Barry S. Smith

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) sets professional standards for lifelong certification in partnership with Member Boards. The non-profit company is based in Evanston, IL and has subsidiaries in United States. The primary function of each ABMS Member Board is to certify physicians in their primary specialty and subspecialty areas and to support the professional development of those Board Certified physicians throughout their career. The CEO of the company is Richard E. Hawkins.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, Inc. provides educational support services. Its programs include ECFMG certification, support services, certificate holders aoffice and international credentials services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.