Board Certification and participation in the ABMS Maintenance of Certification® (ABMS MOC®) program – signified by the Gold Star – demonstrate a doctor’s knowledge and skill in a particular medical specialty or subspecialty. By voluntarily committing to this career-long process, Board Certified doctors play a leadership role in the national movement for health care quality.  The Joint Commission, National Committee for Quality Assurance, health care institutions, insurers, physicians and patients use Board Certification by an ABMS Member Board as an essential tool to assess physician credentials within a given medical specialty.

Even more importantly, this dedication to keeping pace with the latest medical advances and best practices translates into higher standards and better care 

In fact, research increasingly links specialty certification and continuous professional development programs such as the ABMS MOC program with improved quality of care.

Research Supports Benefits of Board Certification >