ABPN MOC

[Nonphysiologic]

---

Members don't see this ad.

Hey guys did everyone see this memo from ABPN? https://www.abpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ABPN-Changes-in-MOC-Program.pdf


It seems that they are getting rid of the q10 year MOC exam and instead going to modules to complete every year? I know the ABA (American Board of Anesthesiology) has moved this direction but I was pleasantly surprised to hear this come from the ABPN for neurology. Is there something I'm missing here? It still seems a little too good to be true....

 

[Hank Rearden]

People are starting to realize these licensing boards operate more like cartels or the NCAA. Many are jumping ship and looking for other ways to maintain licensure. The boards are probably starting to freak out and have stripped a lot of the MOC requirements as a result. I think there is a previous post on this somewhere.

What’s wrong with the MOC process? |

 

[Nonphysiologic]

Ok. So basically I will
Never have to take an exam again? As a guy who is a new grad and finished fellowship boards this seems too good to be true and just want confirmation I'm understanding things correctly.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile

 

[Hank Rearden]

That's not entirely clear to me - I think things are still in flux. It may depend on where you work, i.e. some institutions may require you to have the official APBN cert every 10 years whereas others might allow you to get your recert from an alternative board that doesn't extort money from you, such as the one you see in the link above. My guess is that by the time you have to recert you will be able to do something other than take a board exam to maintain your credentials.

 

[Neurologo]

I highly recommend you all to join NBPAS. It is cheap, totally reasonable and will put an end to the long standing tyranny of ABPN and ABMS. Check out NBPAS website and read their mission statement as to why we should all join the movement. Vote with your feet and wallet. To join NBPAS, one needs to pass the first ABPN board and then just have to maintain two-year CME requirement for recertification. It is extremely efficient and easy to apply online. More and more hospitals are recognizing this board across the country, and more and more states are moving to disregard the ABMS's monopoly.