General
- David J. Albright
- James C. Blackwell
- Fred C. Campbell Jr.
- Laurence E. Carroll
- Paula Ciesielski
- Mehmet F. Fer
- Peter Friedlieb
- Steven Glazer
- Ayesha Imran
- Kim Isaacs
- Amin Kamyar
- Daniel B. Kimball Jr.
- Antonio Lee
- Jeffrey D. Markle
- Janet Maurer
- Marcos Montagnini
- Robert A. Silverman
- Stephen Sisselman
- Jeffrey Wiese
David J. Albright, MD
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ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1972, 1980, 1997, 2007) “MOC has allowed me to systematically review all areas of internal medicine, helping maintain my confidence that I am doing the best for my patients. In fact, I’ve seen a number of patients whose conditions I may not have otherwise recognized or for which I would not have been certain of the most appropriate treatments if it weren’t for the knowledge I gained through MOC.” |
James C. Blackwell, MD
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ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1979, 1998, 2008) and Geriatric Medicine (2008) “The process takes an investment of both time and money, but I found it very worthwhile. I set aside time each week to work on modules and to study. I’ll work on a module for 30 minutes at lunch or will study instead of watching television in the evenings.” |
Fred C. Campbell Jr., MD
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ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1980, 1998, 2008) “My participation in MOC allows me to feel comfortable that the information I’m sharing with my colleagues is the current standard of care. Also, it makes me confident in my ability to distinguish what is evidence based and what is not when my patients inquire about a treatment that’s been in the news. There is a strong personal satisfaction that comes with MOC. It’s relatively simple and easy when done in an organized, weekly manner and I’d encourage others to consider participating.” |
Laurence E. Carroll, MD
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ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1974, 1997) and Nephrology (1978, 1997, 2007) “I try to act as a good role model for my younger colleagues by demonstrating to them the importance of keeping current through my voluntary participation in Maintenance of Certification (MOC). As a "grandfather" in both Nephrology and Internal Medicine, I can’t just give lip service to continuing professional development. MOC is a convenient way to confirm for myself, my peers and my patients that my knowledge and skills are current and that I practice high-quality medicine.” |
Paula Ciesielski, MD
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1981, 1997, 2007)
Eugene, OR
3/3/09
“I found that ABIM's Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process does have a tangible impact on the way I practice medicine. It helped me broaden the differential diagnoses, made me more familiar with newer tests, and allowed me to think critically. It also improved my insight on when and how to refer a patient to a specialist. Being disciplined in educating ourselves is always good for patients. MOC challenged me to reflect on my work that is evidence-based, community standard or cutting edge, and it helps me aim at improving the quality of care I provide to patients.”
TopMehmet F. Fer, MD
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ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1980) and Medical Oncology (1981, 1996, 2006) “It's never a bad idea to brush up and, even though I hold time-unlimited certification in Medical Oncology, I enrolled in the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. While it does feels good to have three board certificates on the wall, one for each decade, I primarily did this as a great continuing education exercise. So much has happened in the field that, for a comprehensive review, I wouldn’t know where to start. The MOC process provides targets and milestones, which make it much easier to stay focused.” |
Peter Friedlieb, MD
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1979, 2008)
Grand Rapids, MN
2/23/09
“I would encourage doctors to recertify regardless of their practice situations. It is a worthwhile process. Society expects it of us since our patients’ livelihood is in our hands, so it is not unreasonable. Ultimately I think recertifying was beneficial for me and my patients, and I suspect other doctors would have a similar experience. ”
TopSteven Glazer, MD
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ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1994, 2004) “In completing MOC, I’m taking advantage of CME opportunities. The hospitals where I have privileges require ongoing CME activity, making the credits from the recertification process a great benefit.” |
Ayesha Imran, MD
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (2001, 2011) and Geriatric Medicine (2005)
Hines, IL
9/21/09
“Maintenance of Certification is very important. Physicians need to stay up-to-date. I’m currently enrolled in the program, and appreciate that it forces me to study to keep up.”
