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Exploring Influences on Specialty Aspirations [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective To determine whether an association exists between socioeconomic factors and the intended specialties of medical students at the start of their medical education, specifically focusing on the associated average salaries of these specialties. response rate from 962 students surveyed. rural, urban).

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MOC and the Demise of CME

Dr. Wes

With the ongoing forcing of participation in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) of US physicians by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)and its 24 member boards, we are seeing the slow demise of physician-selected Continuing Medical Education (CME) in America.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. But AR also found a home in dentistry for both educational and clinical purposes.

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Apply to the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program

ABIM

To help advance this mission, ABIM and the ABIM Foundation are proud to sponsor the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholars Program , a year-long, part-time research program that supports early career physicians and researchers as they strive to become leaders in their field.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

Eye conditions through augmented reality Patient education is key in prevention and it also gives the best chance for physicians to arrive at the most accurate diagnosis based on their patients’ explanation of their symptoms. Learn more about the technological future of medical specialties from our latest e-book !

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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. If you receive an email with a survey asking for input on a blueprint, please take the time to respond.

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

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.