noun
- plural of diplomate; physicians who have received certification from a medical specialty board
Usage: medical
Examples
- The hospital employs several diplomates in cardiology.
- Only diplomates of the American Board of Surgery can perform certain procedures.
- She joined the ranks of diplomates after passing her board examinations.
- The medical conference was attended by diplomates from various specialties.
- Diplomates must maintain their certification through continuing education.
- The clinic advertises that all its doctors are diplomates in their respective fields.