What is board certification? 
When a physician (doctor of medicine [MD]) has finished the required education and training, he/she is evaluated by certifying boards. MDs who pass the evaluation in their specialty are said to be board-certified. Some specialty boards require MDs to be recertified regularly. They may also need regular education to keep their certification.

Learn more about board certification 
You can visit the websites below to search for your provider and find out about his/her board certification.

• MDs are usually certified by a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• Doctors of osteopathy (DOs) may be certified by either the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)