ABIM Recertification | Internal Medicine Maintenance of Certification

Education & Recertification

ABIM Maintenance of Certification Process

If you aren’t sure how to complete your ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC), you’re not alone. Many physicians have questions about the process as well as concerns about how to maintain certification. The American College of Physicians (ACP) has the resources to make it easy, efficient and personally rewarding.

Overview:

Enroll in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification Program and pay the registration fee
Earn 100 self-evaluation points

At least 20 for Medical Knowledge
At least 20 for Practice Performance
60 in either area
The same 100 points can apply to each certificate you renew; for example, internal medicine and a subspecialty certificate. In other words, you only need to earn 100 points no matter how many certificates you renew.
Points are valid for 10 years, so the points you are applying to each certificate must have been earned within 10 years of when your certificate expires.

Register for the ABIM exam in Internal Medicine and/or your subspecialty and study for the Boards
See ACP's suggested timeline and resources for completing each step of MOC.
Get a complete list of ACP's MOC resources.

What is ACP’s role vs. that of the ABIM?

Once you’ve enrolled in the the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program, you can turn to ACP for help earning the required points and preparing thoroughly for the internal medicine recertification exam. You’re in good company when you use our reliable resources. Many internists report that they found the MOC process more fulfilling when they used our resources to earn points and keep up to date.