Former Member of ABPM Board of Directors Named US Federal Air Surgeon

January 14, 2021

The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) congratulates current ABPM Diplomate and former member of ABPM’s Board of Directors, Susan Northrup, MD, MPH, who has been named by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the next U.S. Federal Air Surgeon. Dr. Northrup previously acted as the Deputy Federal Air Surgeon for the FAA. In her […]

The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) congratulates current ABPM Diplomate and former member of ABPM’s Board of Directors, Susan Northrup, MD, MPH, who has been named by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the next U.S. Federal Air Surgeon. Dr. Northrup previously acted as the Deputy Federal Air Surgeon for the FAA. In her […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine and the American Society of Addiction Medicine Announce a Four-Year Extension of the Practice Pathway for Addiction Medicine

November 30, 2020

Chicago, IL, November 30, 2020: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) jointly announced today the American Board of Medical Specialties’ (ABMS) approval of a four-year extension of the practice pathway in Addiction Medicine. This extension will allow physicians with substantial experience in the practice of Addiction […]

Chicago, IL, November 30, 2020: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) jointly announced today the American Board of Medical Specialties’ (ABMS) approval of a four-year extension of the practice pathway in Addiction Medicine. This extension will allow physicians with substantial experience in the practice of Addiction […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine Announces the Appointment of Wendy Braund, MD, MPH, MSEd as its Chair-Elect to the Board of Directors

August 19, 2020

Chicago, IL, August 19, 2020 – The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that it has appointed Wendy E. Braund, MD, MPH, MSEd, as the Chair-Elect to the ABPM Board of Directors. Dr. Braund will serve in this role until the conclusion of the ABPM’s Mid-Year Board Meeting in August 2021, at which […]

Chicago, IL, August 19, 2020 – The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that it has appointed Wendy E. Braund, MD, MPH, MSEd, as the Chair-Elect to the ABPM Board of Directors. Dr. Braund will serve in this role until the conclusion of the ABPM’s Mid-Year Board Meeting in August 2021, at which […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine Announces the Election of New Director and Sub-Board Appointment

August 19, 2020

Chicago, IL, August 19, 2020 – The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that it has elected one new member to its Board of Directors and appointed a new Chair of the ABPM’s Sub-Board of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. After considering a number of well-qualified candidates, the Board elected the following individuals. Mr. […]

Chicago, IL, August 19, 2020 – The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that it has elected one new member to its Board of Directors and appointed a new Chair of the ABPM’s Sub-Board of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. After considering a number of well-qualified candidates, the Board elected the following individuals. Mr. […]

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American Board of Preventive Medicine Statement to ABPM Stakeholders Regarding COVID-19

July 16, 2020

Updated November 24, 2020 The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is carefully monitoring developments in the COVID-19 pandemic and will post updates to the ABPM website when available. We recommend reviewing the US Centers for Disease Control and Preventive (CDC) website for the latest COVID-19 information and recommendations. On March 26, 2020, the American […]

Updated November 24, 2020 The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is carefully monitoring developments in the COVID-19 pandemic and will post updates to the ABPM website when available. We recommend reviewing the US Centers for Disease Control and Preventive (CDC) website for the latest COVID-19 information and recommendations. On March 26, 2020, the American […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine Reduces Transitional MOC Requirements in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

April 10, 2020

Chicago, IL, April 10, 2020: In an effort to ease the burden on an already-strained physician workforce and in an effort to support its Diplomate population that is on the front lines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that it has implemented a structure that […]

Chicago, IL, April 10, 2020: In an effort to ease the burden on an already-strained physician workforce and in an effort to support its Diplomate population that is on the front lines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that it has implemented a structure that […]

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American Board of Preventive Medicine Implements a Policy of Accommodation for Residents and Fellows Affected by COVID-19 Outbreak

April 7, 2020

Chicago, IL, April 7, 2020: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today its newly-implemented policy regarding eligibility for residents and fellows whose training has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to both residency and fellowship directors, ABPM confirmed its commitment to the rigorous requirements that form the foundation of its […]

Chicago, IL, April 7, 2020: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today its newly-implemented policy regarding eligibility for residents and fellows whose training has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to both residency and fellowship directors, ABPM confirmed its commitment to the rigorous requirements that form the foundation of its […]

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American Board of Medical Specialties Statement Regarding Continuing Certification During COVID-19

March 27, 2020

ABMS Reaffirms Support for Physicians to Focus Their Priorities on Patients, Families, and the Communities They Serve As the worldwide health care community continues to navigate and respond to the ever-changing COVID-19 landscape, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and its 24 Member Boards are committed to supporting diplomates and trainees as they work […]

ABMS Reaffirms Support for Physicians to Focus Their Priorities on Patients, Families, and the Communities They Serve As the worldwide health care community continues to navigate and respond to the ever-changing COVID-19 landscape, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and its 24 Member Boards are committed to supporting diplomates and trainees as they work […]

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ASAM Offers Free CME Webinar on Caring for Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 26, 2020

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) will offer a free one-hour CME webinar on “Caring for Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic” on March 27, 2020 at 4:00pm Eastern time.  Register for the webinar on the ASAM website here. As the leader in developing clinical guidelines and standards in addiction medicine, ASAM takes its responsibility […]

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) will offer a free one-hour CME webinar on “Caring for Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic” on March 27, 2020 at 4:00pm Eastern time.  Register for the webinar on the ASAM website here. As the leader in developing clinical guidelines and standards in addiction medicine, ASAM takes its responsibility […]

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ACOEM to Offer Free Webinar on Protecting Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 25, 2020

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) will offer a free 1.5-hour webinar, “COVID-19: Protecting Health Care Workers – Decontamination & Reuse of Respirators” on Friday, March 27, 2020, at 12:00pm EDT. All registrants will be provided with a link to view the webinar recording. The recording will be published on the ACOEM […]

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) will offer a free 1.5-hour webinar, “COVID-19: Protecting Health Care Workers – Decontamination & Reuse of Respirators” on Friday, March 27, 2020, at 12:00pm EDT. All registrants will be provided with a link to view the webinar recording. The recording will be published on the ACOEM […]

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