Board certification

[atlas_88]

Hi there!!

My husband just received his framed board certification ( ophthalmology) 2024, and he thinks there is typo error.
His certificate states : —— successfully passed the examination ( instead of examinations as shows in the example here ) in ophthalmology under the authority of the board. He states at work everyone’s certification says ( examinations instead of examination)….

I know he is overthinking!!! Can anyone who is board certified this year share the experience?
We will contact ABO after long weekend.

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[atlas_88]

Thank you for the information!! He is relieved after reading this.
I just posted random photo from Google.

 

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Does anyone really even care what the certification says? I'd tell your husband: start focusing on things that matter 🙂

 

[Gonio5]

Does anyone really even care what the certification says? I'd tell your husband: start focusing on things that matter 🙂

I heard of someone who had a minor error on their certificate. They got a free replacement and didn't have to send back the error. That way 2 lanes (exam rooms) can have it on the wall plus one at home.

I consider the ABO certificate as the hardest certificate that I got. True, on call during residency could be a killer at night but it could be done. Passing the boards is not a guarantee. It can be really tough, particularly the orals, which test knowledge plus a special recipe of skills.