Board-certified
Board-certified
Board-certified (/bɔːrd sərˈtɪfaɪd/) is a term used in the medical profession to denote a practitioner who has successfully completed an examination process by a medical specialty board and has been granted the status of being certified in a particular medical specialty.
Etymology
The term "board-certified" originates from the practice of medical professionals being certified by a board of their peers. The term "board" refers to a group of professionals in the same field who evaluate and certify the qualifications of their peers.
Related Terms
- Medical Specialty Board: A professional body responsible for the certification of practitioners in a specific medical specialty.
- Medical Specialty: A specific area of medical practice that a practitioner can choose to specialize in.
- Certification: The formal acknowledgement that a practitioner has met certain standards and qualifications in their field.
- Medical Profession: The field of work that involves the practice of medicine and healthcare.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Board-certified
- Wikipedia's article - Board-certified
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