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board-certified
adjective
: being a professional whose qualifications have been approved by an official group
a board-certified doctor
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In addition, some national acupuncture associations also maintain lists of members who are board-certified.
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Educators who become board-certified can receive a salary bump of up to $17,000.
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“Board-certified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/board-certified. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
board-certified
adjective
of a physician
: having graduated from medical school, completed residency, trained under supervision in a specialty, and passed a qualifying exam given by a medical specialty board
—abbreviation BC
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