In 1933, the American Board of Medical Specialties started certifying each of the medical specialties.

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In 1969, family medicine officially became the 20th specialty under the American Board of Medical Specialties.

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You can find out if your doctor is board certified by going to the American Board of Medical Specialties Web site.

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Find a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only plastic surgery board that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

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