Complete these sentences by choosing a word from the drop-down menu:Orthopedic surgeons must be , which acknowledges that they have met specified educational, evaluation, and examination requirements.

The phrase is “board certified.” Board certification acknowledges that an orthopedic surgeon has met specified education, evaluation, and examination requirements. “Teachers” and “students” describe roles, not a professional credential showing that these requirements have been met.

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