ACP update about ABIM's MOC program and introduction of the ACP MOC Navigator

ACP CEO Steven Weinberger, MD, FACP, sent an email to members on Oct. 24 that detailed 2 important developments regarding the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

In response to concerns about potential ways that the MOC program might be used, ACP's Board of Regents approved a policy statement about applying the current MOC process as a necessary or sole criterion to identify and recognize competence and quality of care provided by internal medicine specialists and subspecialists. ACP does not support using participation in MOC as an absolute prerequisite for state licensure, hospital credentialing, or insurer credentialing. Instead, decisions about licensure and credentialing should be based on the physician's performance in his or her practice setting and a broader set of criteria for assessing competence, professionalism, commitment to continuous professional development, and quality of care provided.

ACP is pleased to announce the launch of the ACP MOC Navigator, a new interactive tool developed to help guide ACP members through the MOC process and help them select ways to meet requirements and earn points. The MOC Navigator provides an easy-to-use, step-by-step interface to make decisions about participating in the program, learn about enrollment in the program, understand the requirements, and discover resources to earn points and prepare for the final examination. It also provides recommendations for ways to meet the requirements that fit best with your specific preferences and professional situation.