Board certification and credentialing in nutrition

Caroline M. Apovian; Mitali S. Shah; Megan R. Ruth; David August; Robert Kushner; M. Molly McMahon; Sharon Alger-Mayer

doi:10.1177/0148607110378305

Board certification and credentialing in nutrition

Caroline M. Apovian^*, Mitali S. Shah, Megan R. Ruth, David August, Robert Kushner, M. Molly McMahon, Sharon Alger-Mayer

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Medicine, General Medicine Division

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Abstract

Board certification and credentialing in nutrition for physicians are problematic issues. Many board examinations are offered, but have few candidates and poor recognition. This discussion focuses on the feasibility of establishing a single board examination body. Some key considerations were identified to improve credentialing and examination in nutrition for physicians. Increasing the number of nutrition physicians and improving recognition of their credentials should ultimately translate to better patient health and safety. Consolidation of board examinations may be in the best interest of physician nutritionists.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	78S-85S
Journal	Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Volume	34
Issue number	6 SUPPL.
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607110378305
State	Published - Nov 2010

Keywords

Board examination
Certification
Testing

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Nutrition and Dietetics
Medicine (miscellaneous)

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