The primary purpose of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is ____.

A) to offer national certification to medical assisting practitioners
B) to advance the field of pharmacy and the safety of patients
C) to maintain and improve the quality of medical care and to certify doctors in various specialties
D) to provide education and information resources to the entire field of internal medicine and its subspecialties
E) to oversee accreditation of hospitals and outpatient surgery centers

American Board of Medical Specialties

An organization that oversees the certification and standards for physicians in various medical specialties and subspecialties in the United States.

Medical Assisting Practitioners

Healthcare professionals who perform administrative and clinical tasks to support the work of medical doctors and other health professionals.

Internal Medicine

A medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults, encompassing a wide range of conditions affecting internal organs.