The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) oversees Board Certification of physician specialists in the U.S. Promoting higher standards & better care.

Chicago, IL
Joined August 2014
We're excited to be at the @ICE_Excellence #EXG2026 meeting! Stop by Booth 114 in the Innovation Hall to connect with the ABMS AssessLink© team and learn more about our assessment solutions for certification, learning, and professional advancement. ➡️ abmsassesslink.com/
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ABMS AssessLink® staff is looking forward to exhibiting at the @ICE_Excellence #EXG2026 conference, October 19–22 in Providence, Rhode Island. Stop by Booth 114 and learn how ABMS AssessLink® supports certification programs and assessment solutions. ➡️ abmsassesslink.com/
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In 2025, ABMS Member Boards awarded 36,206 new specialty certificates and 15,018 new subspecialty certificates. Discover new facts and figures in the 2025–2026 ABMS Board Certification Report: bit.ly/4e9MYvC #HigherStandardsBetterCare
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Who are today’s board certified physicians and specialists? The median age of an ABMS diplomate is 53, and the average age is 55. Among active diplomates, 35.3% are women and 58.3% are men. Learn more: bit.ly/4e9MYvC #HigherStandardsBetterCare
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More than one million physicians and medical specialists are certified by an ABMS Member Board in 38 specialties and 90 subspecialties—demonstrating their knowledge, skills, and commitment to high-quality patient care. bit.ly/4e9MYvC #HigherStandardsBetterCare
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Hear from Ethan Wan, MPH of @UABHeersink about his experience using the online ABMS Data Viewer to forecast the pediatric urology and nephrology workforces through 2060. ABMS Data Viewer: bit.ly/4AcwIn4 #BoardCertification #ABMS2026
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In September of 1991, the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics became a Member Board of ABMS. Thank you, ABMGG, for promoting lifelong learning, excellence and professionalism in medical genetics and genomics for the past 35 years. #HigherStandardsBetterCare
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In-person connection is at the heart of #ABMS2026! Rodney Campbell of the @ABR_Radiology, shares why he looks forward to the ABMS Conference each year. Rodney values the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the 23 other ABMS Member Boards.
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#ABMS2026 attendees stopped by the ABMS Pavilion to connect, choose badge ribbons, share how their work contributes to “Higher Standards. Better Care.” and test drive the ABMS Data Viewer. Explore the Data Viewer: abms.org/abms-board-certific… Thank you to everyone who stopped by!
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Puppy Playtime brought some four-legged fun to #ABMS2026! 🐶 Thanks to ABMS Conference 2026 Sponsor ITS, attendees took a fun “paws” from the conference to spend time with adoptable dogs from Second City Canine Rescue (SCCR). To support SCCR's mission: bit.ly/4ctYr8y
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ABMS is thrilled to welcome a record number of staff members from @ABIMcert to #ABMS2026! Thank you all for working hard to ensure that internal medicine physicians have the knowledge and skills to deliver the highest quality care to patients.
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Thank you to #ABMS2026 Sponsors for making this year's conference a success! To learn more about our Sponsors, visit: bit.ly/46qjEgc
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It’s the connections that make #ABMS2026 special. Courtney Walsh, PMP, Associate Executive Director of Certification Services for @ABEMCert, shares that engaging with colleagues from peer ABMS Member Boards is her favorite part of #ABMS2026!
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Thank you, #ABMS2026 Exhibitors! Our attendees enjoyed learning how your products and services can benefit the board certification community and the patients they serve. Learn about our exhibitors: bit.ly/4cObRwj
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Welcome staff members from @ABEMCert to #ABMS2026! Thank you all for working hard to ensure that emergency medicine physicians have the knowledge and skills to deliver the highest quality care to patients.
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Today’s Lois Margaret Nora Endowed Lecture Series at #ABMS2026 was moderated by ABMS President and CEO Richard E. Hawkins, MD, with: Wunmi Bakare, @SCProdigy (virtual) Brant J. Oliver, PhD, MS, MPH, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Promise Partnership Laura L. Sessums, JD, MD, FACP, @ABIMcert
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David G. Nichols, MD, MBA, FAAP, FCCM, & @ABAPhysicians were recognized with 2026 Service Awards at #ABMS2026. Dr. Nichols received the Distinguished Service Award, while ABA received the inaugural Innovation Award. Congratulations our honorees! @ab_peds @HopkinsMedicine
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Congratulations to the #ABMS2026 Poster Session Recognition Award winners! Pictured with ABMS Research and Education Foundation Director Martin Pusic, MD: Emily K. Toutkoushian, PhD, @ABAPhysicians Adam L. Turner, MPH, PMP, @ab_peds Andrew Bazemore, MD, MPH, @TheABFM
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Daniel J. Schumacher, MD, PhD, MEd, received the inaugural ABMS Distinguished Scholar Award at #ABMS2026. A member of the inaugural 2014-2015 ABMS Scholars cohort, Dr. Schumacher is the first recipient of this new award. Congratulations! @CincyChildrens @ab_peds
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Our thanks to #ABMS2026 Foundation Sponsor Dane Street, which delivers comprehensive, high-quality independent medical examinations, peer reviews, and other clinical review services for the commercial and government sectors. @danestreet ➡️ danestreet.com
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