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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…

Suzanne K. Woods, MD, Executive Vice President for Credentialing and Initial Certification at the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) has recently been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). ABMS, the…

William “Bill” E. Bell, MD, Professor Emeritus in the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology at the University of Iowa, died June 28, 2023, at the age of 93. He joined the faculty at the University of Iowa after serving as a Captain in the…

Pediatricians who need eight hours of education before obtaining or renewing their controlled substance license with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) can enroll in training opportunities that also provide Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit for Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (MOC Part 2).

The eight-hour training must be provided by an accredited group. The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) fits the requirement because it is a joint CME provider with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) — the organization that creates standards for board certification and lists certified physicians on its website — has increased the amount of physician data that it displays on its Certification Matters website. The changes were made to provide patients and families with additional data that might facilitate informed decision-making when selecting a physician.

The updated website now includes the:

• Certification status for each medical specialty or subspecialty;
• Year of initial certification;
• Most recent year of…

The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) announced today the appointment of John A. Barnard, MD, as Interim President and CEO. Dr. Barnard, who most recently served as Chair-Elect of the ABP’s Board of Directors, assumes the role formerly held by outgoing President and CEO Judy Schaechter, MD, MBA.

Dr. Barnard brings extensive experience in pediatrics and leadership to the interim role. He previously served as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the Ohio State University and Chief of Pediatrics and President of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He maintains board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Certification Exams

Pediatric fellows certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) who wish to become certified in either Sleep Medicine or Hospice and Palliative Medicine may soon apply to take certification examinations in these disciplines annually, beginning in 2023 for Sleep Medicine and 2024 for Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Although the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) administers these two subspecialty exams, ABP-certified pediatricians need to apply through the ABP. The ABP will have different registration dates.

As the ABP dates and details become known, the ABP will inform Sleep Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine program…

In a move that surprised many, the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) recognized the health care QI work of 727 board-certified pediatricians last month by granting them “instant” Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit. ABP staff awarded the credit by reviewing posters and oral abstracts at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting.

When a poster described a project that met requirements for Quality Improvement (MOC Part 4), an ABP staff member — sometimes referred to as the “MOC credit fairy” — gave the lead author a printed card to notify them about the 25 points…

Selected staff members of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) participated in the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting from April 27 to May 1, 2023, to provide educational sessions, engage with pediatricians, and continue building enduring connections within the pediatric community. The conference attracted more than 10,000 pediatricians who attended the five days of programming.

"The educational sessions we provided or supported and the meetings we attended all align with the ABP’s strategic plan,” says Judy Schaechter, MD, MBA, President and CEO of the ABP. “They forward our goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, engagement, and enduring connections. We are grateful to…

The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) is pleased to announce a call for comments on proposed updates to its organizational vision, mission, values, and goals as part of its strategic planning process.

The ABP is seeking input from board-certified pediatricians, health care professionals, the public, and other stakeholders to ensure that the organization's strategic plan is both inclusive and comprehensive.

The call for comments period will begin on Thursday, April 20th, and will continue through Friday, May 19th. This is an opportunity for stakeholders to provide valuable feedback on the proposed updates, helping the ABP to better serve the pediatric community and…