board-certified

board-certified

adjective Referring to a US or Canadian physician who has 1. Completed 4-8 yrs-of post-medical school residency training, ie a physician who is 'board-eligible' and 2. Passed an examination, commonly called the 'Boards' that tests theoretical knowledge in an area of specialization. Cf Board-eligible noun A designation that a physician has successfully completed an approved educational program and evaluation process by the American Board of Medical Specialties which includes an examination designed to assess the knowledge, skills, and experience required to provide quality Pt care in a given specialty.