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At Long Last, FDA Unveils Plan for Rare Disease Innovation Hub

FDA Law Blog

As originally proposed, this new Committee could be convened in conjunction with the existing medical specialty area-focused advisory committees, akin to the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee. those reviewed by the CDER Division of Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics).

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Ruiz, MD, Chair, ABIM Geriatric Medicine Board The Geriatric Medicine Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 28, 2025. Visit the ABIM Blog for reports of prior meetings. The following is a summary of the spring meeting.

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News & Notes: Spring 2025

ABIM

The rigorous, formalized blueprint review process includes several steps to gather feedback from physicians, medical specialty societies and medical educators. The post News & Notes: Spring 2025 first appeared on ABIM Blog. This is your chance to help ABIM shape assessments in your discipline.

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PreSTAR: a New Template for Pre Submissions and 513(g) Requests for Information

FDA Law Blog

eSTAR Templates As we have previously explained in our blog post here , eSTAR is an interactive PDF form designed to assist users in creating “complete” submissions. For example, the template includes a section for the applicant to classify the device functions by choosing the medical specialty, regulation, and product code.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Christine Twining, MD, Chair, ABIM Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board The Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on April 1, 2025. Visit the ABIM Blog for reports of prior meetings.

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Erin Bonura, MD, Chair, ABIM Infectious Disease Board The Infectious Disease Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of ABIM policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 25, 2025. Visit the ABIM Blog for reports of prior meetings. The following is a summary of the spring meeting.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

After medical school, a person earns the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Most doctors then get additional training in the specialty of their choice. It may surprise you to learn that family medicine is actually a specialty!