#118 - Continuous Certification via the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS)

Should you maintain board certification if you switch to a nonclinical career? Are there more relevant or less burdensome alternatives to the requirements of your primary board certifying body? 

These are common questions from many physicians, in clinical and nonclinical careers. Today, get ready to learn about the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) - a non-profit, physician-led organization providing a pathway for continuous specialty and subspecialty certification.

In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:

• NBPAS - an independent certifying organization, distinct from the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• Does NBPAS meet national accreditation requirements for your hospital and health insurance plans? 
• FAQ about CME, exams, clinical hours, international medical graduates, and whether NBPAS might be right for you

Today’s guests are Karen Schatten, Associate Director at NBPAS, and Dr. Karen Sibert, Physician Advisory Board Member at NBPAS. They give me the download on NBPAS - why it was founded, how it is run, and what they view as key benefits that differentiate NBPAS as a pathway for continuous certification. 

This episode will be relevant to all physicians who are interested in maintaining certification via an evidence based, specialty specific, and highly relevant pathway - one that may also be more streamlined and less financially burdensome.

In this Episode: 

[1:50] Overview of NPBAS with Dr. Karen Sibert and Ms. Karen Schatten
[7:20] Breaking the maintenance of certification monopoly
[11:36] Streamlined, specialty specific, evidence-based approach
[14:20] Do traditional requirements contribute to burnout?
[20:00] The ‘big business’ of board certification
[27:40] Physician self-advocacy in maintaining excellence and expertise
[30:00] Clinical credentialing vs board certification - a key note for nonclinical doctors
[35:00] Clarifications about maintenance of certification vs primary board certification
[38:12] How to find out more about NPBAS

Please note: the information and opinions expressed in this interview are those of the guest speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host, nor any of the host’s affiliated entities.

Links and Resources: 

Industry Insider - 12 hours of CME, learn exactly how to land a rewarding nonclinical career without a new degree, special connections, prior experience, or a pay cut

https://nbpas.org

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