What is the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)?
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the certification of physician specialists in the United States. The ABMS aims to improve the quality of healthcare by certifying doctors who meet high standards of practice and continue their medical education throughout their careers. Board certification is a voluntary process that demonstrates a physician's expertise in a particular specialty or sub-specialty.