Press Releases

Philadelphia, PA, August 15, 2017 – More than 800 doctors participated in a research study to help the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) determine the feasibility and impact of incorporating electronic resources used at the point of care into Maintenance of Certification (MOC) exams.

Philadelphia, PA, July 6, 2017 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced new appointments to its governance structure, including new members of the Board of Directors and Council.

Philadelphia, PA, July 6, 2017 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) today announced new appointments to its governance structure, including new Specialty Board and Exam Committee members.

Philadelphia, June 13, 2017 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is continuing to update Maintenance of Certification (MOC) exam content to focus on more of the conditions doctors treat frequently and find important to diagnose.

Philadelphia, PA, and Chicago, IL, April 18, 2017 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME^®) have expanded their collaboration to recognize more accredited continuing medical education (CME) for Maintenance of Certification (MOC). With this expansion, accredited providers are now able to register activities that meet ABIM's requirements for Medical Knowledge and/or Practice Assessment MOC.

Chicago, March 22, 2017 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) today announces the appointments of Jeffrey Berns, MD, as Chair-elect of the ABIM Council; Olakunle Akinboboye, MD, as Chair of the ABIM Cardiovascular Board; and Mark Udden, MD, as Chair-elect of the ABIM Hematology Board.

Chicago, March 14, 2017 – The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) approved the establishment of a new Focused Practice designation at its March 2017 Board of Directors meeting.

Philadelphia, March 9, 2017 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is concerned that the executive order, announced this week and effective on March 16, will disrupt physicians and care for patients.

Philadelphia, January 31, 2017 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certifies more than 200,000 physicians across America and in 60 countries around the world.

Philadelphia, January 24, 2017 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced today that Judith (Judi) Cassel, MPP, has joined the organization as Chief of Staff and will chair the Senior Executive Team.