What impact will advancements in health care and technology have on pediatric board certification? More than 90 stakeholders gathered at the Future of Certification Summit to explore this crucial question. Discover their insights and ideas:
Spreading misinformation about a lethal disease is unethical, unprofessional, and dangerous and goes against everything we, and our colleagues at
@TheABFM
and
@ABIMcert
, stand for.
Read the full statement:
In this moment of national mourning and anger over the lethal effects of racism, we pledge to do our part to fight racism in children’s lives. A statement from the ABP Board of Directors:
Congratulations to
#pediatrician
Dr. Rachel Levine (
@SecretaryLevine
) on being confirmed as assistant secretary of health at the
@HHSGov
! Dr. Levine maintains certification in Adolescent Medicine.
We support and salute board-certified pediatricians who are advancing child health under extraordinary circumstances. Here's the latest
#COVID19
update regarding your certification. 🔗:
Happy Pride! The ABP PROUDLY celebrates the community of LBGTQI+ board-certified pediatricians. To check out some of what we've done recently to help support better health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ youth, please visit our website.
#happypride
Not enough DiCaprio cheers gifs to go around on days like today. 🥂
Congratulations to all the newly board-certified pediatricians out there!
#pediatrics
We believe all pediatricians have a role in learning about structural racism, implicit bias, & similar topics to help tackle health disparities. To support this, there are new opportunities for pediatricians to earn MOC credit for
#DEI
-related work:
After her own bout with COVID-19, Dr.
@SapnaKmd
is back at work, helping patients in Baltimore.
We are thankful for your health, grateful for your courage, and awed by your dedication. What a hero. ❤️
📣 NEWS: The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) has selected board-certified pediatrician Michael Barone, MD, MPH, as its next President and CEO!
Learn more about Dr. Barone:
Congratulations to
@TheGlennFlores
(📸, right) winner of the 2024 David G. Nichols (📸, left) Health Equity Award. This award recognizes Dr. Flores’ outstanding contributions to advancing child and adolescent health, well-being, and equity.
@PASMeeting
#PAS2024
Dr.
@NdidiUnaka
, leader of the group charged with updating the EPA about population health and QI to better address health inequities among children, adolescents, and young adults, documents their journey on the ABP Blog.
#pediatrics
#antiracism
Dr.
@NdidiUnaka
, leader of the group charged with updating the EPA about population health and QI to better address health inequities among children, adolescents, and young adults, documents their journey on the ABP Blog.
#pediatrics
#antiracism
We believe all pediatricians have a role in learning about structural racism, implicit bias, & similar topics to help tackle health disparities. To support this, there are new opportunities for pediatricians to earn MOC credit for
#DEI
-related work:
Dr. Judy Schaechter, MD, MBA is a practicing general pediatrician, educator, child health leader, and policy analyst.
And beginning in January, she’ll be the new President and CEO of the ABP. READ:
In honor of
#JuneTeenth2021
, pediatrician, program director, & Assistant Dean in the Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
@brownmedicine
,
@DocPatTeachOne
is speaking virtually to the ABP staff on how to create inclusive environments for learning. Thank you, Dr. Poitevien!
Celebrating
#Pride2023
with gratitude for LGBTQIA+ board-certified pediatricians! The expertise and compassion of the pediatric community are pivotal to the health of LGBTQIA+ youth. Learn more about how to support better health outcomes on our website:
Dr.
@NdidiUnaka
, leader of the group charged with updating the EPA about population health and QI to better address health inequities among children, adolescents, and young adults, documents their journey on the ABP Blog.
#pediatrics
#antiracism
Happy Thank a Resident Day! A special shoutout to all pediatric residents who work tirelessly to care for patients. Your commitment to improving the health of children is invaluable. Thank you!
#ThankAResidentDay
In 1934, five women were among the first group of certified pediatricians. All five set the stage for the generations of women who followed; one stood out with a career that shattered several glass ceilings along the way.
#womenshistorymonth
A working group of board-certified pediatricians recently updated the ABP’s entrustable professional activity (EPA) about population health and quality improvement to better address health inequities among children, adolescents, and young adults.
#meded
Dr. Heather Haq of
@bcmhouston
and
@TexasChildrens
: “Masking...physical distancing, testing, contact tracing, quarantining, and vaccinating do help. If we abandon these crucial tools now, we are putting our children in harm’s way.”
