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.