If you are interested in this role, apply by filling out the online Candidate Information Form at the bottom of the page.
| Entity: | Board of Directors |
| Term Start: | 7/1/22 |
| Term End: | 6/30/25 |
| May be renewed: | Twice (Three-year terms) |
| Questions? Contact: | governanceservices@abim.org |
Role
The role of the Board of Directors is to:
- Determine and advance ABIM's mission and strategic policies, and to ensure the primacy, relevance and value of ABIM Board Certification;
- Be external-facing and future-focused in setting the direction and strategy for the organization, including setting overall goals and long-range plans for ABIM;
- Establish fiscal policy and provide adequate resources for the activities of the organization;
- Develop and maintain links and relationships to ABIM's constituencies and the community; and
- Exercise ultimate fiduciary responsibility and authority.
For more information view ABIM Governance.
Expertise/Qualifications
The Board of Directors seeks a non-physician member.
We are looking for any of the following attributes of a non-physician member to join the Board of Directors:
- Knowledge and expertise in areas important in health care such as:
- health policy
- healthcare systems, including newer models for healthcare delivery
- health information technology
- healthcare management
- assessment or quality improvement science
- science and/or medical education
- Business and/or finance
- Experience leading large institutional change
- Ability to interact and collaborate with physicians and individuals from a variety of health care-related backgrounds
- Prior service in roles representing the public interest sought; prior experience with board service (not required but preferable)
- Insight reflecting a thorough understanding of and support for ABIM's mission
Requirements for ABIM Service
- Commitment to ABIM's mission "to enhance the quality of health care by certifying internists and subspecialists who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for excellent patient care."
- Genuine interest in professional development and standard-setting for internal medicine and its subspecialties.
- Willingness to comply with the MOC Participation Policy for Physicians Serving ABIM which includes a requirement that diplomates certified before 1990 who have never passed an MOC exam must take and pass an MOC exam within the first three years of ABIM service.
- Willingness to comply with ABIM's Financial and Academic conflict of interest policies, which require relationship disclosures be updated at least annually, and prohibit participation in "board review" or "board prep" courses throughout ABIM service.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills, as well as ability to meet deadlines and complete task assignments.
Time Commitment
Board of Directors meets in-person five times a year. Three meetings (October, April and June) are held in ABIM's Philadelphia office; two meetings (February and August) take place in different U.S. locations, including western states. Additional meetings are held via webinar, as needed. All Directors are assigned to serve on at least one of the Board's five standing committees, which each have their own tasks and meetings. Directors serve an initial three-year term, renewable twice for a total of nine years eligibility, pending satisfactory performance.
Submission Deadline:
10/8/21
Decision Expected:
Spring 2022
Candidates will be asked to provide:
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Letter of Support from a colleague who knows you and your work well.
- Reference Contact Information – ABIM contacts references for insight into candidates' personal characteristics and collaboration style.
- Personal Statement – Approximately 300 words describing your perspective of the ABIM mission and your role in it.
To be considered for this opening, please complete and submit the online Candidate Information Form.