If you are interested in applying for this role you will find a button to the ABIM Governance Candidate Information Form at the bottom of this page.
| Entity: | Specialty Board |
| Certification Area: | N/A |
| Term Start: | 7/1/2025 |
| Term End: | 6/30/2028 |
| May be renewed: | Once |
| Questions? Contact: | SpecialtyBoard@abim.org |
Role
The role of the Specialty Board 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.
For more information view ABIM Governance.
Expertise/Qualifications
The ABIM Rheumatology Board is seeking an inter-professional health care team member(e.g. RN, RRT, APRN, PA, PharmD, licensed social worker) who has experience working in rheumatology . Candidates who have served in leadership positions at regional or national levels in associated professional organizations are especially preferred.
Underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Must have a basic understanding of rheumatology, testing, treatments, and service providers
- Ability to interact and collaborate with physicians and individuals from a variety of healthcare-related backgrounds
- Advocates for/involved in nonclinical aspects of the disease such as insurance, health-care legislation, etc.
- Prior service in roles representing the public interest, foundation, fundraising, advocacy, and other types of support specific to the condition of the disease sought; prior Board experience a plus
All specialty board 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
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
Specialty Boards typically have two one-day meetings per year in Philadelphia, as well as several webinar meetings throughout the year as needed. Specialty board 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:
Late Spring 2025
Candidates will be asked to provide:
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Letter of Support from a colleague who knows you and your work well, but can not be someone who is part of the decision making process.
- 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 below.