What does it mean to be board certified? How is it related to participating in continuing certification?
By earning board certification from an ABMS Member Board, physicians show they meet the standards of practice set by the profession and have the specialized knowledge and clinical judgment to provide safe, quality, patient care. Physicians participating in continuing certification (formerly MOC) demonstrate their commitment to engaging in the assessment and learning activities required by their certifying board(s) to improve the effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of their practices. ABMS board certification is a quality indicator we encourage everyone to verify.