Press Releases

Explore ABIM's news releases – from Board of Directors appointments, to important information on our assessments, Maintenance of Certification (MOC), and more. Please note that the MOC program has evolved over the years and some information in older news may not apply to the current program.

Kathleen G. Noonan, JD, appointed to American Board of Internal Medicine’s Board of Directors

Philadelphia, September 19, 2025 — The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced that Kathleen G. Noonan, JD, President and CEO of the Camden Coalition, has been appointed to the ABIM Board of Directors for a three-year term effective September 9, 2025.
Survey finds many physicians report learning and changing patient care due to participation in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA®)

Philadelphia, September 11, 2025—According to a new survey doctors are learning and putting their knowledge into practice with patients as they are regularly evaluated in ABIM’s Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA^®).
ABIM Announces Eric J. Warm, MD, MACP, as Vice President for Research Strategy

Philadelphia, September 9, 2025 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced today that Eric J. Warm, MD, MACP, has been appointed Vice President for Research Strategy, effective September 1, 2025.
ABIM Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors and Council

Philadelphia, August 4, 2025 — The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced new appointments today to the Board of Directors and ABIM Council.
The American Board of Internal Medicine Announces New Governance Members

Philadelphia, August 4, 2025 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced several new appointments to the Specialty Boards, Advisory Committees and Approval Committees today.
Higher scores on ABIM’s Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment associated with reduced post-hospitalization death and readmissions

Philadelphia, June 16, 2025 — Hospitalized patients treated by physicians who demonstrated more medical knowledge and judgment through higher scores on ABIM’s continuous knowledge assessment, known as the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA^®), were less likely to die within seven days of admission or be readmitted within seven days of discharge, according to a study published today in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Laura L. Sessums, JD, MD, Named American Board of Internal Medicine Chief Medical Officer

Philadelphia, May 15, 2025 — The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced today that Laura L. Sessums will serve as its next Chief Medical Officer, effective June 2, 2025.
Physicians spoke and ABIM listened: 2-year MOC point requirement is eliminated

Philadelphia, October 28, 2024 — The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is eliminating the requirement to complete Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points every-two-years effective immediately, new ABIM President and CEO Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH announced today.
Medical Schools and Health Systems Receive $400,000 to Enhance Patient Trust

PHILADELPHIA, August 27, 2024 – Today, the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM), the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the ABIM Foundation, the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced that $400,000 has been awarded to 15 medical schools and health systems across the United States to improve medical education and training to build a more trustworthy health system.
ABIM Announces New Members of its Board of Directors

Philadelphia, July 24, 2024 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced three new additions to its Board of Directors today.