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Dr. Bill Quick
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Dr. Bill Quick and his wife Steph are the authors of one of the ...

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Monday, November 26, 2007
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Before discussing this new non-credential, I'd like to provide background on why I'm writing this essay.As you may know, medical specialty organizations have set up certification programs to assure the public that their members have adequate training in the specialty area. Certification usual...
  1. Non-Credential
    Anonymous
    Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 10:22 PM

    I received the letter as well.

    I am board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. 

    You got a deal!

    My letter requested $300.

    This seems to have the same credibility as the Nigerian oil letter I received via email; it also has the same chance of getting my money.

    Reply
  2. A CHRISTIAN EVANGELICAL ORGANIZATION, NOT A DIPLOMA MILL
    AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DIABETES SPECIALISTS
    Friday, January 11, 2008 at 12:38 AM
    DEAR SIR,
       WE DO NOT AWARD DIPLOMAS OR ACADEMIC DEGREES.
       WE ARE A CHRISTIAN EVANGELICAL ORGANIZATION AND OUR MISSION IS THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
       YOUR PUBLIC INTERNET STATEMENT IS PER-SE DEFAMATION AND LIBEL.
       WE DEMAND IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS LIBELOUS STATEMENT.
       OUR NEXT COMMUNICATION WILL BE FROM OUR PROCESS SERVER.
       AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DIABETES SPECIALISTS
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    re: A CHRISTIAN EVANGELICAL ORGANIZATION, NOT A DIPLOMA MILL
    Dr. Bill Quick
    Monday, January 14, 2008 at 10:13 AM
    I have a suspicion that the above comment was not written by people
    representing the American College of Diabetes Specialists.

    First, there's nothing in the ACDS solicitation that I had received that in any way suggests that they are "A CHRISTIAN EVANGELICAL ORGANIZATION", as claimed here. I strongly suspect the author of the present comment never saw the solicitation, and is merely trying to cause anxiety.

    Second, I doubt if any lawyer or physician wrote this in ALL CAPS.

    Third, my statement that is presently challenged is

    This concept fits precisely with a definition of a diploma mill: "an
    organization that awards academic degrees and diplomas with
    substandard or no academic study, and without recognition by official
    accrediting bodies. These degrees are often awarded based on life
    experience. "


    I stand by my statement.

    Finally, a major endocrinology organization, AACE, has also gone on
    record against the ACDS/ABD, in a newsletter to their membership:

    "You may have received solicitation from the American Board of
    Diabetes. Please be aware that our inquiries indicate that the ABD
    is not recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or by
    any state medical board. Also, according to the Nevada Secretary of
    State's Office, the corporate status of this entity defaulted in
    December 2006. We have been unable to obtain any information
    regarding the company or its principals. We suggest that you use
    caution in considering any potential affiliation, and will advise you
    of any additional information that becomes available."
    Reply
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