Redefining Certification Standards: ABEM's Success Story

Description: Join us for an insightful session as we explore the transformative journey of the American Board of Emergency Medicine’s (ABEM) visionary initiative, MyEMCert, and its profound impact on emergency medicine certification. Since its establishment in 1979, ABEM has been dedicated to upholding the highest standards in emergency medicine certification. With more than 44,000 board certified emergency medicine physicians, ABEM recognized the need for modernization in its certification processes to ensure physicians remain at the forefront of medical knowledge.

Recognizing the need for modernization, ABEM launched MyEMCert in 2021, a user-friendly online platform offering topic-specific self-paced modules to replace traditional in-person exams. In this session, we will delve into the strategic vision behind MyEMCert, tracing its development from a pilot program to a groundbreaking certification platform.

We will explore the transformative impact of MyEMCert, its expansion into subspecialty certifications such as Emergency Medical Services, and ABEM's ongoing commitment to setting high standards in health care certification.

Attendees will learn:

● ABEM’s strategic vision and implementation of MyEMCert, revolutionizing certification processes in emergency medicine
● The tangible benefits of MyEMCert, including increased accessibility, flexibility, and engagement for physicians
● Actionable strategies for leveraging digital learning platforms to enhance certification experiences within your organization
● Insights into the future of medical certification and the potential for technology-driven innovation to shape healthcare education and assessment