Maintenance of Certification: Navigating The Process

October 11: Pittsburgh, PA

October 18: Bethesda, MD - SOLD OUT - Please do NOT purchase tickets for this date!

October 25: Philadelphia, PA

The district branches of APA's Area 3 are proud to present five opportunities for maintenance of certification trainings. Please note that seating is very limited (35 learners for some venues, and each activity will max out at 50 learners) and tickets will be sold on a first come fist serve basis.

The Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program will offer attendees the opportunity to learn the specific requirements for MOC for those who are either board certified or re-certified by the ABPN. Representatives of APA, ABPN and District Branches will offer hands-on presentations detailing the history of MOC and the MOC process. These lectures will be both educational and practical. The purpose of the trainings is to demystify the MOC process and to support member engagement in the process.

The different components of MOC and the personalized timelines for requirements are outlined extensively on the ABPN’s website. However, navigating the nuances of MOC and grappling with choices for MOC activities can be time-consuming. Your District Branches are committed to helping members through the MOC process and encouraging the fulfillment of MOC for any members who wish to take part in MOC, from early to late career psychiatrists.

Part of the training will be a hands-on computer-based workshop to guide attendees through the process of organizing one’s activities according to required timelines, recording and tracking activities through ABPN Folio, and practical pearls to keep in mind while undertaking MOC. Lectures will be delivered by both leaders in the field and colleagues who can advise about the process from a grassroots perspective.

The Maryland Psychiatric Society is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Maryland Psychiatric Society designates this continuing medical educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Goals & Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity the participant should be able to:

· Identify the ABPN maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements.

· Demonstrate competency in importing MOC activity into ABPN (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) folio account.

· Recognize ABPN approved activities for MOC purposes.

· Become familiar with the rationale and background of MOC.

· Learn the 4-part ABPN MOC Program components.

· List APA programs and products that will assist with MOC.