Vision and Mission

The vision, mission, values, and goals of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) inform all of our work.

Vision

Advancing the health of all children

Mission

Certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement

Values

  • Belonging: Valuing diverse peoples, perspectives and experiences
  • Collaboration: Working with others to achieve meaningful outcomes
  • Consistency: Making impartial decisions
  • Excellence: Continually improving to do our best work
  • Integrity: Maintaining the highest ethical standards and behaviors

Goals

  • Continuously improve our assessment and certification processes
  • Ensure that each experience with the ABP is respectful and professional
  • Leverage our unique role as a certifying body to foster learning, improvement, and excellence in pediatric care
  • Engage with partners to improve child health and equity
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