ACOEM's Role in MOC

ACOEM’s objective is to guide American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) diplomates in completing the components of Maintenance of Certification (MOC). We offer multiple educational opportunities to help you successfully maintain continuous certification. 
 

Earning MOC Credits ABPM Part 2 LifeLong Learning and Self-Assessment (LLSA)
The majority of ACOEM’s educational offerings have been approved for MOC credit and are accessible via our Continuing Education Center.  

  • Preparation for the MOC Part 3 Examination through the Occupational Medicine Board Review course 
  • Completion of the MOC Part 4 Improvement in Medical Practice 

 

Frequently Asked Questions  

How does ABPM know I earned MOC Credits through ACOEM?  

Note that ABPM recently released updates to the Board's online portal which will alter the way Diplomates document MOC progress towards recertification. Those wishing to claim ABPM MOC credit may now do so via the ABPM Physician Portal. All Diplomates are required to self-report credits via the attestation feature.

How do I track my MOC Credits? 

The ABPM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Physician Portal allows you to track your activities and view the LLSA/MOC activities you have completed toward meeting the Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment requirement. 

Can ACOEM help me prepare for the certification and Maintenance of Certification exam?  

Yes! ACOEM holds its popular Occupational Medicine Board Review course at least twice each year. This two-day, in-person offering covers topics relevant to the rigorous ABPM occupational medicine examination and provides sample questions and guidance for preparation and test-taking strategies.

To learn when this course is offered next, go to Courses and Events


OEM Self-Assessment Tool

ACOEM also offers an online OEM Self-Assessment Tool. This self-assessment review (SAR) covers the breadth and depth of knowledge required to pass the ABPM examination in Occupational Medicine (OM), either both the initial OM specialty section of the exam or the Maintenance of Certification exam.  

Can ACOEM help me meet the Part 4: Assessment of Practice Performance requirement?  

Yes! ACOEM offers the MOC Part 4 booklet to assist you in completing MOC Part 4 requirements. Plan to work through the booklet over the course of a minimum of four months and allow an additional 60 days for the formal review process of your module.  

Can I use a pre-existing quality improvement project to meet my Part 4 requirement? 

Yes, ACOEM does not currently provide ABPM MOC Part 4 credit for pre-existing quality improvement projects, which is new in 2019.