Diplomates from interventional radiology, medical physics, and radiation oncology started their Online Longitudinal Assessment (OLA) activities last month. Like their diagnostic radiology counterparts last year, these diplomates can help make the process fair and relevant by serving as question raters.   Mark Supanich, PhD, didn’t wait to begin rating OLA questions: he started on January…

By Sanjeev Bhalla, MD   Online Longitudinal Assessment (OLA) was launched in 2019 for diplomates with certification in diagnostic radiology and DR subspecialties to replace the periodic high-stakes examination as part of Maintenance of Certification (MOC). As the cardiopulmonary trustee, I am thrilled to be part of the development of a less stressful, quick process…

Implemented by the ABR in 2012, the Continuous Certification method of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) employs an annual review in March to evaluate MOC participation status. Diplomates are required to attest once a year that they are meeting three of the four MOC components: Professionalism and Professional Standing (Part 1); Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (Part…