American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS)

The American Association of Physician Specialists Inc. (AAPS) was founded by surgeons in 1950, and incorporated in 1952, as the American Academy of Osteopathic Surgeons. The AAPS physician certifying body, the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS), has grown in stature over the years, to become one of the most prestigious multi-specialty physician board certification bodies in the United States, along with the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Osteopathic Association/Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (AOABOS).

Mission:
The mission of the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS) is to offer the highest standards in physician board certification that meets the healthcare needs of the public, while benefiting physicians in achieving success in the evolving medical environment.