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Initial Certification indicates that physicians have met rigorous standards through intensive study, accredited training and evaluation and that they have the clinical judgment, skills and attitudes essential for the delivery of excellent patient care.

MOC is a professionally determined standard that attests that an internist is staying current in knowledge and practice throughout his/her career.

For more than 75 years, Certification by ABIM has stood for the highest standard in internal medicine and its 20 subspecialties.

Section: MOC Requirements

General

In general, in addition to licensure and enrollment prerequisites, the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program requires that:

Every 2 Years

Every 2 Years (to be reported as participating in MOC):

Complete at least one MOC activity

     Points earned will count toward 5 year requirement
Every 5 Years

Every 5 Years (to stay certified):

Earn 100 MOC points, 20 of which must be Medical Knowledge

Every 10 Years

Every 10 Years (to stay certified):

Pass the MOC Exam for your certification(s) within 10 years
of when you last passed


Important Notes and Exceptions

  • All diplomates must be enrolled in the MOC program at their 5- and 10-year requirements. Sign in
  • For Diplomates with time remaining on their 10-year certificates, different deadlines may apply. Sign in
  • For Hospitalists, additional MOC requirements apply. More
  • For Interventional Cardiologists, additional MOC requirements apply. More
  • For Dual-Boarded Diplomates, some MOC requirements may be waived. More
  • For those newly certified in Internal Medicine, you are eligible for an MOC fee credit. More
  • For fellows in an accredited training program, you may be eligible for an MOC fee credit. More