The Council of Medical Specialties
Advancing standards for specialty medicine
The Council provides accredited certifications to specialty medical professionals to improve patient care.
Operational divisions
Three divisions, one record system
Specialty credentialing, membership services, and public registries share a common administrative foundation so each audience finds accurate information in the right place.
Specialty credentialing
Board-level credential standards, candidate requirements, and status records across affiliated disciplines.
Membership services
Member categories, governance participation, and dependable administrative tools for active professionals.
Public registries
A searchable directory that lets anyone verify specialty certification and current membership standing.
Candidate and member pathways
Clear steps for every audience
Candidates follow published board requirements, while members maintain active standing and their records remain available through the public directory.
For candidates
Review board requirements, submit application materials, and track your review status in the secure portal.
For members and the public
Maintain continuing education records, confirm membership standing, and verify specialty certification in the directory.
Begin your credentialing review
Create a secure portal account to submit applications, track credential status, and manage council records in one place.