Rheumatology
The links below outline the details of the Certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs in Rheumatology.
Certification
At the time of application for certification in Rheumatology, you must be previously certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM.
- Policies and Requirements
- Cost
- Rheumatology Exam Dates and Content
- Scheduling a Rheumatology Exam
- Rheumatology Exam Tutorial
Maintenance of Certification
You do not need to maintain certification in Internal Medicine to renew certification in Rheumatology.
- Requirements
- Enrollment and Cost
- Rheumatology Exam Dates and Content
- Scheduling a Rheumatology Exam
- Rheumatology Exam Tutorial
MOC Guide for Rheumatologists (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:
- Rheumatology 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
- 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*:
- ACR AIM: Gout
- ACR AIM: Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Anthem Program of Excellence for Low Back Pain
- 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.
