ABMS Guide to Medical Specialties

1 2018 American Board of Medical Specialties . All rights reserved. Whenever this information is used in part or in whole, or when referencing it as part of a report or article, we request that acknowledgment be given to the American Board of Medical Specialties . 1 ABMS Guide TO Medical SPECIALTIES353 North Clark Street, Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60654 | (312) 436-26002 2018 American Board of Medical Specialties . All rights reserved. This booklet offers information about the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the board certification programs of its 24 specialty Medical boards. It includes descriptions of each specialty and subspecialty where certification is offered by an ABMS Member Board. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTSWho we are .. 4 Overview of certification.. 8 Descriptions of the Specialties and subspecialties offered by the ABMS Member Boards (At-a-glance chart appears on page 17)Allergy and Immunology ..20 Anesthesiology ..21 Colon and Rectal Surgery ..23 Dermatology.

2 24 Emergency Medicine ..25 Family Medicine..28 Internal Medicine ..30 Medical Genetics and Genomics ..34 Neurological Surgery ..36 Neurology..37 Nuclear Medicine..40 Obstetrics and Gynecology..41 Ophthalmology ..43 Orthopaedic Surgery..44 Otolaryngology ..46 Pathology ..48 Pediatrics ..52 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ..57 Plastic Surgery ..60 Preventive Medicine..61 Psychiatry ..64 Radiology ..66 Surgery (General Surgery) ..70 Thoracic Surgery ..72 Urology ..734To provide patients with a higher standard of careWhy we do itWho we areWe are a national organization of 24 specialty Medical boards that assesses the knowledge, skills, and judgment of physicians according to the standards of practice set by the profession, and grants board certification to those meeting and remaining current with the role in the Medical community is to be a leader and influencer in quality improvement and the continuous professional development of physicians through assessment of their knowledge and skills.

3 We also work with organizations across the continuum of health care to advance activities with existing initiatives such as meaningful use, performance improvement and patient safety, operational efficiency, commitment to care , and practice than 5,000 physician volunteers and other professionals support the work we do. They are experienced in: Patient care Health administration Education Standards development Assessment Business Community service Regulatory policy Board certification is where our work starts, not where it continuing assessment and certification our goal is to help patients receive safe, appropriate, and high-quality care provided by specialists who make better patient care their more than 80yearsthe24 ABMS Member Boardshave certified physicians in39specialties and86subspecialtiesWhat we do Set standards for quality and practice that emphasize professionalism, patient safety, and performance improvement Verify competency by conducting a rigorous evaluation, assessment, and certification process of a physician s knowledge, skills, and judgment Develop assessments that capture different aspects of performance in practice while incorporating new ways physicians can learn Build relationships with physicians, Medical educators, hospitals and health systems.

4 Credentialing professionals, thought leaders, policymakers, and payers to encourage systematic improvements Inform patients by providing board certification information to help them select a providerOur community61933 American Board of DermatologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology1935 American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of PediatricsAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of RadiologyAmerican Board of Urology1936 American Board of Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Pathology1937 American Board of Surgery1940 American Board of Neurological Surgery1941 American Board of AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery1947 American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation1949 American Board of Colon and Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Preventive Medicine1969 American Board of Family Medicine1971 American Board of Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery1979 American Board of

5 Emergency Medicine1991 American Board of Medical Genetics and GenomicsABMS works with its Member Boards and Associate Members to improve the quality of graduate Medical education, the standards of Medical practice, and the specialist certification process. ABMS MEMBER BOARDS AND YEAR APPROVED7 Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)Evaluates and accredits institutions and organizations offering Continuing Medical Education (CME) in the United States. Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Evaluates and accredits post-MD Medical residency programs in the United States. Hospital Association (AHA)National membership organization representing members perspectives and needs in national health policy development, legislative and regulatory debates, and judicial matters. Medical Association (AMA)National membership organization uniting physicians in the United States to focus on professional and public health issues. of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) National membership organization for enhancing the effectiveness of academic medicine.

6 Of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS)National membership organization providing an independent forum for discussion by Medical specialists on issues of national interest and mutual concern. Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)Organization that evaluates whether international Medical graduates (IMGs) are ready to enter United States graduate Medical programs. and offers a variety of other programs for IMGs and the entities worldwide that educate, train, register/license, and employ them. of State Medical Boards (FSMB)Policy-focused organization promoting best practices in Medical regulation and encouraging uniformity in how states license and discpline physicians. It collaborates with NBME to provide the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)Assessment organization and co-sponsor of the USMLE which is accepted by Medical licensing authorities as the standard by which to judge candidates for Medical licensure.

