You are eligible to claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for completion of ABIM self-evaluation modules.

You also are eligible to claim AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit™ directly from AMA upon your successful completion of the Maintenance of Certification program requirements.

Claim AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit™ for Completion of ABIM Self-Evaluation Modules

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania will provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completion of most ABIM self-evaluation modules. To receive CME, answer and submit the online survey that will appear when you have successfully completed the self-evaluation module and indicate the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ you are claiming from the maximum allowed, as outlined below.

For most Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge modules:

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania designates each of these enduring materials for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note that you should claim CME credit before the posted CME credit expiration date that appears in each module.

For most Self-Evaluation of Practice Performance (ABIM PIMs Practice Improvement Modules^®):

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania designates each of these PI CME Activities for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM encourages you to claim your CME credit as soon as you successfully complete a self-evaluation module. For modules in which you do not claim credit immediately upon completion, the online survey will remain in Claim CME Credit on your ABIM home page.

Note: Only ABIM products are eligible for CME credit through this program.

Confirmation of CME Credit

Your ABIM home page includes a printable report summarizing your CME activity and verifying the total number of AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ you have earned within the last six years.

CME Accreditation

These activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint sponsorship of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and ABIM. The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for MOC Program Completion

The AMA recognizes the educational effort associated with successfully completing an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board certification process. In addition to the individual accredited CME activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania as outlined above, you may claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ directly from the AMA upon your successful completion of the entire MOC program. As documentation of program completion, the AMA will require either a copy of your MOC program completion letter from ABIM or a copy of your new ABIM certificate. Instructions for claiming this credit will be available on your ABIM home page after you complete the MOC program.

Note: The AMA will charge a fee for this service. The amount of CME credit will vary based on the certificate issue date.