A 2009 AAPS member survey shows that only 30 percent thought the process of recertification improved their performance and only 22 percent would voluntarily do it again. AAPS President and orthopedic surgeon Lee Hieb, MD, reported that she spends more time studying the theory of joint replacements, a procedure she doesn’t perform, instead of focusing on spine surgery, to meet recertification requirements.
To meet the new requirements for recertification, prescribed by committees of experts from specialty organizations, require physicians to spend several thousands of dollars and time away from their regular practices. According to a report from the American Board of Internal Medicine, 23 percent of internists and 40 percent of subspecialists would not renew their medical certification, may opting for retirement instead.
Read the release on medical recertification.
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