What does it mean to be board certified?

What does it mean to be board certified?

Becoming Board certified is a process that involves much more than preparing for and passing an examination. Certification by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) assures the public that the certified dermatologist has satisfactorily completed rigorous training in an accredited program, as well as having passed a comprehensive set of examinations. Initial certification is the first step of the career-spanning process of continuing certification to continue that assurance to the public.