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ABPM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Online Center
Part 1: Professional Standing
Diplomates must hold an active, valid and unrestricted medical license in all States, US territories, or Canadian Provinces in which the diplomate is licensed to practice medicine.
- Diplomates will attest that their licenses meet the criteria stated above throughout the entire time-period of their certification.
- ABPM will verify licenses each time a diplomate registers for the MOC examination and at the completion of the 10 year certification cycle.
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Part 2: Lifelong Learning and Self-assessment (LLSA)
A. Thirty (30) hours of ABPM-approved LLSA/MOC activities every three years
A total of 100 hours over the 10-year span of certification is required. LLSA has been expanded significantly. ABPM has agreements in place with our three specialty societies (the American College of Preventive Medicine, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and the Aerospace Medical Association) to provide more opportunities for LLSA. Courses and sessions at each society’s annual meetings are designated as ABPM LLSA/MOC credit if they cover an area of the Board’s examination content outline and include self-assessment questions covering the content of the session or course. The specialty societies also offer a variety of LLSA/MOC distance-learning opportunities. Contact the appropriate specialty society for details on distance-learning opportunities.
There are several providers of LLSA/MOC activities in addition to the specialty societies. A complete listing of LLSA/MOC activities is posted on the ABPM MOC web site at https://www.theabpm.org/moc/modules.cfm
In addition to modules listed on the ABPM website, the Board may consider granting LLSA/MOC credit for completion of CME provide by Federal agencies, if the content is relevant to the specialty of preventive medicine and includes self assessment questions.
B. Forty-five (45) hours of other Category 1 ACCME approved continuing medical education (CME) every three years.
A total of 150 hours over the 10-year span of certification is required. This requirement is in addition to the ABPM-approved LLSA/MOC activities.
This 45 hour CME requirement may also be satisfied by completing the MOC Part 2 requirements of another ABMS specialty board with which the diplomate is also maintaining certification.
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Part 3: Assessment of Cognitive Expertise
Diplomates holding time-limited certificates will be required to take and pass a cognitive exam.
- Diplomates may begin taking the examination seven (7) years after receiving their initial certification, and may repeat the examination if necessary to pass it prior to the expiration of their certificate.
- The MOC exams are secure, proctored, 100-question multiple choice examinations offered in conjunction with ACPM, ACOEM, and AsMA annual meetings. The dates of future MOC exams are posted on the ABPM web site as they become available.
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Part 4: Assessment of Practice Performance
Diplomates are required to complete a practice performance assessment. This component utilizes a quality improvement model with opportunities for assessment of practice performance and improvement activities available in clinical practice, teaching, research, and administration. Diplomates may complete the Assessment of Practice Performance through any of the three Preventive Medicine specialty societies. Please contact the appropriate specialty society for more detailed information.
ACOEM: www.acoem.org/moc.aspx
ACPM: www.acpm.org/education/moc_descr.htm
AsMA: Email Dr Susan Northrup for information
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