The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) was founded in 1933.

[6] The ABP is an independent and nonprofit organization.

The ABP's mission is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

[7] The ABP awards certificates in the following pediatric subspecialty areas: The American Board of Pediatrics also awards certificates in conjunction with other specialty boards.

In 1933, the American Pediatric Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association formed the American Board of Pediatrics for the purpose of examining and awarding certification to physicians who have superior knowledge in the field of the diseases of childhood.