No, ABAI does not require its Diplomates to maintain certificates in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics. However, all Diplomates, particularly those working in academia, are encouraged to maintain their primary board certification.
Diplomates certified with ABIM
or ABP
may receive reciprocal Part II and
Part IV MOC credit for participation in
ABIM's or ABP's MOC program. This means to participate in The American
Board of Allergy & Immunology (ABAI) MOC program, you will only need to
complete Part I and Part III.
Additionally, you will be required to complete an attestation form regarding
participation in your primary Board's MOC program. Please note that once you
choose to participate reciprocally in the ABIM or ABP MOC program, you will be
expected to complete the entire MOC program and will not be able to switch
back to the ABAI MOC program. Read the complete details about recriprocal MOC credit.