TopKim Isaacs, MD, PhD
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1987) and Gastroenterology (1991, 2001, 2011)
Chapel Hill, NC
3/27/09
“Maintenance of Certification, to me, is more than a test. I think of it as continuous CME. My advice to colleagues: don't wait to enroll in MOC. Give yourself plenty of time. I’d even urge you to consider enrolling as soon as you complete Certification.”
TopAmin Kamyar, MD, FASN
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (2004) and Nephrology (2005)
Baton Rouge, LA
3/20/09
“A doctor's fund of knowledge is what gives a physician confidence, and allows him/her to deliver the best possible care. The recertification process, via medical knowledge modules and the PIM, only help a doctor to retain that confidence. I have met a number of doctors who have expressed that they do not find the process valuable. To those physicians, I would say that it is absolutely essential; it is neither difficult nor terribly time-consuming, and ultimately improves your practice. ”
TopDaniel B. Kimball Jr., MD
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1971, 1977, 1987, 2006), Hematology (1972), and Medical Oncology (1973)
Reading, PA
10/30/08
“For me, MOC is a reassuring measure that I am keeping current in my skills and knowledge. It gives me the confidence that I still have the necessary tools to address pertinent issues as they arise. Whether a question comes from one of the hospice nurses or from a caller on my radio show, I know I’ll be able to provide the best possible answer.”
TopAntonio Lee, MD
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ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1983, 1998, 2008) “While it might not directly translate into a significant dollar amount gain, MOC can open more doors for professional opportunities and add vibrancy to our professional careers. To me, the medical knowledge, self-confidence in professional competency and self-satisfaction I gained by participating in MOC is priceless.” |
Jeffrey D. Markle, MD
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ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1985, 2008) “I see Maintenance of Certification as a good way to keep up-to-date. It’s tough to keep up with all the journals, so I trust ABIM to bring up the key items. It’s a concise way that hits all the areas in our practice.” |
Janet Maurer, MD
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1979, 2006) and Pulmonary Disease (1982, 2005)
Scottsdale, AZ
2/3/09
“The information I learned during the MOC process has had a tangible impact on how I develop and implement programs for chronic illnesses, such as congestive heart failure and diabetes. It definitely improved the internal medicine area of my current responsibilities as Medical Director at Health Dialog, Inc. though I no longer interact directly with patients. I found the program to be a valid measure of assessing one’s medical knowledge, and frankly, I think everyone could benefit from it. ”
TopMarcos Montagnini, MD
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1995, 2005), Geriatric Medicine (1998, 2009), and Hospice & Palliative Medicine (2010)
Ann Arbor, MI
3/20/09
“Even though I’m required to engage in ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) every 10 years in order to maintain my certification, I find the MOC process very useful. It is a way for me to update my knowledge and my practice has improved as a result.”
TopRobert A. Silverman, MD, FACE
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1973) and Endocrinology (1975, 2006)
Chapel Hill, NC
9/22/08
“While I do not currently practice, my participation in the MOC program has allowed me to confidently make evidence-based recommendations regarding the updating of Cigna coverage positions that pertain to endocrine disorders. In addition, in my daily review of cases, I often make calls to physicians caring for patients insured by Cigna to discuss aspects of their endocrine care which I want to make certain are addressed. MOC has provided the stimulus for me to acquire the most current knowledge regarding diabetic care, for example, and I am confident that in making these calls we are assisting our members in receiving care that puts that information into practice. This, I feel, has helped improve the quality of care delivered to these patients.”
TopStephen Sisselman, MD
ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (2000, 2010)
Long Island, NY
3/19/09
“The MOC process to date has been a worthwhile experience for me, both personally and professionally. It’s made our practice more efficient and our patients are benefitting from this extra level of care.”
TopJeffrey Wiese, MD
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ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1998, 2008) “As a physician, I have an obligation of public accountability – ensuring my covenant to the population that my declaration of competence as a physician is authentic. Keeping my certification current is central to that obligation, as patients need to have an objective assurance that my understanding of medicine is current. The ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program fulfills that public accountability. This process made me a better physician; I really believe that. I think physicians who align the process with their practice of medicine will find the same.” |
