Professionalism and Professional Standing requirements
- Licensure*
- Must hold a license to practice medicine in a jurisdiction in the United States, its territories, or Canada. All licenses must be unrestricted.
Maintenance of certification
Maintenance of certification (MOC) is an integral part of the quality movement in healthcare.
At a glance
Continuing Certification (MOC) is an integral part of the quality movement in healthcare. Patients, your physician peers, and your colleagues all value Continuing Certification (MOC) because it demonstrates your support for continuous quality improvement, professional development, and quality patient care. The ABR believes in the value of Continuing Certification (MOC). Therefore, all ABR volunteers, including governors and trustees, are required to participate in Continuing Certification (MOC).
Every diplomate electing to participate in the Continuing Certification (MOC) program is expected to meet all requirements as listed below. The four parts of Continuing Certification (MOC) are:
- Part 1: Professionalism and Professional Standing
- Part 2: Lifelong Learning
- Part 3: Assessment of Knowledge, Judgment, and Skills
- Part 4: Improvement in Medical Practice
Certification status and Continuing Certification (MOC) participation are reported publicly on the ABMS website. See the Verify Board Certification Status section of the ABR website.
Who Participates in Continuing Certification (MOC)?
Diplomates with CONTINUOUS certificates issued in 2012 and thereafter are automatically enrolled in the Continuing Certification (MOC) program when they attain initial certification. They may start participating immediately.
Diplomates who hold LIFETIME certificates may voluntarily enroll in the program to begin the Continuing Certification (MOC) process. Enrollment can be completed by logging in to myABR.
Diplomates with Subspecialty Certification
Diplomates with a SUBSPECIALTY certificate in neuroradiology, nuclear radiology, pain medicine, or pediatric radiology are automatically enrolled in the Continuing Certification (MOC) program and should start participating immediately.
Participation guidelines
Lifelong Learning requirements
- CME
- Must have completed at least 75 Category 1 CME within the last three calendar years.
Assessment of Knowledge, Judgment, and Skill requirements
- OLA or Continuing Certification Exam
- Must meet or exceed the standard in a current cumulative score in Online Longitudinal Assessment (OLA) in year five or pass a Continuing Certification Exam in year four or five of the Part 3 cycle.
Improvement in Medical Practice requirements
- PQI Project or Activity
- Must have completed at least one PQI Project or Participatory Quality Improvement Activity within the last three calendar years.
*Medical Physics Diplomates Only: Part 1 requires valid, unrestricted licensure if practicing in FL, HI, NY, or TX. Those without licensure must have one available attester as defined by the ABR.