Value of Certification
Board certification matters. Explore the research and shareable resources that showcase your commitment to demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for excellent patient care.
There are more than 1 billion visits to physician offices every year in the United States.* Whether they are a generalist or specialist, internal medicine physicians are trained to diagnose, treat and help prevent a number of conditions. They are experts in complexity and take on comprehensive, lifelong approaches to patient care.
Internal medicine physicians who are ABIM Board Certified set themselves apart in their commitment to continuing education and regular demonstration of their expertise. They do this by participating in conferences, learning modules and teaching programs, and by regular assessment of their knowledge through testing.
*According to the National Center for Health Statistics. See https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/physician-visits.htm
Patients whose doctors are board certified have a better prognosis on a host of outcomes.
How Certification is Associated with Better Patient Care
Explore ABIM’s research through videos and clear, easy-to-understand graphics designed to help you stay informed and make data-driven decisions.
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