much… CONTINUING CERTIFICATION, COVID-19, POSITION STATEMENTS American Board of Medical Specialties Statement on Credentialing During COVID-19 On November 30, 2020 The onset and continued progression of the COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely disruptive to both the initial and continuing certification processes for American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Member Boards. Recognizing the value that physicians, patients, hospitals and health systems… ANNOUNCEMENTS, POSITION STATEMENTS ABMS One of Seven Leading Organizations to Urge Department of Homeland Security to Exclude Physicians from Proposed J-1 Visa Rules On October 27, 2020 On October 26, the American Board of Medical Specialties joined six other leading organizations in academic medicine and health care to submit comments in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’) proposed rule, Establishing a Fixed Time Period… POSITION STATEMENTS Statement on the Dismissal of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons v. the American Board of Medical Specialties On October 6, 2020 The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is pleased with the recent ruling of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division dismissing with prejudice the lawsuit filed by the Association of American Physicians and… COVID-19, POSITION STATEMENTS ABMS Statement on Competency-Based Medical Education During COVID-19 Residency and Fellowship Disruptions On September 22, 2020 In response to the extraordinary circumstances and disruptions in residency and fellowship training programs across the country due to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is offering guidance and clear expectations surrounding competency-based medical… COVID-19, GENERAL, POSITION STATEMENTS American Board of Medical Specialties Statement Regarding the Importance of Reporting COVID-19 Health Care Data to the CDC On July 28, 2020 The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and its 24 Member Boards join others in the medical, health care and safety communities in affirming our strong belief that health care data and statistics involving the incidence, hospitalization rates, mortality rates… COVID-19, POSITION STATEMENTS ABMS Statement on the US Withdrawal from the World Health Organization On June 3, 2020 As the leader of the free world it is imperative that the United States continue its support of the World Health Organization… POSITION STATEMENTS American Board of Medical Specialties Statement On Racism as a Public Health Issue On June 1, 2020 The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and its 24 Member Boards believe that the institutionalized racism and the violence against communities of color haunting our nation and our culture for centuries is a public health issue that must be… COVID-19, POSITION STATEMENTS ABMS and ACGME Joint Principles: Physician Training During the COVID-2019 Pandemic On April 10, 2020 “To provide clarity for trainees and programs during this extraordinary time, the ABMS and ACGME offer the following statement of joint principles and will continue to address ongoing developments.” COVID-19, POSITION STATEMENTS Safeguard the Public, Protect our Health Care Workforce during the COVID-19 Pandemic On April 9, 2020 A Statement from the Coalition for Physician Accountability 1 2 3 VIEW ALL LATEST EVENTS SEP 21 — 23 ABMS Conference 2022 | September 21 — September 23 FEATURED NEWS ABMS Commits to Addressing DEI Across the Organization and Beyond ABMS Announces Progressive Leave Policy for Residents and Fellows RSS FEED Subscribe and never miss an update QUICK LINKS FAQs News & Events Contact Us Media Contacts PUBLICATIONS ABMS Insights Newsletter ABMS Guide to Medical Specialties (annual) ABMS Board Certification Report (annual) ABOUT ABMS Member Boards Governance Leadership Team Research and Education Foundation Revenue and Expenses Associate Members ABMS Insights Newsletter ABMS Conference Media Contacts MEMBER BOARDS Specialty & Subspecialty Certificates Contact an ABMS Member Board BOARD CERTIFICATION Board Certification Standards Board Certification Requirements ABMS Board Certification Report (annual) INITIATIVES Achieving the Vision ABMS Conference ABMS Assessment Consulting ABMS Portfolio Program CertLink Continuing Certification Directory Continuing Certification Reference Center COVID-19 Information Health Policy ABMS Assessment Services © 2021 American Board of Medical Specialties ® (ABMS ®) Policies | Sitemap | Terms of Use | Accessibility