I am a board certified anesthesiologist that has been recertified twice (both voluntary) by the ABA. My primary focus is pain management.

I trained at Ohio State and would like to become a member of the AAPS.

In addition, I was wondering if there any plans to add pain management as a speciality board? 

I have two board certifications in pain management(ABIPP and ABPM), and a world certification (FIPP). However, these boards are currently not recognized by the ABMS. 

Consequently, there are some negative insurance implications.

Also, is the AAPS have the same level of standing as the ABMS and the Osteopathic Boards?

Gerard A Myers, DO, MBA, DABA, DABPM, DABIPP, FIPP