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ABMS Member Board Reciprocal CC Credit

ABPN diplomates who are currently board certified in good standing and completing Self-Assessment (Part II) and/or Improvement in Medical Practice (PIP/Part IV) requirements of another ABMS Member Board will also be able to claim that Self-Assessment (Part II) and/or Improvement in Medical Practice (PIP) credit for the ABPN CC Program.

To maintain ABPN certification and earn reciprocal CC credit from another ABMS Member Board, diplomates must:

  • Complete all Part II and Part IV activities at one ABMS Member Board to receive reciprocity credit from ABPN.
  • Complete reciprocal CC activities during the current ABPN CC block.
  • Satisfy all components of the ABPN CC Program.
  • Pass the ABPN CC exam every 10 years or successfully complete the ABPN Article-Based Continuing Certification (ABCC) Pathway every 3-year CC block to remain certified by ABPN.
  • Provide documentation of good standing in the CC Program from the other ABMS board if audited by ABPN.
  • Attest to the reciprocal credit in the Continuing Certification Activity Requirements section of ABPN Physician Portal and pay the annual fee.
  • Maintain a full, unrestricted, active US or Canadian medical license.

Use our wizard to learn if Self-Assessment and Improvement in Medical Practice (PIP) credit from another ABMS Member Board will count towards ABPN CC requirements:

MOC Credits from Another ABMS Board Wizard

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Reciprocal CC Credit
My other Board does not require Part IV (PIP). Do I still have to complete Part IV for the ABPN CC program?

Yes. Diplomates are required to complete all four components of the ABPN CC program.

My other Board awards fellowship training credit for Part II and/or Part IV. Can I count that?

Diplomates who receive other board Part II and/or Part IV credit for completing training in an ACGME fellowship may not claim the credit to satisfy the ABPN Self-Assessment and/or PIP requirements until they pass the corresponding ABMS Member Board subspecialty examination.

 

Read our CC Booklet for more information.

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