Tips for Getting the Most Out of MOC While Staying On Top of Requirements

February 7, 2018

dreamstime_s_88940915Maintenance of Certification is designed to assist Diplomates in advancing their professional knowledge, skills and practice. Keeping up with critical information in a rapidly changing health care environment can be a daunting task. Between patients, management responsibilities, keeping up with EMRs and other work related duties, finding time to invest in your own knowledge can be difficult.

ABO’s MOC program offers a path for Diplomates to engage in continuous learning and assessment activities that are both relevant and convenient.  In addition to encouraging a wide range of self-selected CE, ABO offers free quarterly webinars on a variety of topics. Diplomates can choose to attend the live event, or watch a recorded version which is available for up to 2 weeks after the event for credit and indefinitely for viewing without credit.

Self-assessment modules (SAMs) are also a great tool for improving clinical knowledge and decision making skills. Although Diplomates are only required to complete one module per year, additional modules may be taken simply for the learning experience. We continue to grow our library and have a wide range of topics available.

A bit longer than the SAM, PPMs are available in two categories: charting exercises and online courses. Charting exercises are a data driven, hands on approach to improving patient care in your practice. Online courses help to educate doctors on topics that may fall outside of clinical skills, such as practice management, physician well-being, patient communication or cultural competency.

While it is easy to see how MOC can help keep you on track in your commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement, it may seem a little overwhelming to think about completing the requirements. With busy lives and busy practices, it is not un-common for Diplomates to fall behind in the MOC program. But with better awareness of the MOC timeline, a few friendly reminders from ABO and a good understanding of what each requirement entails, staying current with MOC is fairly easy to accomplish.

Infographic

I'M A DIPLOMATE/CANDIDATE

LEARNING BUILDER ACCOUNT ACCESS

Check Board Certification Status

By going through the voluntary process of becoming board certified, our Diplomates demonstrate competence beyond entry level.

Upcoming Events

Stay in the know about exams, training, and more by visiting our events page.

Academy 2023 New Orleans

Oct 11, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - Oct 13, 2023 @ 3:00 pm CDT
ABO will be attending Academy in New Orleans October 11 - 13, 2023. Please stop by booth 609 to learn...
More About Event >

Webinar: Pediatrics Made Easy: Tips for Pediatric Eye Exams and Prescribing

Nov 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST
Presented by Jenelle Mallios, OD. The goal of this course is to help primary care optometrists be comfortable in managing...
More About Event >

Spring Exam Window

Feb 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - Mar 31, 2024 @ 5:00 pm CST
The next administration of the board certification exam will be February 1 - March 31, 2024. Applications may be submitted...
More About Event >

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.