You have options when it comes to board certification

<p>"Remember, board certification is supposed to be an option and not a requirement. Unfortunately, finding and keeping your dream job if you’re not board certified will add unwanted stress for you and your family.</p> <p>And in case you’re wondering, I don’t work for or have anything to gain from informing you about any other board. I want you to know that you have other valid options for taking your boards, regardless of what you’re made to believe during residency.</p> <p>So at this point, you may be asking yourself, why hasn’t an article like this ever been written before?</p> <p>Well, the answer is quite simple: It’s called monopoly."</p> <p><a href= "https://health.usnews.com/doctors/emmanuel-konstantakos-597059" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emmanuel K. Konstantakos</a> is an orthopedic surgeon. Jeff Morris is chief executive officer, American Board of Physician Specialties.</p> <p>They share their stories and discuss the KevinMD article, "<a href= "https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/11/you-have-options-when-it-comes-to-board-certification.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You have options when it comes to board certification</a>." (<a href= "https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/11/you-have-options-when-it-comes-to-board-certification.html">https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/11/you-have-options-when-it-comes-to-board-certification.html</a>)</p>