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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. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all medicine.

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Hematology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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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. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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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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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. 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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Nephrology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

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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. One notable trend was a higher representation of international medical graduates and osteopathic physicians in the specialty.