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Specialty Boards

Organizations which certify physicians and dentists as specialists in various fields of medical and dental practice.

Year introduced: 1991(Aug 1977)

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Tree Number(s): N03.706.110.120.580, N05.700.200.190.750

MeSH Unique ID: D013044

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Board, Specialty
Boards, Specialty
Specialty Board

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Certification (1968-Jul 1977)
specific specialty (1968-Jul 1977)

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