In March,
#ABPcertified
pediatrician
@SapnaKmd
was diagnosed with
#Covid19
. After recovering, she returned to work to help treat patients. She sat down with ABP President/CEO David Nichols to discuss her experience. FULL INTERVIEW:
Happy International Women's Day! We celebrate all the amazing women who work tirelessly to ensure the health and well-being of children in the United States and throughout the world.
#IWD2023
#WomenInMedicine
Congratulations to all newly certified pediatricians! 🎉
Show pride in your accomplishment and request "I AM CERTIFIED" lapel pins,
window clings, and other materials:
The new
@NationalMedAssn
grant will fund an educational session for pediatricians at the NMA annual convention for the next five years. 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
Read more:
We at the American Board of Pediatrics thank and salute pediatricians who are protecting kids with immunizations according to established guidelines.
To review those guidelines, please visit the
@AmerAcadPeds
' website.
#ivax2protect
Did you know? Pediatricians appear in dance videos that go viral 47% more than physicians in other medical specialties.**
**Okay. This is unconfirmed. Maybe it just SEEMS that way. Either way, we love your moves,
@uncchildrens
. 🕺🏾
Board-certified pediatricians may earn Part 2 points for completing any of the following certifications:
✔️ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
✔️ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
✔️ Basic Life Support (BLS)
✔️ Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
In 1934, five women were among the first group of certified pediatricians. All five set the stage for the generations of women who followed; one stood out with a career that shattered several glass ceilings along the way.
#womenshistorymonth
.
@DrKeilaLopez
merged 2 loves, public health & pediatric cardiology, & began a career dedicated to recognizing & eliminating health inequities associated with congenital heart disease. Her outstanding work is why we named her the 2021 Paul V. Miles Fellow.
Congratulations to pediatrician Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH, a worldwide leader in injury prevention, who was named the 2021 recipient of the Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award! 🎖️ 🏆
Pediatricians play a critical role in supporting parents to understand and choose vaccinations.
We are dancing along to
#ABPcertified
Dr.
@NicoleB_MD
's TikTok. 💃🏼
Presenting a poster
@PASMeeting
? Be on the lookout for the ABP’s Kristi and Laura! 👀
If you see an ABP postcard beside your poster, you’ll be automatically receiving Part 4 MOC credit for your work.
#PAS2024
#ABPatPAS24
The Federation of Pediatric Organizations (FOPO), of which the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) is a member, has issued a statement in support of transgender children and youth, their families, and health care providers.
Dr. Ndidi Unaka of
@CincyChildrens
and the ABP's Dr. David Turner sat down to discuss competency-based medical education and how it can be used to fight racism and more on
@ChildrensColo
's
#ChartingPediatrics
podcast.
🎧 full ep:
Dr. Sarah Hambrook, a pediatrician in Milwaukee, WI, is still suffering long-term effects from contracting COVID-19 more than six months ago.
She's urging parents to get their kids vaccinated when they're eligible.
In 1934, five women were among the first group of certified pediatricians. All five set the stage for the generations of women who followed; one stood out with a career that shattered several glass ceilings along the way.
📢 Exciting news for pediatric subspecialty fellows! Beginning in 2024, the Subspecialty In-training Examination (SITE) will transition to in-house administration. Learn about the pilot program and additional details: 🏥📚
Residency is a critical component of graduate medical training, offering in-depth exposure to the world of practicing medicine. It often leads to long working hours and a great many responsibilities.
Residents: Thank you for all you do! ❤️ 💙
#ThankaResidentDay
Happy National Doctors' Day to all the doctors out there, especially the board-certified pediatricians all over the world (...and those working at the ABP)!
Thank YOU. 🩺❤️
(📸 by ABP staff of a whiteboard wall in our office)
The Exhibit Hall is open
@PASMeeting
!
Stop by booth 519. The ABP team is available to answer all of your certification questions. 🇨🇦
#PAS2024
#ABPatPAS24
“I want to make sure we have enough services to meet the behavioral health demands both in and outside of schools as kids start to go back to school." -
@mommy_call
of
@ChildrensPhila
For the first time, Juneteenth will be an official holiday at the ABP. In honor of this important milestone in our nation's history, our office will be closed on Monday, June 20th.
#juneteenth
Dr. Heather Haq of
@bcmhouston
and
@TexasChildrens
: “Masking...physical distancing, testing, contact tracing, quarantining, and vaccinating do help. If we abandon these crucial tools now, we are putting our children in harm’s way.”
