May 4, 2017

Why I Serve: David A. Johnson, MD

Dr. Johnson is a Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology at Gastroenterology Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. He also practices at Gastrointestinal and Liver Specialists of Tidewater. He is certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and serves on ABIM’s Gastroenterology Board Exam Writing Committee. Why did you want to become a physician? […]

ABIM Governance, Exam Committees, Why I Serve

January 19, 2017

PODCAST: 80 Years of Promoting Excellence in Health Care

  For 80 years, physicians have entrusted the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) to help the profession set medical standards and define disciplines. ABIM Vice President of Medical Research Dr. Lorna Lynn and Dr. Richard Baron, ABIM President and CEO, discuss the past, present and future of our organization in an 80th Anniversary Podcast! […]

ABIM Governance, MOC, Opportunities and New Ways to Approach MOC Exam

October 13, 2016

My Experience Setting the Cardiovascular Disease MOC Passing Score

This summer, I traveled from the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, where I treat patients as a cardiologist, to the Philadelphia offices of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). I had received an invitation to participate in the exam standard setting session for the Fall 2016 Cardiovascular Disease Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Exam. While I […]

MOC

October 6, 2016

Infographic: Board Certified Internists are Positively Different

References: Norcini JJ, Lipner RS, Kimball HR. Certifying examination performance and patient outcomes following acute myocardial infarction. Medical Education. 2002;36:853-59. Fiorilli PN, Minges K, Herrin J, Messenger J, Ting H, Nallamothu B, Lipner RS, Hess BJ, Holmboe ES, Brennan J, Curtis J. Association of physician certification in Interventional Cardiology with in-hospital outcomes of percutaneous coronary […]

MOC, News

September 7, 2016

Make your opinion count: Take survey about new MOC assessment

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is continuing to engage physicians to build a new Maintenance of Certification (MOC) assessment pathway that adheres to the high standards of certification, while meeting additional needs of the physician community and the patients they serve. As part of this ongoing effort, we are distributing a survey to […]

Assessments for MOC, Opportunities and Ideas for MOC, Opportunities and New Ways to Approach MOC Exam, Physician Feedback

August 18, 2016

Coming Soon: Alternative MOC Assessment Pathway Survey

In early September, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) will email all ABIM Board Certified physicians a link to participate in a survey about an alternative Maintenance of Certification (MOC) assessment pathway. This will be your opportunity to tell us what will work best for you as you maintain your certification. Physicians have already told […]

MOC, Opportunities and New Ways to Approach MOC Exam, Physician Feedback

June 26, 2015

[VIDEO] New Score Report Provides Explanation of Exam Results – Incorporates Diplomate Recommendations (Part II)

Earlier this month, I provided an update on our collaborative effort with the Internal Medicine community to improve the Score Report. We’ve created a new interactive video to walk you through the changes in the new, enhanced score report and the information presented in the report. I hope you find this video helpful and informative. […]

Announcements, Opportunities and Ideas for MOC