Board certification - Wikipedia
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OverviewCertification bodiesDefining a medical specialtyCertification examinationsCertifying agencies for physiciansCertifying agencies for attorneysSpecialty collegesCriticismThere are more than 25 boards that certify physician specialists in the United States, although there is no legal requirement for a physician to attain it. Some hospitals may demand that physicians be board certified to receive privileges. The commonly used acronym BE/BC (board eligible/board certified) refers to a doctor who is eligible or is certified to practice medicine in a particular field.
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