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Complete your MOC requirements by 12/31/24 to avoid a change in certification status Expand/Collapse the ABIM alert.

Sign in to your Physician Portal to view any remaining requirements for the year. Not completing these requirements by 12/31/24 could result in a change to “Not Certified” for one or more certificates.

ABIM Scheduled Maintenance Expand/Collapse the ABIM alert.

ABIM.org will be going through scheduled maintenance from 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ET on Sat., 12/21/24. During this time, the ABIM Physician Portal will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience.

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 opens for all ABIM assessments on December 1.

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.