Definitions for "Board-certified"
A physician who is board-certified has passed a rigorous exam in one or more specialty areas, in addition to the completion of his or her standard medical training. State medical boards offer and monitor these programs.
Refers to a physician who is certified by one of the American Boards of Medical Specialties or Subspecialties. A board-certified oncologist is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. A board-certified dermatologist is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. A board-certified surgeon is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
officially certified as expert in a particular field after passing an exam and meeting strict standards.