Maintenance of Certification
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and its gastroenterology board have introduced a series of changes to the process for maintaining board certification. The AGA Institute is working with the ABIM to help gastroenterologists prepare for the maintenance of certification (MOC) process.
The basic structure of the MOC program remains unchanged. To maintain a certificate, a diplomate will need to possess an unrestricted license in the jurisdiction where he or she practices, will need to demonstrate commitment to life-long learning through self-assessment; and will need to pass a secure examination in the discipline(s) in which they choose to recertify.
Under the new point system, diplomates need to earn 100 points to recertify in one or more discipline(s):
- 20 points from self-assessment of medical knowledge.
- 20 points from evaluation of practice performance.
- 60 points from electives.
GI SAM - Online Self-Assessment Modules
The GI SAM series of Online Self-Assessments Modules is an interactive, intuitive product that will assess your current knowledge of specific gastroenterology and hepatology-related topics. All modules will include 25 questions with instant feedback on your answer choice as well as additional references for further study.
- Claim up to 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
- Earn 10 points towards ABIM MOC
- ABIM diplomates must be registered in MOC before completing GI SAM Modules.
ABIM Guidebooks
ABIM guidebooks from the AGA Institute provide concise one- to two-page monographs linked to each of the questions in the ABIM Recertification Modules.
2009 Update - Module A4-J, Version 08-1
2008 Update - Module A4-F, Version 08-2
Note: Actual ABIM SEP module questions are not included in the AGA Institute Guidebooks. You must request them directly from the ABIM.