The ABP Foundation, in collaboration with
@UNCSheps
and SMAP, unveils a model projecting the future pediatric subspecialty workforce. Discover key insights in the "Pediatrics" supplement. Learn more:
#pediatrics
#subspecialties
When should your child get their flu 💉 ?
“What I say to patients is to try and get your appointment by Halloween.” -
#ABPcertified
pediatrician Dr. Jean Moorjani of
@APHospital
.
Special Announcement! The Association of Pediatric Program Directors (
@APPDconnect
) is honored to be the recipient of the the 2023 ACGME (
@acgme
) Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. Read our press release➡️
#MedEd
#pediatrics
#DEI
Dr. Nichols, President & CEO of the ABP, will retire at the end of this year after nearly 25 years of service.
We asked his former colleague, Dr. Gail McGuinness, to describe the personal qualities of this man for whom many are grateful.
#thankyouDGN
When Thomas Glenn was born with a rare heart defect, his parents were given a choice — make him comfortable until he died or have the first of three open-heart surgeries.
He's now a board-certified pediatrician and a pediatric cardiology fellow.
In March,
#ABPcertified
pediatrician
@SapnaKmd
was diagnosed with
#Covid19
. After recovering, she returned to work to help treat patients. She sat down with ABP President/CEO David Nichols to discuss her experience. FULL INTERVIEW:
Parenting a child with a chronic condition takes a toll. For many families, support to build resilience and emotional health has been hard to obtain. Learn about the
#RoadmapProject
🛣️, which aims to help those families. How? Read the latest on our blog:
📣 NEWS: The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) has selected board-certified pediatrician Michael Barone, MD, MPH, as its next President and CEO!
Learn more about Dr. Barone:
You asked. We listened. 👂
As a result, we've simplified MOC point totals, and you can now roll over up to 25 extra Part 4 points to your next cycle.
Watch or visit our website for additional details:
We believe all pediatricians have a role in learning about structural racism, implicit bias, & similar topics to help tackle health disparities. To support this, there are new opportunities for pediatricians to earn MOC credit for
#DEI
-related work:
Kristin Sohl, MD, is increasing access to
#autism
care through
@ECHOAutism
, a virtual learning network offering real-time access to experts.
Ahead of
#WorldMentalHealthDay
, she sat down with us to talk about her work.
It's a 🦅?
It's a ✈️?
Nope. It's outgoing ABP President and CEO Dr. David G. Nichols rappelling down the side of a building for charity. He retires at the end of this year after nearly 25 years of service.
#thankyouDGN
"As pediatricians who are...involved in patient care & intimately understand the workflow of a practicing pediatrician, it is important for us to have a seat at the table & use our experiences to...influence the board certification process." - Nicole Washington, MD, ABP Volunteer
Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of our future colleagues. Cheers to the new residents who have earned their spot in the medical field. You are the future of health care! 🥂
#MatchDay2023
#MedicalEducation
Want to learn how to better support gender nonconforming children?
"Caring for the Transgender Child" is a new self-assessment designed to do just that, as well as two new and related Question of the Week (QOW) topics. Log in to your ABP Portfolio to find it and get started.
We’ve lost our Patience…because she’s out awarding credit during today’s poster session! 👀 👀 👀
Here she is with
@DeepaliHandaNeo
, whose work qualifies for 25 Part 4 MOC points. Great work, Dr. Handa!
#ABPatPAS
#PAS2023
Have a poster presentation
@PASMeeting
? Be on the lookout for Patience! 👀
If you find one of these postcards beside your poster or abstract, 25 Part 4 points will be added to your ABP Portfolio in the coming days. Be sure to tag us on social media, too!
#ABPatPAS
#PAS2023
Dr. Priscilla Chan is a co-CEO of one of the most well-funded philanthropic organizations in the world. She's also a board certified pediatrician.
Oh yeah and she's married to some Mark guy. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Over 22 million people in the U.S. identify as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We proudly celebrate the extraordinary contributions Asian American and Pacific Islanders have made in the field of pediatrics!
#AAPIHeritageMonth
"Lynelle, you can never become a doctor."
Dr. Lynelle Boamah is now the first African American female Medical Corps commanding officer of a naval hospital (she's also certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and General Pediatrics).
Dr. Nichols, President & CEO of the ABP, will retire at the end of this year after nearly 25 years of service.
We asked his former colleague, Dr. Gail McGuinness, to describe the personal qualities of this man for whom many are grateful.
#thankyouDGN