ABIM

JUNE 20, 2025

ABIM is pleased to announce openings on the Board of Directors , ABIM Council and several Specialty Boards for initial three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026. If you have a genuine interest in professional development and standard setting for internal medicine and its subspecialties, consider applying to one of the openings below.

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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 McDonald pointed out that internal ABIM studies have suggested that medical knowledge starts becoming outdated after about five years, which was part of the decision behind the LKA’s five-year cycle.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 11, 2025

This is now being reviewed by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which oversees ABIM. Johnson, MD, FACP, FIDSA , Senior Vice President for Academic and Medical Affairs, led a discussion with the Infectious Disease Board on community practice in the specialty to create a more inclusive understanding of its role and scope.

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ABIM

JUNE 24, 2025

The group discussed policy shifts and potential implications for graduate medical education and health equity. Dr. McDonald acknowledged that recent executive orders have emphasized more competition in medical and legal education accreditation, but reaffirmed ABIM’s commitment to evidence-based practice and health equity.

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ABIM

JUNE 4, 2025

See the discussion on the Special Consideration IMG (International Medical Graduates) Pilot Pathway below.) She also sought input on overlapping aspects of community practice across the disciplines of internal medicine to inform ABIM’s recruitment efforts for broad physician representation in governance roles.

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