What is Board Certification?
What Exactly is Board Certification? Board certification is the recognition of individuals who have demonstrated an interest in a field of specialty within their profession, have met specific specialized educational requirements in that field of interest, have shown their specific medical knowledge through written and oral examination, and have demonstrated a practical standard of competency in that area of specialization. It is a rather long and arduous process, and any podiatric physician who has been certified by a particular board has passed the rigid standards of qualification and examination set forth by that particular board of examiners. Common Misunderstandings About Board Certification Many myths exist regarding board certification. One common misunderstanding by the laity is that all physicians need to be board certified to legally practice medicine. They don’t. Board certification is an extra level of achievement beyond school, residency and licensure. Another erroneous bel
