If you're interested in taking the traditional, 10-year MOC exam, here's some information to help guide your decision.
| Required Frequency: | Every 10 years |
| Location: | Test center only |
| Available: | In all specialties |
| Assessment Experience (security): | In-person proctoring |
| Access to UpToDate®: | Yes |
| Results: | Takes 6-8 weeks to get results |
| Scheduling: | Available 1-2 times a year |
| Breadth of Discipline: | Yes, exam covers the breadth of the discipline |
| Points: | You earn 20 medical knowledge points for every attempt |
| Length: | Approximately 10 hours |
Eligibility and Registration
Registration opened for all 2022 ABIM assessments on December 1, 2021.
Please see an important update about MOC requirement deadline extensions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tips for all physicians taking the traditional, 10-year MOC exam
- Take the exam tutorial to practice using UpToDate® and become comfortable with the interface.
- Review the exam blueprint to gain a better understanding of the content that will be covered. All exams are currently breadth of discipline.
- Sign in to your Physician Portal and review your appointment time.
- Familiarize yourself with the exam day schedule.
NOTE: The 2-year Knowledge Check-In is no longer offered. The traditional, 10-year MOC exam will continue as an option. Learn more about your assessment options.