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The certification process in adolescent medicine

D W Butzin1, R O Guerin, L O Langdon

  • 1American Board of Pediatrics, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514-1651, USA.

The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
|December 31, 1998
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The American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Internal Medicine established adolescent medicine certification to enhance care for adolescents. This process ensures rigorous training and knowledge verification for physicians specializing in this unique developmental stage.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Adolescent Health
  • Board Certification

Background:

  • Adolescent medicine has emerged as a distinct field over the past 30 years.
  • There is a growing body of knowledge regarding the complex health needs of adolescents.
  • Physicians require specialized training to address the unique biological, psychological, and social factors influencing adolescent health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the certification process in adolescent medicine.
  • To characterize candidates undergoing the first two certifying examinations.
  • To outline the goals of establishing rigorous standards for adolescent medicine specialists.

Main Methods:

  • Joint administration of certifying examinations by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).

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  • Data collection on candidate numbers and examination dates (November 15, 1994, and November 18, 1997).
  • Analysis of candidate characteristics for the initial examinations.

    • Main Results:

    • The first examination in 1994 had 295 candidates.
    • The second examination in 1997 had 197 candidates, with 170 first-time takers.
    • The report details the characteristics of candidates from these initial certification efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • Certification in adolescent medicine aims to improve patient care quality for adolescents.
    • The program seeks to advance training and research in adolescent health.
    • Establishing rigorous standards verifies physician knowledge and promotes expertise in adolescent medicine.