Maintenance of Certification (MoC)

MOC, or Maintenance of Certification/ Continuous Certification, credits are part of a continuing education process for physicians who are board-certified. The purpose of MOC is to ensure that physicians stay current with the latest medical knowledge and practices throughout their careers.

Here's a brief overview of how MOC credits work for boarded physicians:

  1. Requirements: Physicians who are board-certified by organizations like the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or its member boards must participate in MOC programs to maintain their certification. These requirements typically include continuing medical education (CME), self-assessment, and sometimes participation in quality improvement activities.
  2. Credit Categories: MOC credits often fall into several categories, including:
    • Professional Standing: Proof of a valid medical license and a clean record of professional behavior.
    • Medical Knowledge: Participation in CME activities or passing examinations that demonstrate up-to-date knowledge in their specialty.
    • Practice Performance: Engaging in activities that improve the quality of care, such as performance improvement projects or practice audits.
    • Patient Care: Involvement in activities that enhance patient care, such as patient safety or communication skills workshops.
  3. Renewal Cycle: MOC requirements are usually part of a multi-year cycle, often spanning 10 years. Physicians must earn a certain number of MOC credits within this cycle to maintain their certification status.
  4. Assessment and Documentation: Physicians must keep track of their MOC activities and submit documentation as required by their certifying board. They may also need to pass periodic exams or assessments to demonstrate their continued competency.

Currently, St. Charles CME has collaborations in place with:

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS)
American Board of Pathology (ABPath)
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)

A board badge and statement will be present at event that is offering MOC. 
 

To claim MOC at CME activities:

  1. Attend the CME event
  2. Sign into your EEDS account with the event code and fill out the evaluation. 
  3. Mark the box for "claim ____ MOC"
  4. Take the post test for MOC credits

  5. Make sure your EEDS account has the correct year for your DOB and full name listed on your NPI (this is how the system will find you and send credit info to your board on your behalf)

    Reach out to [email protected] if you need help claiming MOC or need to find options for specific MOC.