Adopted October 2007, MOC Coordinating Committee

The ABR recognizes that some of its diplomates may practice outside of the US and Canada, but wish to maintain ABR certification. For those diplomates practicing outside of the US and Canada, the professional standing component will be recognized if the diplomate holds and submits documentation of unrestricted licensure in the country in which they are practicing. Documentation of unrestricted licensure must be submitted in the  5th and 10th year of each MOC cycle.  As with US and Canadian practitioners, diplomates practicing outside of the US and Canada are required to report any license restrictions to the ABR within 60 days of their imposition. This policy applies to all physician diplomates, and to medical physicist diplomates practicing in any country that licenses medical physicists.

For international diplomates who also hold licensure in the US and/or Canada, the ABR will continually monitor licensure actions reported through DANS, (Disciplinary Action Notification Service) based upon the Federation of State Medical Boards’ database.   If US or Canadian licensure is revoked or suspended (or surrendered in lieu of investigation/action), the ABR will pursue withdrawal of the certificate according to its due process policy (even if there is continued unrestricted licensure in their country of practice). The Board may also pursue withdrawal of the certificate if the diplomate’s license has been placed on probation (unexpired) or put under special conditions/requirements if, upon review according to Board policy, the Board deems the restriction is of such nature and extent as to preclude continued certification during the time of the restrictions. Reinstatement will be considered when the license is returned to current and unrestricted status.