Background: We sought to determine whether mannequin-based simulation can reliably
characterize how board-certified anesthesiologists manage simulated medical emergencies …

Assessment in medical education has evolved through a sequence of eras each centering
on distinct views and values. These eras include measurement (eg, knowledge exams …

Purpose Recent changes to medical specialty certification in the USA have prompted the
process to come under intense scrutiny. Methods We review the history of board certification …

Methods: A rigorous, established six-stage scoping review framework was used to identify
the North American certification literature published between January 2006 and May 2016 …

A primary function of continuing education is to facilitate growth and evolution of the
individual doing the learning. The measurement and demonstration of such learning may be …

Competency in healthcare practice has become a priority for sustaining the goals of quality
and safety in patient care delivery. Evaluating maintenance of competency for practitioners …

The content and discussion of the first six chapters along with some key literature provide
the basis upon which the author formulates his views about accreditation, certification, and …

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overwhelmingly due to alcohol or substance abuse (48%), criminal actions (17%), or …

In 2000, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) mandated all 24 specialty
affiliates to limit board certification (BC) duration to 10 years. This occurred against initial …

Quality gurus have long argued that if you get the structures and processes “right,” good
outcomes follow. 1 A clinician's knowledge and skill is a fundamental structure of each …