Explore ABIM's news releases – from Board of Directors appointments, to important information on our assessments, Maintenance of Certification (MOC), and more. Please note that the MOC program has evolved over the years and some information in older news may not apply to the current program.
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Certification Exam Scores for New Doctors are Associated with Fewer Deaths and Hospital Readmissions
Philadelphia, May 6, 2024 – You can draw a straight line from good performances on American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) board certification exams taken soon after residency and good patient outcomes.
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Leading Health Organizations Commit Another $400,000 to Health Equity
PHILADELPHIA, February 5, 2024 – In a time when efforts to advance equity and inclusion face severe challenges, forward-thinking health care organizations are dedicating an additional $400,000 for internal medicine residents, fellows, and faculty working to eliminate inequity, bringing the total to more than $1.6 million since 2021.
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U.S.-Born Black Medical Residents Continue to Face Bias in Medical Education
Philadelphia, December 26, 2023 – Black, Latino and Asian physicians in residency training suffered large bias in residency knowledge ratings prior to the adoption of the Milestone ratings system in 2013.
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ABIM Announces New Specialty Board Members
Philadelphia, July 26, 2023 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced new appointments to its Specialty Boards and Approval Committees today.
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The American Board of Internal Medicine announces new Chair and members of the Board of Directors and Council
Philadelphia, July 26, 2023 - The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced today two new members of its Board of Directors and new leadership roles for current Directors.
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Medical Schools Receive Nearly Half a Million Dollars to Build Trust in Diverse Communities
PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2023 – Lack of trust in health care can have significant consequences for the health of diverse communities. To explore ways to address this challenge, a coalition of funders working toward improving trust in health care have awarded $470,000 in grants to twenty projects at medical schools and teaching hospitals across the United States.
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Geriatricians Less Likely to Prescribe Potentially Harmful Drugs to Older Adults than Other Doctors
Philadelphia, PA, June 23, 2023 - Geriatricians are less likely than general internists to prescribe “potentially inappropriate medications” (PIMs) to their older patients—including anticholinergics, which have been linked to cognitive impairment and decline in older adults, according to a recent study by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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New grant funding available aimed at eliminating inequities in health care
PHILADELPHIA, November 14, 2022 – Internal medicine residents and faculty working to eliminate inequities plaguing the nation’s health care system are encouraged to apply for new grant funding being made available from several leading health care organizations and health foundations.
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ABIM Announces New Members of Governance
Philadelphia, July 19, 2022 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced new appointments to its Governance today, including new members of the Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, Council, and Specialty Boards.
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Medical Education Diversity and Inclusion Effort gets $400K Shot in the Arm
PHILADELPHIA, July 12, 2022 – Today, leading internal medicine organizations announced the awarding of grants designed to improve the quality of education and training to build a more trustworthy health system.