Join ABIM Governance: Apply by July 20

June 25, 2026 | Posted by ABIM | ABIM Governance

ABIM is pleased to announce openings for both physicians and public members on the Specialty Boards and Advisory Committees for initial three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026. Applications are due Monday, July 20, 2026.

The Specialty Boards and Advisory Committees are responsible for setting and refining standards across certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) in their respective disciplines, ensuring that the credential remains meaningful and relevant to physician practice. They also have oversight of the Approval Committees, which review and approve content on ABIM’s assessments. Joining a Specialty Board or Advisory Committee provides a rewarding opportunity to work alongside outstanding colleagues in service to the profession and to patients. Specialty Board and Advisory Committee members help define the breadth of knowledge board certified internists and subspecialists need to meet certification and MOC requirements, provide perspectives on trends in their disciplines and collaborate with peers to develop fair and relevant assessments.

Learn more about Specialty Boards and Advisory Committees.

While the majority of ABIM Governance is composed of practicing physicians board certified by ABIM, the inclusion of expert interprofessional healthcare team members, caregivers, patients and patient advocates ensures a broader perspective on what board certification represents for the internal medicine community and for patients, hospitals and health systems that rely on the ABIM credential to tell them a physician is staying current.

If you have a genuine interest in meaningful standard-setting for internal medicine and its subspecialties, consider applying to one of the openings. In addition to positions for physicians, these include several opportunities for patients/caregivers and healthcare team members. If you know someone who would make a good candidate, you can refer them through the various links below.