Reciprocal MOC Credit
Overview
Diplomates certified with The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
**(see below)
or The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
may receive reciprocal Part II and
Part IV Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit for participation in
ABIM's or ABP's MOC program. This means to participate in The American
Board of Allergy & Immunology (ABAI) MOC program, you will only need to
complete Part I (Professional Standing) and Part III (Cognitive Expertise).
Additionally, you will be required to complete an attestation form regarding
participation in your primary Board's MOC program. Once you
choose to participate reciprocally in the ABIM or ABP MOC program, you will be
expected to complete the entire MOC program and will not be able to switch
back to the ABAI MOC program.
Please note, due to the time necessary to review requests, Reciprocal MOC requests must be received by November 1st in order to be processed by year end. Requests received after the November 1st deadline may not be processed by the end of the year and diplomates will be responsible for all MOC requirements due by year end.
**Due to the changes in ABIM’s MOC program, effective May 16, 2016 ABAI has placed reciprocal MOC credit for ABIM diplomates on hold until further notice.
Recipricol Credit FAQ
- Exactly, what do I have to do for Part I and Part III?
- Part I - Professional Standing
- Maintain an unrestricted medial license throughout your MOC cycle
- Remit annual MOC fee
- Update demographic and contact information as required on ABAI Diplomate Portal Page
- Part III - Cognitive Expertise
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CAP consists of two five-year cycles, for a total of 10 years. Each year has two six-month blocks of
articles and questions as well as 10 core / general knowledge questions.
The first block is February 15th through July 15th. The second block is August 15th through January 15th.
- I am a diplomate of ABIM or ABP, what are the requirements for receiving reciprocal MOC credit?
- Must be meeting MOC requirements with ABIM or ABP
- Must be meeting MOC requirements with ABAI
**Due to the changes in ABIM’s MOC program, effective May 16, 2016 ABAI has placed reciprocal MOC credit for ABIM diplomates on hold until further notice.
- If I am participating in ABAI MOC program, does the ABIM and the ABP offer reciprocal MOC credit?
Yes. Please contact your primary care Board for information regarding their reciprocal MOC credit requirements.
If you meet the above criteria, please complete the Reciprocal MOC Credit Attestation Form.
If your request for reciprocal credit is approved by the ABAI, you will be awarded Part II and Part IV MOC credit which will be reflected on the ABAI Web Portal.
The following will still be required in order to recertify with the ABAI:
- Copies of your valid, current, unrestricted licenses
- Payment of the annual MOC fee
- Participate in CAP
The ABAI audits diplomates' reciprocal MOC participation on a yearly basis.
Diplomates who lose certification or are no longer current in the ABIM and/or ABP MOC program
will be required to complete ABAI's MOC program. The specific requirements will appear on the ABAI Web Portal.
**Due to the changes in ABIM’s MOC program, effective May 16, 2016 ABAI has placed reciprocal MOC credit for ABIM diplomates on hold until further notice.
