Transcript Maintenance of Certification: How ACP Can Help

Maintenance of Certification:
How ACP Can Help
Every 10 Years
ABIM requires physicians who were certified in 1990 or
later to complete the ABIM Maintenance of Certification
(MOC) process every 10 years. The steps to take:
• Enroll with ABIM.
• Take the ABIM secure exam. Eligibility begins during
the sixth year of your current certification.
• Earn 100 points in Self-Evaluation of Medical
Knowledge and Practice Performance at any time
during the 10-year period. (Even after the secure
exam)
Self-Evaluation Requirements:
• Minimum of 20 points in self-evaluation of medical
knowledge required.
• Minimum of 20 points in self-evaluation of practice
performance required.
• Remaining 60 points can be from any combination of
medical knowledge and practice performance.
• The same 100 points can apply to each certificate you
renew; for example, internal medicine and a subspecialty
certificate.
Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge
New! Internal Medicine 2012 MOC Modules
• Three 25-question modules.
• Earn 10 MOC points per module.
• Modules are free to all Internal Medicine 2012
attendees.
• Modules available on Internal Medicine 2012
website im2012.acponline.org/moc
• Preview the questions – determine which topics
you need to brush up on.
Internal Medicine 2012 MOC Modules
• Topics questioned are covered in annual meeting
presentations.
• Each question is referenced to a session.
• Questions cover a broad range of clinically
relevant topics in internal medicine and the
subspecialties.
Internal Medicine 2012 MOC Modules
• After the meeting complete one or more modules.
• Score 60% or more and you can submit to ABIM
for MOC credit.
• Earn up to 30 MOC points.
Using MKSAP for Medical Knowledge Points
MKSAP ® has been used for MOC points
since 2005.
• An application authorizing MKSAP 16 for MOC points has
been submitted to the ABIM.
• MKSAP 15 tests and MKSAP 15 Update tests can be
submitted for CME credits and MOC points through MKSAP
website. No charge beyond ABIM registration fee.
• Use any MKSAP 15 or MKSAP 15 Update CME test record
as long as you are eligible for MOC and meet MKSAP
deadlines.
Using MKSAP for Medical Knowledge Points
FOR MSKAP 15
• CME : July 31, 2012. MOC : Jan. 31, 2013.
For MKSAP 15 Update 1
• CME : July 31, 2013. MOC: Sept. 30, 2013
For MKSAP 15 Update 2
• CME: Jan. 15, 2014. MOC: March 15, 2014.
For MKSAP 15 Update 3
• CME : July 31, 2014. MOC: Sept. 30, 2014
For MKSAP 15 Update 4
CME : Jan. 15, 2015. MOC: March 15, 2015
Using MKSAP for Medical Knowledge Points
When using MKSAP® for CME Credits and
MOC Points
• There is no need to do separate modules - ideal for your
busy schedule.
• Simply earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and use the
MOC Submission Form to apply for MOC points.
• Apply for up to 80 self-evaluation points.
• Points can be applied to multi-subspecialty certifications.
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Using MKSAP for Medical Knowledge Points
• For paper answer sheets, wait 4-6 weeks for a score report.
• Enter the answers from your answer sheets into the MKSAP
15 Online Submission Form.
• For MKSAP CME online, use MKSAP 15 MOC Submission
Form to automatically transfer answers to the ABIM.
• You will need your ABIM candidate number to submit
through the online MKSAP 15 MOC Submission Form.
• You will receive confirmation of completion and, within a
few days, access to your MOC transcript on the ABIM’s
website.
Using ACP Content to Complete ABIM Medical
Knowledge Modules
ABIM Modules:
• ABIM Annual Update Modules allow you to earn 10 MOC
points per module.
• Links to ACP content are embedded within ABIM
Modules for Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine.
Visit www.abim.org for information.
• When you click on the link, you will be prompted for
your ACPonline.org username and password. The links
to ACP content are a FREE benefit exclusively for ACP
members.
Using ACP’s Live Courses to complete ABIM
Modules
• Learn through group discussions led by expert ACP
faculty.
• Fill in print-outs of ABIM modules so you can input them
online later.
• Complete two ABIM Modules in a single day – Updates in
Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine.
• Courses are held as pre-courses to the annual Internal
Medicine meeting. (Some ACP chapters offer SEP courses.)
New! Ethics and Professionalism Module from
Annals of Internal Medicine
• Read the new ACP Ethics Manual and complete a
related question module on acponline.org to earn
10 MOC points for medical knowledge.
• Free to ACP members and individual subscribers
to Annals.
Preparing for the ABIM Exam
Preparing for the Secure Exam
Live MOC Exam Preparation Courses:
• 2- and 3-day courses offered before Spring and
Fall exam dates.
• Locations: Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago,
Orlando, Washington, DC, and a pre-course at our
annual meeting. (See acponline.org for dates.)
• Focus on new developments over past 10 years.
• Expert faculty and interactive formats keep you
engaged and focused.
• CME credit is included.
Preparing for the Secure Exam
MOC Exam Course Recordings:
• Can’t make it to a course? Review on your own
schedule with recordings of our expert courses.
• 14-hour MOC course and 45-hour Internal Medicine
Board Review course available.
• MP3, DVD, iPod Audio and Video formats. 2-book
syllabus included. Purchase recordings at
www.playbackacp.com
• CME credit is available for these recordings.
Preparing for the Secure Exam
MKSAP 15 and 16
• More than 1,100 multiple choice questions test you in all
of the subspecialties of internal medicine.
• Digital versions of MKSAP prepare you for the ABIM
online exam administration. (Digital MKSAP 16 will not
be available until January 2013)
• Links to supporting content strenghten your knowledge
base.