American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology explained

American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology
Abbreviation:AOBD
Formation:1945
Type:Professional
Headquarters:Chicago, IL
Leader Title:Chairman
Leader Name:Michael Scott, DO, FAOCD
Leader Title2:Vice Chairman
Leader Name2:Joan Tamburro, DO

The American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology (AOBD) is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin (dermatologists). The board is one of 18 medical specialty certifying boards of the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).[1] [2]

History

AOBD was established in 1945.[3] It is one of two certifying boards for dermatologists in the United States. The other certifying authority is the American Board of Dermatology, a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties. As of 2023, 687 osteopathic physicians held active certification with the AOBD.[4] In addition to the fellows of the American Board of Dermatology, board certified osteopathic dermatologists are eligible for admission into the American Society for Mohs Surgery.[5]

Board certification

Initial certification is available to osteopathic dermatologists who have successfully completed an AOA-approved residency in dermatology, two years of practice, successful completion of clinical and written exams.[6] [7] Diplomates of the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology requires osteopathic dermatologists to renew their certification every ten years to avoid expiration of their board certified status.[8]

Subspecialties

The AOBD also oversees examinations for osteopathic dermatologists that seek to subspecialize in the fields of Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatopathology.[8] [9] [10]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AOA Specialty Certifying Boards . American Osteopathic Association . 13 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120601001928/http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/development/aoa-board-certification/Pages/aoa-specialty-boards.aspx . 1 June 2012 . dead. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology . https://archive.today/20130415004006/http://www.hwic.org/experts/details.php?id=3113 . dead . 15 April 2013 . 2011 . Health Workforce Information Center . 13 September 2012 .
  3. Web site: Overview of AOBD . American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology . 13 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130106225655/http://www.aobd-derm.org/category/general-information/ . 6 January 2013 .
  4. Ayres . Ronald E . S . Scheinthal . C . Gross . E . Bell . Changes to Osteopathic Specialty Board Certification . Journal of the American Osteopathic Association . April 2012 . 112 . 4 . 226–231 . 26 August 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304171457/http://jaoa.org/content/112/4/226.full.pdf%2Bhtml . 4 March 2016 .
  5. Web site: Fellow Member . American Society for Mohs Surgery . 18 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121028230950/http://www.mohssurgery.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3301 . 28 October 2012 .
  6. Web site: Requirements for Certification . 2012 . American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology . 13 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130107003108/http://www.aobd-derm.org/2012/02/12/certification-requirements/ . 7 January 2013 . dead .
  7. Web site: Certification Exam Summary . 2012 . American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology . 13 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130107003103/http://www.aobd-derm.org/2012/02/12/certification-exam-summary/ . 7 January 2013 .
  8. Web site: Medical Boards: Osteopathic . 2012 . Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. . 24 September 2012.
  9. Web site: Eligibility Requirements for Examination in Dermatopathology . 2012 . American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology . 13 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130107003133/http://www.aobd-derm.org/2012/05/31/eligibility-requirements-for-examination-in-dermatopathology/ . 7 January 2013 .
  10. Web site: Eligibility Requirements for Examination in Mohs Micrographic Surgery . 2012 . American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology . 13 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130108075558/http://www.aobd-derm.org/2012/08/10/eligibility-requirements-for-certification-in-mohs-micrographic-surgery/ . 8 January 2013 . dead .

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