Recertification in orthopedics.

Clin Orthop Relat Res

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL 60611.

Published: August 1990

Will the recertification process always remain the same or is there room for change? Almost certainly the process will change with experience and newer technology, particularly as it relates to clinical policies, outcome studies, and increased computerization of patient data. Even the addition of the practice-based oral exam in 1989 represented a change. The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery will continue to study and review the experience and methods of other boards with recertification and will continue the dialogue with orthopedic surgeons. Change is, after all, a constant.

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