If you are interested in this role, apply by filling out the online Candidate Information Form at the bottom of the page.
| Entity: | Advisory Committee |
| Certification Area: | Hospice & Palliative Medicine |
| Term Start: | 07/1/2025 |
| Term End: | 6/30/2028 |
| May be renewed: | Once |
| Questions? Contact: | SpecialtyBoard@abim.org |
Role
ABMS created a model for co-sponsored discipline governance called Advisory Committees. These new Advisory
Committees are similar to Specialty Boards in scope, with representation from each Co-Sponsoring Board. Advisory
Committees are responsible for the broad definition of the discipline across Certification and Maintenance of Certification
(MOC) and ensuring Certification and MOC are relevant and meaningful vehicles in their discipline. Advisory Committees
have oversight over assessment committees.
The Advisory Committee is to:
- Define, refine and set standards in Certification and MOC in the discipline;
- perform oversight/review of performance assessments in the discipline; and
- build partnerships with societies and other organizational stakeholders in support of ABIM work
Expertise/Qualifications
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Advisory Committee is seeking a physician in a community palliative medicine and/or hospice practice with initial certification in internal medicine (ABIM diplomate). Preference will be given to those in rural locations. IMGs and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Diplomates from qualifying boards (ABS, ABPN, ABOG, ABR, and ABPMR) are encouraged to apply.
All advisory committee members are expected to have:
- Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated abilities relevant to their discipline and integrity that is recognized by their community
We are looking for physicians who:
- Have meaningful current clinical practice experience
- Are currently ABIM board certified in their discipline or a qualifying board (ABS, ABPN, ABOG, ABR, and ABPMR)
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop a deep understanding of ABIM programs and the activities that support them
Requirements for ABIM Service
- Commitment to ABIM's mission “to enhance the quality of health care by certifying internists and subspecialists who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for excellent patient care.”
- Genuine interest in professional development and standard-setting for internal medicine and its subspecialties.
- Willingness to comply with the MOC Participation Policy for Physicians Serving ABIM, if applicable, which includes a requirement that diplomates certified before 1990 who have never passed an MOC exam must take and pass an MOC exam within the first three years of ABIM service.
- Willingness to comply with ABIM's Financial and Academic conflict of interest policies, which require relationship disclosures be updated at least annually, and prohibit participation in "board review" or "board prep" courses throughout and two years after ABIM service.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills, as well as ability to meet deadlines and complete task assignments.
Time Commitment
Advisory Committees typically have two one-day meetings per year in Philadelphia, as well as several webinar meetings throughout the year as needed. Advisory Committee members generally serve an initial three-year term, renewable once up to six years of total service, pending satisfactory performance.
Submission Deadline
7/22/2024
Decision Expected
Spring 2025
Candidates will be asked to provide:
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Letter of Support from a colleague who knows you and your work well.
- Personal Statement – Approximately 300 words describing your perspective of the ABIM mission and your role in it.
To be considered for this opening, please complete and submit the online Candidate Information Form.