board certification

[ bawrd sur-tuh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the process of certifying that a physician has passed an examination and met the standards of a professional organization representing a particular medical specialty.

Other Words From

• board-cer·ti·fied [bawrd, -, sur, -t, uh, -fahyd], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of board certification¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

It seems he has not had additional medical training, and is not eligible for any specialty board certification.

From The Daily Beast

Doctor, are you working toward board certification at this time?

From Project Gutenberg

Are you board certified at the present time or are you working toward the board certification in surgery?

From Project Gutenberg

I am engaged in surgery residency which will qualify me for board certification.

From Project Gutenberg