Obtaining a Certificate from the National Board of Medical Examiners

A community volunteer and environmentalist, Steven Armus also provides dermatology services at his medical practice, Dermatology Consultants of Wisconsin. Over his career, Steve Armus has maintained professional memberships and credentials that include status as a fellow at the American Board of Dermatology and a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners.

A nonprofit organization, the National Board of Medical Examiners fosters excellence in the medical community by conducting assessments of health care professionals. Assessments, which include the United States Medical Licensing Examination, the Post-Licensure Assessment System, and other customized programs, help ensure a common standard is used among medical professionals. 

Doctors fully certified by the board are considered diplomates of organization. To become certified, an individual must receive an MD from an accredited school and complete parts I, II, and III of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. In addition, candidates must complete one year of graduate medical education at a program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education. For additional information on the credential, visit www.nbme.org.