The Nuts & Bolts of MOC

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Objectives

• How to complete your current MOC requirements

• What is “new” in the new version of MOC• Completing Part 2 and Part 4 requirements• Part 3 of MOC - The Examination• The ABP Web site and your ABP portfolio

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• If you were certified or recertified from 2003 to 2009, these changes apply to you (ends 2016).

• Your certificate has an end date• MOC was based on a 7-year cycle.• The requirements for Parts 1, 2, and 4 must

be completed by the end date on your certificate.

• You do not need to sit for a Part 3 MOC examination by the end of your present cycle.

Initial Version of MOCCertificates awarded 2003 to 2009

Overview

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Initial Version of MOC

PART 2 Requirements

• Required to complete one Part 2 activity in 7years

• Any approved activity counts for any certificate

• Activities can be AAP, ABP, or from other sponsors

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• Need to complete one Part 4 activity in 7 years(practice assessment and improvement activity)

• Web-based PIM on ABP Web site (eg, influenza immunization PIM)

• AAP product such as EQIPP PIM • Another option is to participate in an

approved collaborative improvement project

• ABMS patient safety module )

Initial Version of MOC

PART 4 Requirements

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For those whose certification ends in 2010

Suggestions if you have not started yet:

For Part 2 complete the ABP knowledge self assessment in general pediatrics OR the Decision Skills activity

For Part 4 complete the ABP Hand Hygiene OR the ABP Influenza PIM

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When in Doubt

• Go to ABP.ORG and log onto you secure personal portfolilo

• Read letters and emails from the ABP• Email MOC@abpeds.org with questions• Call the ABP

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Keeping Track of Your MOC Requirements:

My ABP Portfolio Log In

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Log in

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Keeping Track of Your MOC Requirements:

MOC Portfolio Landing Page

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Keeping Track of Your MOC Requirements:

Requirements Page

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Keeping Track of Your MOC Requirements:

Diplomate Progress Report

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The New Version of MOCAs of January 1, 2010

• Cycle begins with certification awarded in 2010

• Overlaps with initial version for 6 years• Now based on 5-year cycle of MOC

(Part 2 and 4 requirements must be completed during 5-year cycle)

• Approved activities are assigned a point value• Need to earn total of 100 points in 5 years

Part 2: 40 pointsPart 4: 40 points Optional: 20 points 14

• Any approved Part 2 activities• Any activity counts for any area of

certification• Need 40 points in 5 years (Generally 2)

• Search for activities at www.abp.org

The New Version of MOCAs of January 1, 2010

PART 2 Requirements

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The New Version of MOCAs of January 1, 2010

PART 4 Requirements• Any approved Part 4 activities• Any approved activity counts toward any

area of certification• Search activities via the Activity Catalog at

www.abp.org• Need 40 points in 5 years

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PART 3: THE EXAM

• A secure MOC exam is required every 10 years in each area of certification

• There is no reciprocity for Part 3 of MOC

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Other Reciprocities

• Med-Peds diplomates• Diplomates of the ABP with certification in another

ABMS specialty (allergy, peds neurology, etc)• ABP diplomates practicing in Canada and meeting

Canadian Royal College MOC requirements

• The reciprocity is only for Part 2 and 4 credit. An exam is required every 10 years in each area of ABP certification

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Keeping Track of Your MOC Requirements:

Requirements Page

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Keeping Track of Your MOC Requirements:

Diplomate Progress Report

o Keeps track of points

o Displays reminders when certification is at risk

o Shows up-to-date address and email

o Diplomates are responsible for updating personal contact information in their portfolio

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Catalog Search

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Catalog Search – Part 2

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Catalog Search Results

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Activity Profile

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ABP Web site: Home Page

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Certificates Expiring in 2010

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FAQs for 2010-2015 Expirees

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COSTS

• 52 examinations• Resident tracking• Resident and Fellow in-training exams• Resident and Fellow verification• Credential review, revocations, and appeals• Residency Review Committee Participation• Development and approval of MOC

activities• Funder of FOPO, AAP CQN, others

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Questions?

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