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On April 8, 2106, CHEST joined 29 other medical specialty societies at the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM’s) biannual Liaison Committee on Certification and Recertification (LCCR) meeting in Philadelphia. The meeting focused on the changing face of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and the vision ABIM has for the future of MOC.
President Richard J. Baron, MD, responded to a letter signed by several medical specialty societies, asking for clarification on ABIM’s vision and philosophy for MOC and the future changes ABIM is considering for the MOC program. Dr. Baron articulated the desire for MOC to be relevant to physicians’ practices in collaboration with the ABIM and the medical specialty societies, to produce, “a credential that speaks to whether physicians are staying current in knowledge and practice over the course of their career in their specialty.”
Dr. Richard G. Battaglia, ABIM Chief Medical Officer, and Eric McKeeby, ABIM Director of Community Engagement, reported the results of a membership survey and focus group discussions regarding ABIM’s Assessment 2020 Report, published in September 2015. They highlighted the challenges, opportunities, and future plans for the MOC program, in light of diplomates’ input through these mechanisms. In the feedback received, the majority of diplomates favored a move away from the secure 10-year MOC recertification examination. Several options were presented, including smaller, more frequent exams, secure exams taken from home or office, and the ability to “test out” of the 10-year exam by successfully completing smaller assessments along the way. Ultimately, participants favored a move away from assessment and toward learning and improvement through a mechanism that is relevant to their real-world practices. Dr. Baron noted the ABIM survey results in which 76.3% of diplomates said they wanted the MOC credential to mean “I am staying current in the knowledge I need to practice,” and he reiterated the Board’s commitment to developing assessment approaches that would result in a meaningful credential based on performance. The ABIM Board of Directors met in April, with the exam format being a priority for them.
Regarding the future of MOC, while the practice assessment requirement is on hold through 2018, ABIM recognizes the work in this area many physicians are currently doing. By early 2017, ABIM is planning on extending the partnership with ACCME to recognize practice assessment activities, along with current medical knowledge activities, for both CME and MOC. This expansion would include blended activities that meet both medical knowledge and practice assessment requirements.
In addition to ABIM staff’s perspectives, three medical societies, including CHEST, reported on their MOC efforts. Heather Dethloff, CHEST Education and Accreditation Specialist, participated in a panel discussion, along with the Endocrine Society and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine regarding the ongoing efforts to incorporate MOC into educational activities within their organizations. Successes and challenges encountered through the ABIM MOC certification process were the topics for discussion. During this presentation, CHEST announced its plan to incorporate ABIM MOC into the entire CHEST Annual Meeting 2016; details will be communicated to CHEST members and meeting registrants in coming months.
Throughout these changes to the MOC program, CHEST has been, and will continue to be, in communication with ABIM, advocating for our members. Any questions or concerns about this process can be directed to Heather Dethloff, Education and Accreditation Specialist, at [email protected].
More information
New ABIM Survey Indicates Physician Interest in Potential Changes to MOC Assessment: www.abim.org/news/new-abim-survey-indicates-physician-interest-in-potential-changes-to-moc-assessment.aspx
On April 8, 2106, CHEST joined 29 other medical specialty societies at the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM’s) biannual Liaison Committee on Certification and Recertification (LCCR) meeting in Philadelphia. The meeting focused on the changing face of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and the vision ABIM has for the future of MOC.
President Richard J. Baron, MD, responded to a letter signed by several medical specialty societies, asking for clarification on ABIM’s vision and philosophy for MOC and the future changes ABIM is considering for the MOC program. Dr. Baron articulated the desire for MOC to be relevant to physicians’ practices in collaboration with the ABIM and the medical specialty societies, to produce, “a credential that speaks to whether physicians are staying current in knowledge and practice over the course of their career in their specialty.”
Dr. Richard G. Battaglia, ABIM Chief Medical Officer, and Eric McKeeby, ABIM Director of Community Engagement, reported the results of a membership survey and focus group discussions regarding ABIM’s Assessment 2020 Report, published in September 2015. They highlighted the challenges, opportunities, and future plans for the MOC program, in light of diplomates’ input through these mechanisms. In the feedback received, the majority of diplomates favored a move away from the secure 10-year MOC recertification examination. Several options were presented, including smaller, more frequent exams, secure exams taken from home or office, and the ability to “test out” of the 10-year exam by successfully completing smaller assessments along the way. Ultimately, participants favored a move away from assessment and toward learning and improvement through a mechanism that is relevant to their real-world practices. Dr. Baron noted the ABIM survey results in which 76.3% of diplomates said they wanted the MOC credential to mean “I am staying current in the knowledge I need to practice,” and he reiterated the Board’s commitment to developing assessment approaches that would result in a meaningful credential based on performance. The ABIM Board of Directors met in April, with the exam format being a priority for them.
