Certifying Physicians
Who Demonstrate
the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes Essential for Excellent Patient Care

Christopher Barnett, MD ABIM Certified since 2004
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The Impact of ABIM Certification
Insights at a Glance
Approximately one in every four practicing physicians—more than 260,000 doctors—is ABIM Board Certified. ABIM Board Certified physicians are primary care physicians, hospitalists and specialists practicing across 20 different disciplines of medicine.

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79%Reported a positive impact on practice
Physicians shared examples of how MOC exam prep directly improved their practice.
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>90k Certificates maintained with the LKA
Since 2022, doctors have chosen the LKA 4:1 over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam.
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≥75%of our Board members actively practice
Our Board of Directors bring real-world clinical insight to guide policies and programs.
Our Commitment is Improving the Physician Experience
ABIM is committed to improving the physician’s experience with certification. We engage with physicians to shape better, more inclusive programs and products. Want to share your feedback? Join the Community Insights Network!