tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post6714642504335841291..comments2023-08-21T02:57:37.362-05:00Comments on Dr. Wes: Money for NothingDrWeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17438019699222125477noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-20762472240518273542015-10-20T04:25:22.673-05:002015-10-20T04:25:22.673-05:00ABIM failed to send my certificate. They wanted to...ABIM failed to send my certificate. They wanted to charge for a "replacement" claiming they had to pay a printer about 100 dollars to copy one certificate. I asked them to pay for it themselves, I already paid. <br /><br />"Look, you guys failed to mail it. Why should I pay?"<br /><br />ABIM refused to cover the cost of printing. Wanted 100 bucks or nothing for me.<br />I Maranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-21518258098170455932015-06-19T16:31:55.777-05:002015-06-19T16:31:55.777-05:00Switching to alternative boards. MOC is ludicrous....Switching to alternative boards. MOC is ludicrous. They haven't listened to anything except those seeking to modify their current framework. They have no intention of stopping the cash train. Clearly they are happy to steer it down alternate tracks as long as we all still pay. The greatest atrocity remains this whole crock of crap called "Grandfathering". I finished residency in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-34212979178253704492015-04-07T08:35:19.509-05:002015-04-07T08:35:19.509-05:00Apologies for my delayed comments, but I just rece...Apologies for my delayed comments, but I just received my 2014 ABIM subspecialty certificate in the mail. Suitable for lining a bird cage or wrapping fish. I wouldn't wipe my behind with it. <br /><br />I took a picture of it with my smart phone to preserve a digital record, stuffed it back in the envelope and threw it in a box in the corner of my basement. I would never dignify that paper W.O.R.M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-11345842965357205422015-03-27T15:42:26.754-05:002015-03-27T15:42:26.754-05:00Neither will I. ABMS must go, in its entirety. Neither will I. ABMS must go, in its entirety. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-22610048465840362102015-03-26T16:42:27.230-05:002015-03-26T16:42:27.230-05:00The monarchy is feeling the heat from the unwashed...The monarchy is feeling the heat from the unwashed plebs at the gate....they rob us harried docs blind and expect their tribute. They can go jack off....<br />http://changeboardrecert.com/tax-returns.htmlsuzyQnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-77406886498859727292015-03-25T21:08:40.307-05:002015-03-25T21:08:40.307-05:00the survival of fox in a jungle is dependent on sn...the survival of fox in a jungle is dependent on snatching food from the mouth of a more hard working animals than working harder to earn it. We physicians are just hard working lambs and shrewd foxes are having their party! we have gone too much into the technicalities of goodness and ethics that none of the other professions on the earth is meant to follow. in my 2 years post residency i have gur.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-58568549320454836452015-03-24T20:04:41.337-05:002015-03-24T20:04:41.337-05:00Just like the dollar, the significance, prestige, ...Just like the dollar, the significance, prestige, and value of ABIM certification has eroded. <br />It is a meaningless guild card. My state license now carries more gravitas than all my ABIM certificates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-69253025193063349862015-03-24T18:14:54.729-05:002015-03-24T18:14:54.729-05:00Same. Just certified in CV and received my MOC-ker...Same. Just certified in CV and received my MOC-kery certificate. I've never been more angry or outraged in my entire life. They decided to use the certificate that should represent my years of work and sacrifice as a free ad I can post in my office for ABIM!!!F. Iqbalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18943510.post-63600841936838107062015-03-24T15:15:23.457-05:002015-03-24T15:15:23.457-05:00That disclaimer is on the new initial certificates...That disclaimer is on the new initial certificates as well, so now all ABIM diplomates, new and recertified, are held hostage by ABIM. So much for "voluntary" certification.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com