Why Become Board Certified?

 

IEBDAMS board certification demonstrates to your patients, employers, and peers that you have made a commitment to:

• High professional standards, lifelong learning, and assessment

• Ongoing proficiency in competencies required of a physician or specialist

• Critically evaluating your practice

• Acquiring new skills

• Adapting your practice to changing patient health needs

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As a physician or specialist who is board certified, you show:

To Patients and Families — that you care enough to be tested against rigorous standards and continue to learn and improve your practice.

• 98% of patients expect their doctors to stay up to date with the latest medical advances

• Patients often seek information about their doctor’s

To Employers — that you are valuable in supporting an environment of professionalism.

• Many organizations require board certification as a condition of employment

• Commitment to board certification contributes to staff retention and increased patient safety

To Colleagues — that you are a role model for:

• Professional development

• Lifelong learning

• Dedication to excellence in patient care

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How Do I Get Board Certified?

How does the board certification process work? Most physicians and specialists follow this step-by-step approach. Contact the IEBDAMS for the specialty you are interested in to learn more about certification requirements.