Part 3: Assessment of Knowledge, Judgment, and Skills
Last verified on March 18, 2022
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Part 3 requires passing the most recent summative decision for Online Longitudinal Assessment (OLA) or having passed a traditional exam in the previous five years. Diplomates are limited to three attempts if taking the traditional exam to satisfy Part 3 of MOC.
Individual diplomates can determine their need to take the current MOC exam by logging in to myABR. If you need more information about the traditional MOC exam, please click here.
Overview of the OLA Process
Within the OLA product, diplomates will be provided two question opportunities each week. Question opportunities will be available for four weeks to allow maximum diplomate flexibility. After opening a question, diplomates will be allowed a limited amount of time to answer the question and will learn immediately whether they answered correctly. In addition, they will receive a brief explanation of the correct answer, as well as a reference. OLA is designed to have minimal impact on a diplomate’s workday and requires no time away from work or travel expense. The potential for retesting areas of weakness provides a further opportunity for diplomates’ self-assessment of their professional growth.For more information, please see OLA FAQs.