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American Board of Internal MedicineThe American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is a non-profit, independent physician organization in the U.S. that certifies physicians who practice in internal medicine and its sub-specialties. More than 180,000 physicians are ABIM certified – about one out of every three physicians practicing in the United States. Christine K. Cassel, MD is the current president and CEO of the ABIM.[1] Additional recommended knowledge
HistoryEstablished in 1936, ABIM certificates are recognized throughout the world as signifying a high level of physician competence. The certificate demonstrates that a doctor has met rigorous standards through intensive training and systematic evaluation of competence. ABIM is the only recognized U.S. board in the specialty of internal medicine and is one of 24 certifying boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). CertificationPhysicians may earn a certificate when they have successfully completed residency or fellowship training and have passed a secure examination of knowledge. Board certification is widely accepted as a marker of excellence. Most hospitals require internists to be board certified in order to have admitting privileges, and many health plans require certification for contracting or eligibility for select networks. Maintenance of Certification (MOC)Beginning in 1990, certificates were time-limited to ten years, and have to be renewed through ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. There are four elements to this program:
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