Medical Oncology
The links below outline the details of the Certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs in Medical Oncology.
Certification
At the time of application for certification in Medical Oncology, you must be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM.
- Policies and Requirements
- Cost
- Medical Oncology Exam Dates and Content
- Scheduling a Medical Oncology Exam
- Medical Oncology Exam Tutorial
Maintenance of Certification
You do not need to maintain certification in Internal Medicine to renew certification in Medical Oncology.
- Requirements
- Enrollment and Cost
- Medical Oncology Exam Dates and Content
- Scheduling a Medical Oncology Exam
- Medical Oncology Exam Tutorial
MOC Guide for Medical Oncologists (pdf) (as of March 31, 2011)
Begin working on your self-evaluation requirements as soon as you enroll in MOC:
Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge
Recommended modules:
- Medical Oncology 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®:
- American Society of Clinical Oncology's Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) (using the Completed Project or Self-Directed PIM)
- Cancer Screening PIM
- Clinical Supervision PIM
- Communication - Subspecialists PIM
- Communication with Referring Physicians PIM
- Completed Project 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*:
- CS2day (Cease Smoking Today) Online Performance Improvement Tool
- 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.