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Initial Certification Research

Part I Practice Analysis Completed

In 2023, a practice analysis was completed to update the Part I Examination content outline. Click for more information about the resulting outline and content weights, including the process for developing the outline.

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Initial Certification Research

Published: Comparison of State Board Disciplinary Actions in Board-Certified Versus Non-Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

A research team led by Lawrence R. Robinson, MD, recently had their research article on disciplinary action in board certified versus non-board-certified physicians published ahead of print in the PM&R Journal. Read Dr. Robinson's summary of the research and see the full article here.

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Primary Certification

Part II Examination Vignette Roleplay: Domains A-E

Now all in one place for your convenience: An entire Part II Examination Vignette, role-played by Drs. James McDeavitt and Carolyn Kinney.

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Continuing Certification Research

Published: Association of participation in the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Maintenance of Certification Program and physician disciplinary actions

Can ABPMR maintenance of certification participation predict which physicians are at risk for future state medical board disciplinary actions?

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Initial Certification Research

Published: Does performance on the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation initial certification examinations predict future physician disciplinary actions?

Can ABPMR Board Certification predict which physicians have higher (or lower) risk for future state medical board disciplinary actions?

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LA-PMR

Longitudinal Assessment Pilot User Satisfaction Results Are In

ABPMR CertLink Pilot Participants have spoken: Overwhelmingly, they say longitudinal assessment is a valuable learning tool, helping them identify knowledge gaps and adding value to their board certification.. Read the story for the full results.

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CC

PIP Spotlight: Decreasing Fluoroscopy Exposure During Radiofrequency Ablation in the Lumbar Spine

We’re introducing the PIP Spotlight: A periodic highlight by ABPMR of high-quality Practice Improvement Projects (PIPs) submitted for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV credit. This PIP Spotlight is by Mark Drymalski, MD.

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ABPMR and ABMS Respond to Department of Justice Letter

Recently, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice was written in response to a request for input on state legislation in Maryland that would restrict the use of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) as a quality metric by hospitals and health plans. Read more about the letter, the ABPMR's view, and the response from the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

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