William Bray, MD Certified as an Independent Medical Examiner

Dr Bray Certified as an Independent Medical Examiner (26.28 KB)

Lafayette, Indiana - July 25, 2008-, Dr. William Bray, Medical Director of the Regional Occupational Care Center, has become a Certified Independent Medical Examiner by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME). Dr. Bray is one of only a few physicians in Indiana with this certification.

About the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME):
The foundation of mission of the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) is the belief that certification of independent medical examiners benefits the public good. This belief is based on the tenet that credentialed physicians have demonstrated that they possess the knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities required for the attainment of their certification as a Certified Independent Medical Examiners, (CIME)TM. Credentials, therefore, are reliable indicators of the professional's capacity to perform independent medical and impairment evaluations according to the profession's performance standards. Certification enables the public to make informed decisions regarding the selection and use of independent medical examiners.
Independent medical examinations (IMEs) are evaluations performed by an evaluator not involved in the care of the examinee, for clarifying clinical and case issues. IMEs are an important component of workers' compensation systems, and are also used to clarify other disability or liability associated cases. Impairment evaluations are often used to provide a more objective understanding of the impact of an injury or illness.
ABIME certification was created to establish and maintain standards of conduct and performance among independent medical examiners. ABIME is recognized by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, which sponsors state-of-the-art training courses in impairment and disability evaluation.

For more information about Regional Occupational Care Center, a St. Elizabeth Regional Health and Unity Healthcare Partner and Dr. Bray visit: www.unityhc.com or call 765.446.2450.