The American Board of Medical Specialties recently developed new standards requiring that all member boards develop a formative program for continued certification that results in a summative decision regarding a diplomate status at least every 5 years.
The Advisory Council for Urology is a committee of the Board of Regents and has been assigned the following functions:
Within the past several years, with the support of the College’s Board of Regents, the Advisory Council has begun to serve an expanded role within the College. The responsibility of serving as a conduit of communication between the College and Urology has been targeted as crucial, particularly as the practice of surgery is facing changes and uncertainty under the managed care environment.
Are you interested in becoming a leader or member of the ACS Advisory Councils? The ACS has 14 Advisory Councils. Find out how you can participate.
The Advisory Council is interested in hearing your concerns and suggestions. You may forward your comments to the Council's staff liaison at acsadvisorycouncils@facs.org.