The relevance to clinical practice of the certifying examination in internal medicine
Journal of General Internal MedicinePublished 1 February 1993
John J. Norcini, Susan C. Day, Louis J. Grosso, Lynn O. Langdon, Harry R. Kimball, Richard L. Popp
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Findings suggest that the initial certifying examination is relevant to clinical practice and that many of the examination items are suitable for use in recertification.
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These findings suggest that the initial certifying examination is relevant to clinical practice and that many of the examination items are suitable for use in recertification. Differences in perception appear to exist between practitioners and directors, and the use of practitioner ratings is likely to be a routine part of judging the suitability of items for Board examinations in the future.
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Annals of Internal MedicineTime-Limited Certification and Recertification: The Program of the American Board of Internal Medicine
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After more than 20 years of discussion and debate, the American Board of Internal Medicine decided in December 1986 to join 17 other specialty boards by limiting the duration of validity for all certificates it issued.