The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) assists 24 Member Boards in the development and use of standards in the ongoing evaluation and board certification of physicians. The 24 Member Boards of ABMS certify doctors in over 150 specialties and subspecialties. CertificationMatters.org makes it easy for patients to find out if their doctor is Board Certified by one of the 24 ABMS Member Boards. The website is designed as a one-stop, easy-to-use resource to learn about ABMS Board Certification, ABMS Maintenance of Certification® and why “Certification Matters” to your health.