About Recertification/MOC©
Registration for the 2009 Recertification/MOC© examination is open from December 15, 2008 through January 31, 2009.
Since 1977, the ABAI has offered its Diplomates a Recertification/MOC© process so that the effectiveness of each Diplomate's own efforts in continuing education would be evaluated. The Recertification process is now offered annually. Maintaining a certificate is an expression of professional accountability and all Diplomates, especially those involved in training programs, are strongly encouraged to recertify at a minimum of every ten years.
Regulatory agencies, health maintenance organizations, and the community require reassurance and documentation of continual professional development and education by physicians. However, there are several components of physician professionalism that cannot be assessed by traditional written or computer-based examinations, such as lifelong learning, self-assessment, communication skills, empathy and patient advocacy. The Recertification/MOCİ process aims to evaluate all relevant aspects of a physician's professionalism.
As of 2007, ABAI transitioned from its current Recertification program into a more comprehensive Maintenance of Certification (MOC©) program in accordance with the requirements of the ABMS. Please see the Recertification/MOC© components for details.