Double Dip on American Board of Pediatrics MOC Part 4 Credit/For Pediatric Residents and Faculty
Posted by Stu Silverstein, MD, FAAP on Sep 9th 2023
Updated September 9 2023
Double Dip in the Pediatric MOC Pool!
Did you know that residents and fellows can double dip their toes into the MOC pool.
What the heck does that mean?
If you are currently a resident, the American Board of Pediatrics requirement for Maintenance of Certification ( MOCA ) is probably lower on your list of priorities than planning your retirement. I would assume passing the Pediatric Boards in the first place is higher on your priority list. However, if you can bank MOC credit for the future, why not?
Quality Improvement Qualifying for MOC Part 4 Credit
While you are in residency or fellowship training, you are already participating in quality improvement activities to meet your ACGME requirements. If you go through a few hoops you can apply for MOC Part 4 credit for these activities! You can also get MOC credit required by the American Board of Pediatrics
You have to Dot your ITE First
Before you qualify you have to take your first In Training Exam (ITE) and then you can start banking Part 4 MOC points when partaking in appropriate quality improvement activities during residency.
Sorry no Double Dip on your Part 2 MOC Credit
As a pediatric resident or fellow you are allowed to participate in Part 2 activities as well However, you cannot deposit those credits into the Part 2 MOC bank.
However, it is an excellent way to prepare for the ITE exam and ultimately the Pediatric Board Certification Exam you will take at the completion of Residency.
You can enroll in the MOC For Residents and Fellows program any time after November of your PL-1 year. The following is a link to the American Board of Pediatrics for details on how to enroll.
Take Home Message
Did you know that you can earn MOC Part 4 credit while you are still in residency or fellowship training?
That's right, you can get rewarded for the quality improvement activities you are already doing to meet your ACGME requirements!
And that's not all - you can also get MOC credit required by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to get ahead in your career and make the most out of your training.
Apply for MOC Part 4 credit today and start reaping the benefits tomorrow!
Check it out !