What does "board certified" actually mean on a doctor's bio page?

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Every clinician bio page I've read uses the phrase 'board certified' like it's self-explanatory, but I genuinely don't know what that specifically means or how it's different from just being licensed in the first place.
2026-07-19 17:21
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Asked a platform to clarify exactly which board their 'board certified' psychiatrist was certified through, got a specific, clear answer immediately with no hesitation, which felt like a good sign compared to just accepting the phrase at face value.
2026-07-20 14:22
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