The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) oversees Board Certification of physician specialists in the U.S. Promoting higher standards & better care.

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In September of 1991, the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics became a Member Board of ABMS. Thank you, ABMGG, for promoting lifelong learning, excellence and professionalism in medical genetics and genomics for the past 35 years. #HigherStandardsBetterCare
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In-person connection is at the heart of #ABMS2026! Rodney Campbell of the @ABR_Radiology, shares why he looks forward to the ABMS Conference each year. Rodney values the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the 23 other ABMS Member Boards.
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#ABMS2026 attendees stopped by the ABMS Pavilion to connect, choose badge ribbons, share how their work contributes to “Higher Standards. Better Care.” and test drive the ABMS Data Viewer. Explore the Data Viewer: abms.org/abms-board-certific… Thank you to everyone who stopped by!
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Puppy Playtime brought some four-legged fun to #ABMS2026! 🐶 Thanks to ABMS Conference 2026 Sponsor ITS, attendees took a fun “paws” from the conference to spend time with adoptable dogs from Second City Canine Rescue (SCCR). To support SCCR's mission: bit.ly/4ctYr8y
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ABMS is thrilled to welcome a record number of staff members from @ABIMcert to #ABMS2026! Thank you all for working hard to ensure that internal medicine physicians have the knowledge and skills to deliver the highest quality care to patients.
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Thank you to #ABMS2026 Sponsors for making this year's conference a success! To learn more about our Sponsors, visit: bit.ly/46qjEgc
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It’s the connections that make #ABMS2026 special. Courtney Walsh, PMP, Associate Executive Director of Certification Services for @ABEMCert, shares that engaging with colleagues from peer ABMS Member Boards is her favorite part of #ABMS2026!
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Thank you, #ABMS2026 Exhibitors! Our attendees enjoyed learning how your products and services can benefit the board certification community and the patients they serve. Learn about our exhibitors: bit.ly/4cObRwj
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Welcome staff members from @ABEMCert to #ABMS2026! Thank you all for working hard to ensure that emergency medicine physicians have the knowledge and skills to deliver the highest quality care to patients.
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Today’s Lois Margaret Nora Endowed Lecture Series at #ABMS2026 was moderated by ABMS President and CEO Richard E. Hawkins, MD, with: Wunmi Bakare, @SCProdigy (virtual) Brant J. Oliver, PhD, MS, MPH, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Promise Partnership Laura L. Sessums, JD, MD, FACP, @ABIMcert
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David G. Nichols, MD, MBA, FAAP, FCCM, & @ABAPhysicians were recognized with 2026 Service Awards at #ABMS2026. Dr. Nichols received the Distinguished Service Award, while ABA received the inaugural Innovation Award. Congratulations our honorees! @ab_peds @HopkinsMedicine
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Congratulations to the #ABMS2026 Poster Session Recognition Award winners! Pictured with ABMS Research and Education Foundation Director Martin Pusic, MD: Emily K. Toutkoushian, PhD, @ABAPhysicians Adam L. Turner, MPH, PMP, @ab_peds Andrew Bazemore, MD, MPH, @TheABFM
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Daniel J. Schumacher, MD, PhD, MEd, received the inaugural ABMS Distinguished Scholar Award at #ABMS2026. A member of the inaugural 2014-2015 ABMS Scholars cohort, Dr. Schumacher is the first recipient of this new award. Congratulations! @CincyChildrens @ab_peds
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Our thanks to #ABMS2026 Foundation Sponsor Dane Street, which delivers comprehensive, high-quality independent medical examinations, peer reviews, and other clinical review services for the commercial and government sectors. @danestreet ➡️ danestreet.com
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From 12:30 to 1:00 pm CST on September 17, enjoy lunch while learning about #ABMS2026 Digital Impact Sponsor ROC-P and its services during an Exhibitor Showcase. ROC-P: Where Every Piece Clicks Into Place. ➡️roc-p.com
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ABMS is thrilled to welcome staff members from the American Board of Anesthesiology to #ABMS2026! Thank you all for working hard to ensure that anesthesiologists have the knowledge and skills to deliver the highest quality care to patients. #theABA #Anesthesiology
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Join Signature Sponsor Heuristic Solutions for breakfast, lunch, and all networking breaks on September 17 at #ABMS2026. Learn about its flagship platform, LearningBuilder, that provides an easy-to-use interface across the credential lifecycle. ➡️ heuristics.net
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ABMS recognized Susan M. Edgman-Levitan, PA, and Daniel J. Cole, MD, with 2026 Service Awards at #ABMS2026. Congratulations to both honorees on this well-deserved recognition! @MassGeneral @HarvardMed @HarvardChanSPH @ABIMcert @ABAPhysicians @APSForg @DGSOMUCLA
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#ABMS2026's Opening Plenary, "The Evolving Medical Workforce Landscape — From Unionization to Private Equity Practice Ownership," was thought-provoking, featuring: Catherine Lucey, MD, MACP, @UCSF Zirui Song, MD, PhD, @HarvardMed Maria E. Theodorou, MD, FACP, FHM, @NUFeinbergMed
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On September 17, don't miss "Applying CBME's Framework for Progressive Autonomy to AI in Healthcare" at #ABMS2026. ➡️ Ariel Winn, MD, @BostonChildrens / @harvardmed ➡️ Laura Chiel, MD, MHPE, @BostonChildrens ➡️ Ting Wang, PhD, @ab_peds ➡️ David A. Turner, MD, @ab_peds
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