Will diplomates of ABPS and ABOHNS need to participate in a separate continuing certification process for ABD?

Will diplomates of ABPS and ABOHNS need to participate in a separate continuing certification process for ABD?

Diplomates from ABPS and ABOHNS who earn MDS Subspecialty Certification must maintain that certificate by participating in their primary Board's continuing certification program, even if their primary certification from ABPS or ABOHNS is non-time limited (lifetime). Additionally, diplomates from ABPS and ABOHNS must also participate in the ABD's CertLink longitudinal assessment program by answering 12 MDS questions annually (plus clone questions, as needed). CertLink questions are delivered in quarterly segments. CertLink participation for MDS questions is the only ABD-specific continuing certification requirement for diplomates from ABPS and ABOHNS.