What’s the difference between board certified and licensed?

256 views

This maybe obvious, but the question comes after seeing Dr Shannon Curry testify in the AH VS JD trial.

AH lawyer states she’s only practiced for 8 years and not board certified (or something to that effect).

Dr Curry stated she’s practiced for 15 years and been licensed for 10 years.

What’s the difference between board certified and licensed?

In: 6

3 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

Licensing is a government action, but it’s not very specific. Board certifications can be specific, like plastic surgery or gender reassignment. So a medical license just says you’re a doctor. If you’re ok with a foot doctor doing brain surgery on you, then allyou need is a licensed doctor. If you’d prefer a brain surgeon, look for someone who’s board certified by the other brain surgeons.

You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers.