Gastroenterology
The links below outline the details of the Certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs in Gastroenterology.
Certification
At the time of application for certification in Gastroenterology, you must be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM.
- Policies and Requirements
- Cost
- Gastroenterology Exam Dates and Content
- Scheduling a Gastroenterology Exam
- Gastroenterology Exam Tutorial
Maintenance of Certification
You do not need to maintain certification in Internal Medicine to renew certification in Gastroenterology.
- Requirements
- Enrollment and Cost
- Gastroenterology Exam Dates and Content
- Scheduling a Gastroenterology Exam
- Gastroenterology Exam Tutorial
MOC Guide for Gastroenterologists (pdf) (as of August 23, 2012)
Begin working on your self-evaluation requirements as soon as you enroll in MOC:
Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge
Recommended modules:
- Gastroenterology 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
- Colonoscopy PIM
- Communication – Recent Visit PIM
- Communication – Subspecialist PIM
- Communication with Referring Physicians PIM
- Completed Project PIM
- Hepatitis C PIM
- Osteoporosis PIM (for physicians who prescribe chronic steroid therapy)
- 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*:
- CS2day (Cease Smoking Today) Online Performance Improvement Tool
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Accelerating the Rate of Improvement in CF Care: Learning and Leadership Collaborative
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) Continuous Quality Improvement Program
* Additional AQI activities may be available to you.
Use our Practice Performance Selector Tool to find the best option for you.
