board-certified
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Acupuncture—for animals or humans—isn’t recognized as a board-certified medical specialty, and skeptics say there is no rigorous scientific evidence backing the practice.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
There are only about 7,300 board-certified geriatricians in the U.S. — down from about 10,000 in 2000 — to serve an ever-growing population of seniors.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026
Dr. Neal Kumar, board-certified dermatologist, said ChatGPT Health is not about replacing doctors, but instead of giving people “another layer of support.”
From Salon • Jan. 20, 2026
Wells didn’t realize Colleen Krajewski was board-certified in abortion and contraception care when she scheduled her IUD.
From Slate • Sep. 7, 2025
American Reproductive Centers is “Coachella Valley’s first and only full-service fertility center and IVF lab,” led by board-certified physician Maher A. Abdallah, according to its website.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2025
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