Medical Simulation Technology Offers Interventional Cardiologists New Self-Evaluation Opportunity
ABIM has introduced an exciting new option for interventional cardiology diplomates to earn credit toward completion of the Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge requirement for Maintenance of Certification. | Read Article
President's Message: Internal Medicine and Subspecialty Knowledge ... A Powerful Combination
Each fall, ABIM offers initial certification examinations in subspecialties and Maintenance of Certification exams in both internal medicine and subspecialties. | Read Article
Registration Opens for Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certification Exam
Recognizing the growing number of internists providing palliative care, ABIM is now offering certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. | Read Article
Prepare for the Exam: Take the Tutorial
Once you are scheduled for a Certification or Maintenance of Certification examination, ABIM strongly urges you to prepare for the exam by taking the on-line tutorial. | Read Article
Adolescent Medicine Medical Knowledge Module Available
A new Adolescent Medicine Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment module, developed by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), is now available to all ABIM diplomates enrolled in the Maintenance of Certification program. | Read Article
ABIM 2008 Annual Update Modules Available for Maintenance of Certification Credit
This year, diplomates working to complete the Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge requirement for Maintenance of Certification have another option to earn points with the release of the 2008 Annual Update modules for internal medicine and all subspecialties. | Read Article
Medical Knowledge Modules Explain Correct Responses
In response to diplomate requests, ABIM is now adding brief, evidence-based rationales for the correct answers to the multiple-choice questions in the Annual Update modules. | Read Article
New Functional Enhancements for PIMsm Practice Improvement Modules
In response to diplomate feedback, ABIM recently released an upgraded and improved version of the operating system for its PIMsm Practice Improvement Modules. | Read Article
Maintenance of Certification: Making it Count More
Medical societies are active in many areas of quality improvement and have become vital partners in efforts to enhance the quality of health care. | Read Article
Profiles in Professionalism: Paula F. Ciesielski, MD
Paula Ciesielski, MD, a general internist in private practice, encourages everyone – including those holding time-unlimited certificates – to consider ongoing certification, saying, “If we ask it of our younger colleagues, shouldn't we ask this of ourselves?” | Read Article
News of Interest
The Secure Exam and its Impact on Quality of Care
ABIM President Calls Health Care Crisis “A Perfect Storm” | Read News
News from American Board of Medical Specialties
ABMS recently shared news of an important research study that appeared in the February 5, 2008 issue of Circulation. Although a growing body of research shows that board certification is linked to quality patient care, this study offers new data linking Maintenance of Certification to higher quality care. Researchers found a positive association between recent certification and the care of patients with hypertension and diabetes. | Read News
ABIM Board of Directors Meeting Highlights
The ABIM Board of Directors met February 7-10 for one of its three annual business meetings. At this meeting, the Board concentrated on implementation of the strategic plan it approved in June 2007, particularly regarding ways to expand the relevance, depth, and breadth of Maintenance of Certification assessment tools. | Read Article
More Health Plans Recognizing Maintenance of Certification
The list of health plans recognizing and rewarding diplomates who complete ABIM’s PIMsm Practice Improvement Modules (PIMs) continues to expand. | Read Article
Requesting Physician Photos
ABIM wants to feature you on our website and in other publications. | Read Article
Call for Diplomate Survey Participants
We welcome your thoughts about everything from our self-evaluation modules to our website. | Read Article
