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Hospice and Palliative Medicine Advisory Committee Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

The University of Colorado offers an AIRE program for any cosponsoring board certified physician. The University of Pennsylvania offers an AIRE program for ABIM, ABEM and ABFM Board Certified physicians as well as qualifying board certified physicians.

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Gastroenterology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

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. Of those, 867 (83%) are maintaining board certification in gastroenterology and 556 (62%) in internal medicine.

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Dave, MD, MPH , inquired how stressors may contribute to candidates failing the certification examination and Dr. McDonald stated that knowledge gaps were the primary cause, though ABIM provides safeguards to reduce stress like grace periods and consideration of compassionate exemptions for extraordinary life circumstances.

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Hematology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

In 2024, 78% of hematologists who were due for an assessment and chose to enroll in one chose the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam, which is on par with the average across specialties. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. Most (49.5%) are in single-specialty group practice or multi-specialty group practice (38%).

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Nephrology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

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. One notable trend was a higher representation of international medical graduates and osteopathic physicians in the specialty.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

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.

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

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.