Serving the public by serving the profession. Interview by Wes Curry.

With the formation this year of the American Board of Medical Management, the American College of Physician Executives took a giant step toward formal recognition of the medical management profession as a specialty of medicine. Much needs to be done, however, to make that dream a reality. Late last year, Physician Executive talked with Donald G. Langsley, MD, Executive Vice President of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), about the certification process for specialties of medicine and about the role of ABMS in ensuring high standards for the medical profession and for the practice of medicine.