Sports Physicians

Certification or Licensing

Board certification is granted by many medical boards such as the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Board of Surgery. These credentials, though voluntary, signify that the physician is highly qualified in a particular practice area. 

All states requires physicians to be licensed and requirements vary by state. To become licensed, doctors must have completed postsecondary training in accordance with the guidelines and rules of their chosen area or specialty. Beyond the formal requirements, this usually involves a qualifying written exam, followed by in-depth oral examinations designed to test the candidate's knowledge and expertise.