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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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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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In 2024, 77% of eligible ABIM Board Certified endocrinologists who chose an assessment opted for the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam. Special Consideration IMG Pilot Pathway* In August 2024 , the ABIM Council proposed a pilot model for exceptionally qualified IMGs pursuing accredited subspecialty fellowship in the U.S.

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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This is now being reviewed by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which oversees ABIM. In 2024, 75% of infectious disease physicians who chose an assessment opted for the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam.