Self-Assessment (SA)

Diplomates of the ABPN are required to participate in ABPN-approved Self-Assessment activities relevant to either their specialty and/or subspecialty. Self-Assessment activities are a specific type of CME activity that assist physicians in recognizing their current knowledge base in order to identify specific topics for gaining further knowledge.

Diplomates in the Continuing Certification (CC) program must complete at least eight CME per year, averaged over three years (24 Self-Assessment CME credits for each 3-year block).
Diplomates in the 10-Year MOC program must complete at least 24 Self-Assessment CME credits prior to applying for recertification.
Self-Assessment activities must be selected from the ABPN Approved CC Activities List since not all Category 1 CME activities meet specific Self-Assessment activity requirements.
Choose from the following to complete Self-Assessment activities:
- Select activities from the ABPN Approved CC Activities List. Some no-cost or reduced cost ABPN-approved activities on the list are available to members through their professional society.
- Earn credit for up to two different types of Non-CME Self-Assessment Activity Options.
  - Diplomates in the CC program must complete the approved non-CME Self-Assessment activity during the block for which they are earning non-CME Self-Assessment credit.
  - Diplomates in the 10-Year MOC program, who are due to recertify in 2020-2021, must complete the non-CME Self-Assessment Activities within the three years prior to applying for the MOC examination.
- Complete Self-Assessment (Part II) activities under the auspices of an International Certification Organization (e.g. RCPS-C) that meets the ABPN MOC requirements; submit for preapproval.

Use our wizard to learn if you have already earned credit with a Non-CME Self-Assessment activity:

Non-CME Self-Assessment Activity Options

ABPN Approved CC Activities List

Read our MOC Booklet for more information.