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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.

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Becoming Certified
Passing your boards demonstrates that you have met rigorous standards and have the clinical judgment, skills and attitudes essential for the delivery of excellent patient care.
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Maintaining Certification (MOC)
ABIM's MOC program was created with input from thousands of physicians across the country. It provides doctors with a pathway to know that they are staying current in the medical knowledge they use to treat patients and make important care decisions daily.
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About ABIM
ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
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Certification Exam Policies

The Exam Policies and Procedures will help you understand the general requirements and policies your residents and fellows must meet in order to take the certification exam. Upon passing the exam, your trainees will be board certified in internal medicine or one of its subspecialties.