Internists and subspecialists certified in 1990 or later (1987 for critical care medicine and 1988 for geriatric medicine) are required to complete the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Qualified ABIM diplomates are expected to complete 100 points of self-evaluation of practice performance. Every ten years doctors are expected to verify that they posses a valid unrestricted license to practice medicine, complete self-evaluation programs, and complete a secure examination.
Recertification points are earned through a variety of educational means that must come from the following:
Self-evaluation of Medical Knowledge (20 Points): modules that provide a self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses in important aspects of the knowledge base underlying each certification area. AASLD provides online materials in support of the Hepatology SEP module.
Self-evaluation of Practice Performance (20 Points): The three components of the practice performance tools include:
1. Demonstrating that one uses quality measurement in practice.
2. Selecting a relevant aim for improvement that is based on that measurement; and redesigning one or more practice processes to improve that measurement.
3.Repeating relevant measurement to determine if the change resulted in an improvement, and reporting your findings to the ABIM.
Electives (60 Points): From a variety of approved practice performance or medical knowledge options.
For more information about the ABIM Maintenance of Certification Program, please visit the ABIM website.
Source: Academic Internal Medicine Insight