Subspecialties of Internal Medicine
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In the United States, two organizations are responsible for certification of subspecialists within the field: the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. Physicians that successfully pass the exams get a "board certified" status and generally a higher degree of recognition.
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