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Stop the ABMS monopoly

Emmanuel K. Konstantakos, MD
Physician
March 11, 2022

Currently, there are three multi-specialty certifying bodies recognized within our health care system. The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS). Albeit we state there are three, for some time the ABMS has been certifying osteopathic physicians with AOA in practice coming into the fold.

We constantly speak of the crisis of physician shortages. Yet, crisis or no crisis, …

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Stop the ABMS monopoly

You have options when it comes to board certification

Emmanuel K. Konstantakos, MD
Physician
November 9, 2020

It’s good to have options, isn’t it?

So why isn’t there an option when it comes to taking your boards? In other words, can’t residents have a say with which board to become certified with once they’re done with their residency?

Well, there’s good news for you. The answer is yes. You definitely have options. There are other boards for your initial written exams. (And that also includes the oral exams for …

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You have options when it comes to board certification

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