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Definition of Board eligible
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Board eligible: In medicine, a description for a physician who has completed the requirements for admission to a medical specialty board examination but has not passed that examination. For example, a physician must have 3 years of training in an approved pediatric residency to be eligible for certification by the American Board of Pediatrics.