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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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McDonald shared more about a pilot model announced last year that would create a pathway for exceptionally qualified international medical graduates (IMGs) successfully completing ACGME-accredited subspecialty fellowship to become Board eligible in Internal Medicine and subspecialties.

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Gastroenterology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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The Specialty Board discussed the LKA in greater detail, as well as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in assessment development and the integration of public members in ABIM Governance. More than half—10,072 (58%)—are simultaneously maintaining certification in internal medicine.

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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At this meeting, the Rheumatology Board received statistics on the current state of active certification in rheumatology, assessment enrollment, demographics and pass rates, and data from post-assessment surveys. Thousands of subspecialists are also using the LKA to reinstate their lapsed certifications in internal medicine.

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Hematology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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Of note, 14,777 physicians have been ABIM Board Certified in Hematology since it was first offered in 1972, with 10,730 currently maintaining valid certification and 7,445 simultaneously maintaining certification in internal medicine. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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Of note, 13,149 physicians have been certified in infectious disease since it was first offered in 1972, with 10,119 certifications still currently valid. A small number of infectious disease physicians are dual-certified, meaning they maintain an additional certification—the largest number (208) in critical care medicine.

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Nephrology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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Upgrades to the ABIM website and Physician Portal for 2025 designed to make it easier to find information for both physicians and the public. Rodriguez, MD , Chair of the Nephrology Board, and John C. Dr. McDonald addressed some Specialty Board members’ concerns about physicians who find the MOC program unclear or confusing.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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Of note, 11,224 physicians have been board certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism since the certification was first offered in 1972. In 2024, 77% of eligible ABIM Board Certified endocrinologists who chose an assessment opted for the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam.