ABIM

APRIL 24, 2025

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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ABIM

JUNE 4, 2025

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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ABIM

JUNE 11, 2025

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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