Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism
The links below outline the details of the Certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs in Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism.
Certification
At the time of application for certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, you must be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM.
- Policies and Requirements
- Cost
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Exam Dates and Content
- Scheduling a Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Exam
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Exam Tutorial
Maintenance of Certification
You do not need to maintain certification in Internal Medicine to renew certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism.
- Requirements
- Enrollment and Cost
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Exam Dates and Content
- Scheduling a Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Exam
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Exam Tutorial
MOC Guide for Endocrinologists (pdf) (as of September 6, 2012)
Begin working on your self-evaluation requirements as soon as you enroll in MOC:
Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge
Recommended modules:
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Medical Knowledge Modules
- Care for the Underserved Module
- Point-of-Care Clinical Question Module
Learning Sessions are an interesting and collaborative way to earn points.
Self-Evaluation of Practice Performance
Recommended ABIM PIMs Practice Improvement Modules®:
- Clinical Supervision PIM
- Communication – Recent Visit PIM
- Communication – Subspecialist PIM
- Communication with Referring Physicians PIM
- Completed Project PIM
- Diabetes PIM
- Preventive Cardiology PIM (for those making management decisions about blood pressure and lipids)
- Osteoporosis PIM
- Self-Directed PIM
The Approved Quality Improvement (AQI) pathway grants physicians 20 MOC points for participating in externally developed QI activities.
Recommended AQI Pathway options*:
- ACP Closing the Gap: Diabetes Care
- CS2day (Cease Smoking Today) Online Performance Improvement Tool
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Accelerating the Rate of Improvement in CF Care: Learning and Leadership Collaborative
- IPIP: Improving Performance in Practice
- Joslin Diabetes Center: Advancing Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes
- Joslin Diabetes Center: Development of Office-based Systems of Care: Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
- Joslin Diabetes Center: Identification and Reduction of Cardiometabolic Risk
- Joslin Diabetes Center: Overcoming Obstacles to Insulin Therapy: Office-based Systems to Optimize Outcomes
- Med-IQ and the Endocrine Society: Performance Improvement Strategies in Diabetes Care
- SHM: Glycemic Control Mentored Implementation Program
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) Continuous Quality Improvement Program
- The Endocrine Society: The Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules PIM
- UW Health Diabetes Improvement Initiative
* Additional AQI activities may be available to you.
Use our Practice Performance Selector Tool to find the best option for you.
