1991 certification-recertification examinations

Author(s)

Young, P R

Topic(s)

Education & Training, Family Medicine Certification, and What Family Physicians Do

Keyword(s)

Cognitive Expertise, Continuing Certification Questionnaire, and Psychometrics

Volume

Journal of the American Board of Family Practice

The Board collects data from certification-recertification candidates and uses the information to maintain a set of “vital signs” about the Diplomates of the Board. On 1 January 1992, there were 38,880 current Diplomates. Of these, 30,056 (77.3 percent) are residency-trained. California is the state with the largest number of Diplomates — 4331 (11.1 percent). The postal region with the largest number is 981XX in Seattle, Washington.

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