American Board of Medical Specialties

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a not-for-profit organization established in 1933 to oversee the certification of physician specialists in USA. It includes 24 medical specialty Member Boards. The primary function of ABMS is to assist its Member Boards in developing and implementing educational and professional standards to evaluate and certify physician specialists. By participating in these initiatives, ABMS also serves as a unique and highly influential voice in the healthcare industry, bringing focus and rigor to issues involving specialization and certification in medicine. Each specialist has to become a board certified to enjoy the privileges of his degree and to get the recognition within the profession. The duration for each residency program is listed below, and for further information about the board and the certification process, please visit www.abms.org