ABP stands for the American Board of Pediatrics. ABP is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). It is an independent, nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence. The objective of ABP Certification is to promote excellence in medical care for children and adolescents. The ABP strives to improve training, establishes the requirements for certification, and s ...