Although details are few, the American Board of
Medical Specialties voted last week to approve a subspecialty
certification board in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS). No test
date for the first certification examination for MDS was
announced, but those wishing to take this examination must meet several
eligibility criteria for certification:
“1. Possess a current, valid, full and unrestricted
license to practice medicine or osteopathy in at least one state or
province within the United States or Canada;
2. Hold primary certification in general dermatology from ABD;
3. Be up to date in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) if certification by ABD is time-limited;
4. Demonstrate experience in the subspecialty by:
successfully completing the ACGME-accredited MSDO fellowship
OR
during an initial 5-year practice pathway eligibility period only, attesting to practicing micrographic surgery;* and
5. Pass the MDS certification examination.”