The Board of Directors has approved a new attestation that program directors will be required to complete for each graduating resident beginning in 2024 in addition to the questions listed on traditional verification form. The updated, online attestation form requires the program director to attest to the successful completion of individual competencies. In 2024, responding negatively about a resident’s individual competencies will not affect that resident’s eligibility to apply for initial certification. The 2024 data will help inform ABEM about whether changes should be made, if any, to the verification form that will go into effect in 2025 and count toward board eligibility. A copy of the attestation can be found here.Â
