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Stay Certified with Continuing Certification

Continuing Certification (CC) is ABPM’s updated process for maintaining board certification through an annual, 60-question online assessment. The program is designed to be flexible and educational, allowing diplomates to complete the assessment at their convenience while reinforcing ongoing learning.

Value of CC

The Continuing Certification (CC) is a critical component of board certification.

CC requirements must be completed yearly.

CC Requirements

The Continuing Certification (CC) is a critical component of board certification.

There are two types of certificate holders:
Eliminates a ten-year high stakes exam which can lead to loss of certification
Runs on a traditional 10-year cycle
Provides proof of professional standing
Evaluates up-to-date medical knowledge, helps continue to improve patient care and communication skills, and identifies knowledge gaps requiring remediation.

CC Dashboard allows for ease of completion with automatic feedback and reminders

Runs annually from January to November

CC Process allows you to complete it at your own pace

Time-limited Diplomates

Certified between 1994 and 2011

Must follow the 10 year CC process

If certified between 1994 and 2011 and did NOT participate in MOC in the past, must first take the ABPM Competency Assessment at the end of your 10-year cycle before enrolling in the new CC process.

Lifetime Diplomates

Certified 25 years or more

At minimum, must follow the 10 year Self-Assessment Pathway

May alternatively follow the more rigorous 10 year CC process

Did you know you can do your Continuing Certification right on our mobile app? Use the QR codes here to download it today!

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The Self-Assessment Pathway

Participation in Self-Assessment Pathway requires:

  • Completing the Self-Assessment Exam every 10 years
  • Fee for Self-Assessment Exam: $725
  • Evidence of Professional Standing
  • Maintenance of State licensure (annually)

Note: Instead of participating in the Self-Assessment Pathway, Lifetime Diplomates have the option of alternatively choosing the more rigorous CC Pathway that Time Limited Diplomates are required to follow.