DIPLOMATE NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

May 2021:             

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS: The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has opened its 80-day “Draft Standards for Continuing Certification – Call for Comments”, beginning today through Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST. The “Call for Comment” is actively seeking input and feedback from all stakeholders who possess, use, or rely upon the board certification credential as an indicator of a diplomate’s professionalism and proficiency in specialty knowledge and skills. The feedback received will guide and inform the development of the final Draft Standards for Continuing Certification (“Draft Standards”), which will be considered by the ABMS Board of Directors in October 2021.

October 1, 2020:    Third Quarter (ending 9/30/20) Assessment Update

July 1, 2020:           CME Credit for CertLink Assessment

April 1, 2020:         CertLink Assessment and COVID-19

April 2018:             Changes to Continuous Certification and Implementation of CertLink

Keep Your ABCRS Profile Updated –  Diplomates will be receiving emails from ABCRS and the CertLink platform regarding  deadlines and requirements on a regular basis. We strongly encourage you to update your contact information by signing into the ABCRS website at www.abcrs.org Click here for instructions. http://www.abcrs.org/my-abcrs-personal-profile-timetable/

Check your ABCRS MOC Fee payment history and print receipts at any time by logging on to your ABCRS Financial page. Click here for instructions http://www.abcrs.org/annual-moc-fee/