Ferrari appointed to Secretary-Treasurer of the American Board of Pediatrics leadership board
Norman Ferrari, M.D., chief academic officer and vice dean for medical education and academic affairs for the West Virginia University School of Medicine, has been named the secretary-treasurer of the American Board of Pediatrics.
Following this appointment, Ferrari will advance to chair-elect and later serve as chair.
“After several decades of service working with the ABP to improve the health of children by certifying pediatricians who meet high standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement has been one of the greatest professional associations in my career in medicine,” Ferrari said. “I am honored to be selected by my peers to serve the ABP in key leadership positions.”
The Board of Directors for the organization is a blend of pediatricians in education, research and clinical practice, along with nonphysicians who have a professional interest in the health and welfare of children and adolescents. They aim to improve training, uphold certification requirements and set standards for examinations.
In addition to serving as the secretary-treasurer, Ferrari will also continue in his role of medical editor for the general pediatric certifying examination and as chair of the General Pediatrics Oversight Committee. Ferrari was appointed to a six-year term as a member of the Board of Directors for the American Board of Pediatrics in 2024, which runs through 2029.
Ferrari has served in numerous leadership roles while at the School of Medicine, including vice dean for education and academic affairs, as well as the founding chair of the Department of Medical Education in 2012. He is a professor of medical education, pediatrics and internal medicine.
The ABP is one of 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties, and is an independent, nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence.