In what year was the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) founded? Why was this board created?

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The American Board of Medical Specialties was founded in 1933. This board established standards for, and monitoring of, specialty practice areas. A physician who has met standards beyond those of admission to licensure and has passed an examination in a specialty area becomes board certified.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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