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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PHYSICIANS REGARDING
DISCIPLINARY ACTION FROM THE ABIM
In 2010, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) sanctioned 139 physicians for seeking out and sharing board exam questions with a testing preparation company, which allegedly undermines the pledge which test-takers sign before the computerized exam. It also allegedly breaches copyright, contract and intellectual property laws, according to the ABIM.
The physicians were identified from paperwork and emails collected from a board review course (Arora Board Review) that was sued by the ABIM. According to the ABIM, Arora Board Review instructors bragged that the questions covered in the course were real and obtained from actual test-takers and also asked participants to send in questions that they encountered when they took the exam. The ABIM and Arora Board Review reached a settlement in that case, including a provision that Arora’s manager can not operate a live board review course.
For the physicians involved in the cheating scandal, disciplinary action taken by the ABIM included revocation of board certification or suspension of certification for one to five years, depending on the severity of the offense. The ABIM also reported these actions to state medical boards.
If you find yourself in any situation involving disciplinary action from the ABIM, such as the “cheating scandal,” there are several actions you should take in order to address the situation.
Remember that every individual, every case and every situation is unique. You should consult with your attorney on every issue and follow his or her advice.
This article is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check for changes and updates in the laws and regulations.
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