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board certification

n.
The process by which a person is approved to practice in a specialty field, especially medicine, after successfully completing testing and other requirements of a board of specialists in that field.

board′-cert′i·fied′ adj.
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International lawyers who do not handle disputes, but focus instead on areas such as cross-border transactions, international taxation, customs, and immigration, will appreciate the revised exam as well as the professional benefits of board certification in international law.
Board certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of competency and experience.
The Florida Bar's Board of Legal Specialization & Education recognized the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program at the Annual Convention for promoting board certification in juvenile law among attorneys who represent abused and neglected children and their families within the state dependency system.
Advocate Sherman Hospital celebrated Certified Nurses Day, March 19, by honoring our nurses who have achieved national board certification. Board certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones.
Coldiron mentions that osteopathic dermatologists have had a board certification option open to them for 20 years.
Allied Wealth Partners has reported Kim Luthy, CFP, and financial advisor has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP) to use the Certified Financial Planner and CFP certification marks in accordance with CFP Board certification and renewal requirements, the company said.
| (with photos) KUWAIT, Sept 3 (KUNA) -- Another group of Kuwaiti doctors got board certification by Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization (KIMS) of the Ministry of Health, after the 22 doctors completed theoretical study and clinical training for five years in the field of dermatology and reproductive system.
Dr Casiglia completed her basic medical training at the University of Palermo, Italy before completing her Italian Board Certification in Endocrinology and Diabetes.

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