7 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF ABMSE ducation: Requires four years of Medical school, followed by internship and residency training. This training can last from three to seven years and prepares physicians for practice in a : Requires physicians to hold a current and unrestricted license in the state(s) in which they choose to for Certification8 OVERVIEW OF CERTIFICATIONThe board certification program conducted by the ABMS Member Boards is recognized by patients and the health care industry as the highest standard for physician accountability. Our standards emphasize ongoing assessment and learning that is aligned with other professional development expectations and requirements within health CertificationInvolves additional training by completion of a fellowship program in an area of the specialty and passing an assessment given by an ABMS Member CertificationEngages specialists in assessment and improvement activities focused on knowledge, skills, judgment, and Board Certification Requires passing a rigorous assessment process, which covers Medical knowledge, clinical knowledge, and diagnostic skills, created and administered by an ABMS Member learning and improvement Investigating and evaluating patient care practices, and appraising and assimilating scientific evidencePatient care and procedural skills Incorporating evidence-based Medical practice, sound clinical judgment.

8 And patient-centered decision makingSystems-based practice Using health system resources responsibly to provide optimal careMedical knowledge Applying current and emerging Medical knowledgeInterpersonal and communication skills Developing effective relationships with patients/families and colleaguesProfessionalism Carrying out professional responsibilities safely, ethically, compassionately, and with sensitivityASSESSING WHAT MATTERS When you assess what matters most, you improve what matters most. Physicians certified by an ABMS Member Board are assessed on the knowledge, judgment, and skills that are important in providing comprehensive patient are more knowledgeable about their health care needs than ever before. They place a high premium on the quality of care they receive. They want their physicians to be up-to-date with the newest advancements and armed with the most current Medical knowledge. And they rely on the Medical profession to establish and maintain the standards for practicing medicine.

9 That s why ABMS board certification assesses what matters. Board certification provides the framework that helps more than 880,000 physicians demonstrate their professional preparedness and commitment to quality patient , immersive assessment experiences help physicians identify strengths and weaknesses and provide a starting point for CERTIFICATION FOR QUALITY CAREA ssessment13 ImprovementTo provide quality care , physicians surround themselves with innovation and inspiration. They learn new things and put that learning into action. Likewise, the ABMS Member Boards are transforming their board certification programs to support a cycle of assessment, learning, and improvement. They will ensure that board certification continues to be a relevant, valued, and important quality indicator for those who hold the credential, as well as those who rely upon it for the highest standard of quality select learning activities to expand their knowledge and enhance their skills in a specialty and/or subspecialty.

10 Applying what has been learned helps physicians improve practice efficiency and provide a better patient care AND LEARNING HELPS PHYSICIANS CERTIFICATION HELPS TAKE THEM THERE. The ABMS Member Boards are investing in their certification programs to support physician development for a higher standard of care . These investments include the development of quality improvement programs and assessment tools to inform learning. The programs are designed to help strengthen physicians ability to deliver quality, safe, and efficient patient care in a rapidly changing health care RelevantFocused Practice DesignationAssessment and FeedbackLongitudinal Assessments Registries/case studiesFormal recognition of a physician s specific area of expertise by his or her Member Board for continuing certification effortsFrequent check-ups to advance knowledge and learning. CertLink , developed by ABMS, is a tool for creating and delivering online assessments, providing feedback, and tracking physician progress15 Quality ImprovementABMS Multi-Specialty Portfolio ProgramJournal article reviewsPatient safety/QISelf-assessment/ peer evaluationsPatient logs/surveysLearning ActivitiesABMS Continuing Certification DirectoryMOC600+ practice-relevant activities from60+ CME providers approved by16 ABMS Member Boards2000+ QI efforts sponsored by 90+ organizations received approval from 21 ABMS Member BoardsPrograms Supporting Continuing Certification16 DESCRIPTIONS OF THE Specialties AND SUBSPECIALTIES OFFERED BY THE ABMS MEMBER BOARDSThis section provides a description of each specialty and subspecialty.