American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) Launches “Vaccine Confident” Campaign

November 8, 2021

ACPM’s Vaccine Confident campaign provides physicians with resources to reassure their patients that vaccines are both safe and effective to prevent serious illnesses, such as COVID-19. Learn more and access Vaccine Confident material at https://www.acpm.org/initiatives/power-of-prevention/vaccine-confident/. In this video, current ACPM President and former ABPM Chair, Dr. Tonette Krousel-Wood, affirms the confidence Preventive Medicine physicians like […]

ACPM’s Vaccine Confident campaign provides physicians with resources to reassure their patients that vaccines are both safe and effective to prevent serious illnesses, such as COVID-19. Learn more and access Vaccine Confident material at https://www.acpm.org/initiatives/power-of-prevention/vaccine-confident/. In this video, current ACPM President and former ABPM Chair, Dr. Tonette Krousel-Wood, affirms the confidence Preventive Medicine physicians like […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine Seeks Nominations for a Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Representative on the Board of Directors

May 5, 2021

Chicago, IL, May 5, 2021: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is seeking nominations of highly qualified leaders to fill a Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Director position on its Board of Directors. Nominees must hold current ABPM certification in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine. The deadline for nominations is July 31, […]

Chicago, IL, May 5, 2021: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is seeking nominations of highly qualified leaders to fill a Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Director position on its Board of Directors. Nominees must hold current ABPM certification in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine. The deadline for nominations is July 31, […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine Seeks Nominations for Clinical Informatics Sub-Board Chair Position

May 5, 2021

Chicago, IL, May 5, 2021: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is seeking nominations of highly qualified leaders to fill the position of Clinical Informatics Sub-Board Chair which will become vacant in August 2022. Nominees must hold current ABPM certification in Clinical Informatics. The deadline for nominations July 31, 2021. ABPM will select the […]

Chicago, IL, May 5, 2021: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is seeking nominations of highly qualified leaders to fill the position of Clinical Informatics Sub-Board Chair which will become vacant in August 2022. Nominees must hold current ABPM certification in Clinical Informatics. The deadline for nominations July 31, 2021. ABPM will select the […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine to Offer Clinical Informatics Certification Examination Using Updated Content Outline

March 18, 2021

Chicago, IL, March 18, 2021: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that the 2021 Clinical Informatics certification examination will follow an updated content outline. The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) in collaboration with the ABPM and the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) developed the new content outline designed to reflect the most […]

Chicago, IL, March 18, 2021: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that the 2021 Clinical Informatics certification examination will follow an updated content outline. The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) in collaboration with the ABPM and the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) developed the new content outline designed to reflect the most […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine Elects Three New Directors to its Board

February 25, 2021

Chicago, IL, February 24, 2021: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today the election of three new Directors to its Board of Directors at its January 2021 meeting. Joanna Nelms, MD, MPH, will join the Board as an At-Large Member. Dr. Nelms is certified in both Aerospace Medicine and Occupational Medicine. She earned […]

Chicago, IL, February 24, 2021: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today the election of three new Directors to its Board of Directors at its January 2021 meeting. Joanna Nelms, MD, MPH, will join the Board as an At-Large Member. Dr. Nelms is certified in both Aerospace Medicine and Occupational Medicine. She earned […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine Announces the Launch of its Longitudinal Assessment Program Pilot in Clinical Informatics

February 24, 2021

Chicago, IL, February 24, 2021: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that its Longitudinal Assessment Program (LAP) Pilot in Clinical Informatics is on schedule and will launch April 1. All ABPM Diplomates currently Certified in Clinical Informatics are required to participate in the LAP pilot. During the LAP pilot program, Clinical Informatics […]

Chicago, IL, February 24, 2021: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that its Longitudinal Assessment Program (LAP) Pilot in Clinical Informatics is on schedule and will launch April 1. All ABPM Diplomates currently Certified in Clinical Informatics are required to participate in the LAP pilot. During the LAP pilot program, Clinical Informatics […]

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ABPM Chair-Elect Appointed as Interim Acting Physician General of Pennsylvania

February 3, 2021

The American Board of Preventive Medicine congratulates Wendy Braund, MD, MPH, MSEd, FACPM, who has been appointed by Governor Tom Wolf to be the Interim Acting Physician General of the State of Pennsylvania. She assumed this new role on January 23, 2021. Dr. Braund also serves as the COVID-19 Response Director for the Pennsylvania Department […]

The American Board of Preventive Medicine congratulates Wendy Braund, MD, MPH, MSEd, FACPM, who has been appointed by Governor Tom Wolf to be the Interim Acting Physician General of the State of Pennsylvania. She assumed this new role on January 23, 2021. Dr. Braund also serves as the COVID-19 Response Director for the Pennsylvania Department […]

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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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