New MKSAP® Maintenance of Certification Modules
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Subscribers to the 14th edition of the Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 14) can now use a new option for earning Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points in the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification program. Eight new MKSAP Maintenance of Certification Modules (called MKSAP MOC II Modules) will replace the original MKSAP MOC Modules. If you subscribe to MKSAP 14, you may use each of these MKSAP MOC II Modules to earn 10 Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points, qualifying for up to 80 points.
Besides being a subscriber to MKSAP 14, you must be enrolled in ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification program to earn any of these Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points.
You can take advantage of the MKSAP MOC II Modules to earn the maximum number of Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points permitted. Or, if you prefer, you can combine the MKSAP MOC II Modules with the ABIM Medical Knowledge Modules, including the new ABIM Annual Update Modules.
To earn points, you will need to provide your ABIM Maintenance of Certification program registration number after clicking on the “Download MKSAP MOC II” button below and after downloading the MKSAP MOC II Modules. You will also need either your membership number or the username and password that are associated with your MKSAP 14 subscription. After successfully completing each MKSAP MOC II Module, you will be able to submit your answers directly to ABIM.
MKSAP cannot be used to earn points toward the ABIM’s requirement for Self-Evaluation of Practice Performance. Information on Self-Evaluation of Practice Performance is available at the ABIM Web site at http://www.abim.org/moc/mocsepp.aspx. For complete details about the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program, visit www.abim.org/moc/.
Not yet a MKSAP 14 Subscriber?
If you have not yet purchased MKSAP 14, become a subscriber. Note: Please allow 1-2 business days to process your order prior to proceeding to download the modules.
MKSAP 14 Subscribers:
To earn CME credit for MKSAP 14, follow the instructions you received with your MKSAP 14 program. Completing MKSAP MOC II for Modules for Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points does not qualify you for additional CME credit.
What Is New About the MKSAP MOC II Modules
The new MKSAP MOC II Modules consist of eight Modules, including four that test knowledge of multidisciplinary office-based care and four that test knowledge of multidisciplinary inpatient care. Each MKSAP MOC II Module offers fewer points than each of the original MKSAP MOC Modules (10 instead of 20) but involves fewer questions (25 instead of 60). The MKSAP MOC II Modules are modeled after the ABIM Update Modules, each of which also involves 25 questions and 10 Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points.
Accessing the MKSAP MOC II Modules
To access the MKSAP MOC II Modules:
1. Download the installer (Remember that you must be a MKSAP 14 subscriber and will need to log in with your ACP Online username and password.)
2. Install the package, which contains all eight, 10-point Modules, to your computer.
3. Answer the questions in any order and at your own pace and then submit your completed modules to the ABIM directly from within the MKSAP MOC II Modules.
Phasing Out Original MOC Modules
The original MKSAP MOC Modules will remain available to you until July 1, 2008, if you are a MKSAP 13 or MKSAP 14 subscriber. You will have until Dec. 31, 2008 to submit answers for each completed MKSAP MOC Module to the ABIM, provided you have enrolled in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the MKSAP MOC II Modules worth only 10 points each?
There are fewer questions. The new MKSAP MOC II Modules qualify you for only 10 points each because each Module involves only 25 questions, instead of the 60 questions included in the original 20-point MKSAP MOC Modules. The MKSAP MOC II Modules are modeled after the ABIM Update Modules. The number of Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points is determined by ABIM.
Who can access the MKSAP MOC II Modules?
Only MKSAP 14 subscribers can access these Modules.
Where and how do I access the MKSAP MOC II Modules?
You can access the MKSAP MOC II Modules by clicking on the "Download MKSAP MOC II" button above.
How are the MKSAP MOC II Modules different from the ABIM Modules?
The MKSAP MOC II Modules provide an alternative option for earning Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points toward completion of the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program. The MKSAP MOC II Modules offer evidence-based critiques that provide immediate feedback, explaining the correct and incorrect options. It is worth noting that the ABIM Modules now provide evidence-based rationales for the correct answers upon successful completion of the ABIM Module.
How many Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points can I earn using the MKSAP MOC II Modules?
You may use all eight of the available 25-question MKSAP MOC II Modules to earn 80 Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points. Each Module allows you to earn 10 Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points. After completing a MKSAP MOC II Module, you will be able to submit your answers to the ABIM directly from within the Module, provided you have enrolled in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program. The MKSAP MOC II Modules cannot be used to earn points toward Self-Evaluation of Practice Performance. Information on Self-Evaluation of Practice Performance is available at the ABIM website at http://www.abim.org/moc/mocsepp.aspx.
If I use the MKSAP MOC II Modules to earn Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points, do I need to pay any additional fees to ABIM?
Not if you are enrolled in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program. Only physicians enrolled in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program can submit MKSAP MOC II Modules for these points. ABIM does not charge a fee for the MKSAP MOC II Modules because these are not ABIM products. The College charges no additional fee for using and submitting the completed MKSAP MOC II Modules once you have subscribed to MKSAP 14 through the College. For information about fees for the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program, please visit www.abim.org/moc/policies.aspx
Can I earn CME credits by completing the MKSAP MOC II Modules?
No. Because the MKSAP MOC II questions are derived from the regular MKSAP 14 program, they cannot be used to simultaneously earn CME credits and Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points. Regular MKSAP 14 questions can be answered to earn up to 150 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. The MKSAP MOC II Modules can be answered to earn up 80 Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points in the ABIM Maintenance of Certification program. ABIM Modules can also be used to earn CME credits. For complete information, please visit www.abim.org/moc/policies.aspx.
Can I earn Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points for my work on MKSAP 14?
No. Only CME credits—not Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points—are available by answering the regular MKSAP 14 program questions. If you are a MKSAP 14 subscriber, you can earn Self-Evaluation of Medical Knowledge points by using the MKSAP MOC II Modules.
Page updated: 04/30/08