American Board of Internal Medicine Elects David Coleman to Board of Directors
David Coleman, MD, John Wade Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine has been elected to the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Board of Directors. ABIM sets the standards and certifies physicians practicing in internal medicine and its subspecialties who possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide high quality care.
The Board of Directors, composed of physicians who are board certified in internal medicine or one of its subspecialties, guides ABIM’s overall mission and direction as it works to improve health care quality
“David brings a wealth of knowledge about clinical practice, medical education and medical research at a critical juncture in the profession. As a chair of medicine, as well as a practicing internist and infectious disease specialist, he brings a diverse perspective to the board.” said Christine Cassel, MD, ABIM’s president and CEO.
For more than 70 years, certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has stood for the highest standard in internal medicine and its 19 subspecialties and has meant that internists have demonstrated – to their peers and to the public – that they have the clinical judgment, skills and attitudes essential for the delivery of excellent patient care.