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The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) celebrates its 90th Anniversary this year, commemorating nearly a century of work dedicated to promoting excellence in medical care for children and adolescents.  

Founded in 1933, the ABP has…

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Distinguished pediatrics leader is recognized for his significant contributions to child and adolescent health, well-being, and equity.

HOUSTON, November 8, 2023 – The American Pediatric Society (APS) is pleased to announce Glenn Flores, MD, as the 2024 David G. Nichols Health Equity Award recipient.

The David G. Nichols Health Equity Award, administered by the APS and endowed by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Foundation, was created to recognize demonstrated excellence in advancing child and adolescent health, well-being, and equity through quality…

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Dr. Satyan Lakshminrusimha

The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) has selected Satyan Lakshminrusimha, MD, MBBS, to receive the 2023 AAP Education Award. Dr. Lakshminrusimha is the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at UC Davis and a member of the American…

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Pediatricians and other visitors to the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) website now have more online tools than ever to help them find information about becoming or remaining certified. The new tools on the public side of the site, before logging in, include a Support webpage with searchable, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and an improved Search Results page.

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Each year, the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) adds new activities to its Maintenance of Certification (MOC) options. While some of the activities replace previous activities of the same name, others are new activities based on patient or health care trends in the United States. All ABP activities are included as part of MOC enrollment. To find them, log into your ABP Portfolio, and choose Part 2 or Part 4 Activity Search.

New MOC Self-Assessment (Part 2) Activities

2023 Decision Skills Self-Assessment

The 2023 Decision Skills Self-Assessment contains approximately 25 multiple-choice…

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Dr. Patrick D. Brophy

Patrick D. Brophy, MD, MHCDS, a celebrated pediatric nephrologist, died Oct. 6, 2023, leaving a void in pediatric medicine. Born in Saskatchewan, Dr. Brophy dedicated his life to advancing health care for children, particularly in the realm of…

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The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) released a special two-part Question of the Week (QOW) series this month, ushering in Newborn Screening Awareness Month. This series aims to elevate awareness around…

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Beginning in 2024, the Subspecialty In-training Examination (SITE) will transition away from delivery at Prometric Testing Centers and will move to in-house administration by pediatric subspecialty training programs. This means fellows from more than 1,000 training programs will no longer have to travel to a Prometric Testing Center.

The change comes after the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) pilot tested the implementation of Internet-Based Testing (IBT) for the 2023 SITE across 16 institutions and four pediatric subspecialty areas.

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Jonathan Webb, MPH, MBA, a member of the Board of Directors for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Foundation and the ABP’s Family Leadership Committee, has been selected for the Obama Foundation’s inaugural Leaders USA program.

During the six-month program, the cohort of 100 Leaders USA participants will meet each week for interactive sessions that include practical skill building for social change, leadership coaching, critical issues discussions, and small group support — all designed to empower them to accelerate positive and lasting change in their communities, regions, and…

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Dr. Yousef Turshani

Yousef Y. Turshani, MD, a member of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Board of Directors, received one of three 2023 Racial Justice in Medicine Awards given by the American Medical Student Association (AMSA). The association presented the…

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