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Hypothetical question.
Lets say a board certified doc is planning on retiring in 8 years and just re-certified for a 10 year period with the ABO. Does this doc have to complete each of the stages of the MOC in order to maintain current certification, or can he choose to not participate in the MOC since he plans to retire before the next re-certification date and still maintain his current certification status?
The crux of the question is: is MOC required to keep one's current certification status, or is it simply a necessity to qualify for the next re-certification cycle?
Lets say a board certified doc is planning on retiring in 8 years and just re-certified for a 10 year period with the ABO. Does this doc have to complete each of the stages of the MOC in order to maintain current certification, or can he choose to not participate in the MOC since he plans to retire before the next re-certification date and still maintain his current certification status?
The crux of the question is: is MOC required to keep one's current certification status, or is it simply a necessity to qualify for the next re-certification cycle?