Maintenance of Certification
Authors: Robert M. Centor, David A. Fleming, Darilyn V. Moyer
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2015)

Letters6 January 2015Maintenance of CertificationRobert M. Centor, MD, David A. Fleming, MD, MA, and Darilyn V. Moyer, MDRobert M. Centor, MDFrom University of Alabama at Birmingham Huntsville Regional Medical Campus, Huntsville, Alabama; University of Missouri Center for Health Ethics, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri; and Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Search for more papers by this author, David A. Fleming, MD, MAFrom University of Alabama at Birmingham Huntsville Regional Medical Campus, Huntsville, Alabama; University of Missouri Center for Health Ethics, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri; and Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Search for more papers by this author, and Darilyn V. Moyer, MDFrom University of Alabama at Birmingham Huntsville Regional Medical Campus, Huntsville, Alabama; University of Missouri Center for Health Ethics, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri; and Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/L15-5040-7 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail IN RESPONSE:These thoughts are important and reinforce the idea that the objections to the current MOC processes are not rejections of ongoing education or professional development. As we read these comments, it is clear that internists want to maintain competency and expand knowledge for the sake of their profession and the welfare of patients. We want processes that help us grow at many levels. Many internists believe that alternate strategies would help them succeed in this effort.Dr. Kelley challenges the MOC process to be more like FOAMed in ED medicine. He raises an important concern about continuing education. ...Reference1. American Board of Internal Medicine. ABIM announces initiative to seek input on physician knowledge and skill assessment approaches. 28 January 2014. Accessed at www.abim.org/news/abim-initiative-seek-input-on-physician-knowledge-skill-assessment-approaches.aspx on 24 November 2014. Google Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: Robert M. Centor, MD; David A. Fleming, MD, MA; Darilyn V. Moyer, MDAffiliations: From University of Alabama at Birmingham Huntsville Regional Medical Campus, Huntsville, Alabama; University of Missouri Center for Health Ethics, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri; and Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Disclosures: Disclosures can be viewed at www.acponline.org/authors/icmje/ConflictOfInterestForms.do?msNum=M14-1014. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsSee AlsoMaintenance of Certification: Beauty Is in the Eyes of the Beholder Robert M. Centor , David A. Fleming , and Darilyn V. Moyer Maintenance of Certification: Beauty Is in the Eyes of the Beholder Robert M. Centor , David A. Fleming , and Darilyn V. Moyer Maintenance of Certification Michael Kelley Maintenance of Certification Edward Ringel Maintenance of Certification Donald Trainor Maintenance of Certification Robert B. Copeland Maintenance of Certification Leonard Johnson Maintenance of Certification Antoinette Spevetz Maintenance of Certification Michael Kelley Maintenance of Certification Leonard Johnson Maintenance of Certification Antoinette Spevetz Maintenance of Certification Donald Trainor Maintenance of Certification Robert B. Copeland Maintenance of Certification Edward Ringel Metrics 6 January 2015Volume 162, Issue 1Page: 80KeywordsDisclosureElectronic medical recordsPatients ePublished: 6 January 2015 Issue Published: 6 January 2015 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2015 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...