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.
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ABIM announces plans to offer physicians MOC assessment options in January 2018
Philadelphia, PA, May 5, 2016 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) today announced plans to begin offering a new Maintenance of Certification (MOC) assessment option in January 2018.
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New ABIM Survey Indicates Physician Interest in Potential Changes to MOC Assessment
Philadelphia, PA, April 11, 2016 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced findings from its recent survey about potential changes to the current Maintenance of Certification (MOC) assessment.
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Internal Medicine residents who never certify are more likely to have disciplinary actions
Philadelphia, PA, March 3, 2016 – Ninety-five percent of allopathic physicians who enter internal medicine training programs successfully achieve board certification through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
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ABIM Announces Members of New Geriatric Medicine Board
Philadelphia, PA, February 25, 2016 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) today announced the formation of a new Specialty Board devoted to Geriatrics.
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ABIM Engages Physicians on Updates, Potential Changes to MOC Assessments
Philadelphia, PA, February 5, 2016 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is unveiling new processes to engage internists and subspecialists on various aspects of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) assessments.
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ABIM Extends Practice Assessment Decision through 2018
Philadelphia, PA, December 16, 2015 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced today that the ABIM Board of Directors has unanimously voted to extend their decision, announced in February of this year, and will not require Practice Assessment, Patient Voice and Patient Safety in its Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program through December 31, 2018.
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Dr. Richard G. Battaglia named Chief Medical Officer of ABIM
Philadelphia, PA, October 30, 2015 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is pleased to announce that Richard G. Battaglia, MD, has joined the senior leadership team of the organization and will serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) leading ABIM's effort to incorporate feedback from practicing physicians and key stakeholders into clinical aspects of all of ABIM activities, including Certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC).
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ABIM Announces Six New Specialty Board Members
Philadelphia, PA, October 20, 2015 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) today announced additional appointments for its Specialty Boards effective immediately.
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Assessment 2020 Task Force Findings to Focus Discussion of Changes to ABIM Certification and Maintenance of Certification
Philadelphia, PA, September 16, 2015 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) today released a report from the Assessment 2020 Task Force that envisions a variety of potential directions for the future of assessments in ABIM's Certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs.
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ABIM and ACCME Announce Collaboration in Support of Physician Lifelong Learning
Philadelphia, PA, and Chicago, IL, August 12, 2015 – The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) are pleased to announce a collaboration to support physicians who are engaged in lifelong learning by enabling them to use those activities in completion of requirements for ABIM's Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.