Regarding the future of MOC, while the practice assessment requirement is on hold through 2018, ABIM recognizes the work in this area many physicians are currently doing. By early 2017, ABIM is planning on extending the partnership with ACCME to recognize practice assessment activities, along with current medical knowledge activities, for both CME and MOC. This expansion would include blended activities that meet both medical knowledge and practice assessment requirements.
In addition to ABIM staff’s perspectives, three medical societies, including CHEST, reported on their MOC efforts. Heather Dethloff, CHEST Education and Accreditation Specialist, participated in a panel discussion, along with the Endocrine Society and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine regarding the ongoing efforts to incorporate MOC into educational activities within their organizations. Successes and challenges encountered through the ABIM MOC certification process were the topics for discussion. During this presentation, CHEST announced its plan to incorporate ABIM MOC into the entire CHEST Annual Meeting 2016; details will be communicated to CHEST members and meeting registrants in coming months.
Throughout these changes to the MOC program, CHEST has been, and will continue to be, in communication with ABIM, advocating for our members. Any questions or concerns about this process can be directed to Heather Dethloff, Education and Accreditation Specialist, at [email protected].
More information
New ABIM Survey Indicates Physician Interest in Potential Changes to MOC Assessment: www.abim.org/news/new-abim-survey-indicates-physician-interest-in-potential-changes-to-moc-assessment.aspx
On April 8, 2106, CHEST joined 29 other medical specialty societies at the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM’s) biannual Liaison Committee on Certification and Recertification (LCCR) meeting in Philadelphia. The meeting focused on the changing face of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and the vision ABIM has for the future of MOC.
President Richard J. Baron, MD, responded to a letter signed by several medical specialty societies, asking for clarification on ABIM’s vision and philosophy for MOC and the future changes ABIM is considering for the MOC program. Dr. Baron articulated the desire for MOC to be relevant to physicians’ practices in collaboration with the ABIM and the medical specialty societies, to produce, “a credential that speaks to whether physicians are staying current in knowledge and practice over the course of their career in their specialty.”
Dr. Richard G. Battaglia, ABIM Chief Medical Officer, and Eric McKeeby, ABIM Director of Community Engagement, reported the results of a membership survey and focus group discussions regarding ABIM’s Assessment 2020 Report, published in September 2015. They highlighted the challenges, opportunities, and future plans for the MOC program, in light of diplomates’ input through these mechanisms. In the feedback received, the majority of diplomates favored a move away from the secure 10-year MOC recertification examination. Several options were presented, including smaller, more frequent exams, secure exams taken from home or office, and the ability to “test out” of the 10-year exam by successfully completing smaller assessments along the way. Ultimately, participants favored a move away from assessment and toward learning and improvement through a mechanism that is relevant to their real-world practices. Dr. Baron noted the ABIM survey results in which 76.3% of diplomates said they wanted the MOC credential to mean “I am staying current in the knowledge I need to practice,” and he reiterated the Board’s commitment to developing assessment approaches that would result in a meaningful credential based on performance. The ABIM Board of Directors met in April, with the exam format being a priority for them.
Regarding the future of MOC, while the practice assessment requirement is on hold through 2018, ABIM recognizes the work in this area many physicians are currently doing. By early 2017, ABIM is planning on extending the partnership with ACCME to recognize practice assessment activities, along with current medical knowledge activities, for both CME and MOC. This expansion would include blended activities that meet both medical knowledge and practice assessment requirements.
In addition to ABIM staff’s perspectives, three medical societies, including CHEST, reported on their MOC efforts. Heather Dethloff, CHEST Education and Accreditation Specialist, participated in a panel discussion, along with the Endocrine Society and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine regarding the ongoing efforts to incorporate MOC into educational activities within their organizations. Successes and challenges encountered through the ABIM MOC certification process were the topics for discussion. During this presentation, CHEST announced its plan to incorporate ABIM MOC into the entire CHEST Annual Meeting 2016; details will be communicated to CHEST members and meeting registrants in coming months.
Throughout these changes to the MOC program, CHEST has been, and will continue to be, in communication with ABIM, advocating for our members. Any questions or concerns about this process can be directed to Heather Dethloff, Education and Accreditation Specialist, at [email protected].
More information
New ABIM Survey Indicates Physician Interest in Potential Changes to MOC Assessment: www.abim.org/news/new-abim-survey-indicates-physician-interest-in-potential-changes-to-moc-assessment.aspx