One: Professional Standing
"ABR MOC"
April 2011, by Gary J. Becker, MD
See the ABR's video which highlights the value of MOC
Medical physics is the branch of physics that includes therapeutic medical physics, diagnostic medical physics, and nuclear medical physics.
MOC (Maintenance of Certification) is for diplomates who are already ABR certified, and who are working in the 10-year cycle of maintaining that certification.
Diplomates who hold time-limited (10-year) certificates are automatically enrolled in the MOC program and should start participating immediately.
Diplomates who hold lifetime certificates must enroll in the program to begin the MOC process.
MOC REQUIREMENTS
The American Board of Radiology has a history of ensuring excellence in the professionals who practice in our field. As the applications, technologies, and methodologies of radiology continue to expand and develop, we understand that lifelong learning is critical to ensure that new information and knowledge are incorporated into clinical practice. We are therefore looking forward with vision.
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Our maintenance of certification process (ABR-MOC) is designed to facilitate and document the professional development of each diplomate through its focus on the essential elements of quality care. The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Board of Radiology (ABR), as a member board, have initiated this process. Over the next few years, ABR-MOC will continue to develop into a comprehensive vehicle through which all diplomates can ensure the public and the radiologic community that they are incorporating new information into their practices, thereby delivering excellence in care. |
MOC focuses on the essential elements of quality care. |
With that in mind, we recommend that all diplomates participate in the ABR-MOC program. Those with time-limited certificates are automatically enrolled in the process. Those with lifetime certificates should consider ABR-MOC as an investment that will ensure continuing education, instill confidence, and promote the best interests of the patient. All diplomates should keep the ABR apprised of any change in contact information or licensure.
The ABR believes in the value of maintenance of certification. All current ABR Trustees participate in ABR-MOC, as will all future trustees.
So, how does this all work? As a first step you should take a look at the four components of the MOC program:
To view your particular schedule, go to Timelines and Fees .
- Professional Standing
- Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment
- Cognitive Expertise
- Practice Quality Improvement (PQI)
Please also see the MOC Participation Policy for detailed guidelines used to evaluate acceptable participation.
