board eligible


Referring to a North American physician who has completed the minimum—4–8 yeas—of post-medical school residency training, and is eligible to sit for an examination—the ‘boards’—which tests theoretical knowledge in the area of specialization

board el·i·gi·ble

(bōrd el'i-ji-bĕl) Referring to someone who is not yet certified in a specialty but who has met the requirements to sit for the examination.

board el·i·gi·ble

(bōrd el'i-ji-bĕl) Referring to someone who is not yet certified in a specialty but who has met the requirements to sit for the examination.