ABIM

JUNE 30, 2025

Dr. McDonald pointed out that internal ABIM studies have suggested that medical knowledge starts becoming outdated after about five years, which was part of the decision behind the LKA’s five-year cycle. More than half—10,072 (58%)—are simultaneously maintaining certification in internal medicine.

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ABIM

JUNE 12, 2025

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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ABIM

JUNE 24, 2025

Upgrades to the ABIM website and Physician Portal for 2025, designed to make it easier for both physicians and the public to find information. The group discussed policy shifts and potential implications for graduate medical education and health equity.

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ABIM

JUNE 4, 2025

He also shared more about ABIM’s work in health equity, focused on alternative licensure models and physicians who have trained but do not have a pathway to Board Eligibility or ABIM Board Certification. See the discussion on the Special Consideration IMG (International Medical Graduates) Pilot Pathway below.)

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ABIM

JUNE 11, 2025

This is now being reviewed by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which oversees ABIM. IDSA representatives noted that program directors are carefully monitoring how visa constraints are impacting fellows who are international physicians and that additional data on these impacts would be shared later this year.

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ABIM

MAY 30, 2025

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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