Medical boards ring up big margins by charging doctors high exam fees
Medical specialty boards are nonprofits, yet they're building up substantial assets by charging physicians hefty fees for board certification.
After the grueling slog of medical school, residency, and fellowship, Dr. Brian Drolet was ready to start paying down his debt. Then the hand surgeon faced another $5,660 in board certification fees.
It didn’t seem right, considering what he got in return.
“Let’s say you finished
