What is MOC?

The MOC Portfolio Program is available as a resource for physicians at every step of a QI/PI project process from creation to documentation to submitting participation. Refer below for the responsibilities for the Project Lead, MOC Program Manager and MOC Committee. Developed by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in conjunction with the 24 certifying Boards, Maintenance of Certification (MOC) provides physicians the foundation to demonstrate lifelong learning and education. MOC is a four-part program that drives physicians to provide the absolute best possible care for their patients.

Parts 1 - 4

The four-part system addresses:

Part 1 - Physician Professional Standing
- Hold a valid and unrestricted medical license
Part 2 - Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment
- Assess and enhance clinical knowledge and skills vital to a physician’s practice
Part 3 - Cognitive Expertise Through Examination
- Pass a written exam
Part 4 - Improvements in Professional Practice
- Participate in ongoing quality and process enhancement activities to improve patient outcomes

Improving Professional Practice (Part 4) of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requires physicians to demonstrate competence in systematic measurement and improvement in patient care. The Children’s Health℠ MOC Portfolio Program helps physicians receive Part 4 credit for leading or participating in quality improvement efforts within Children’s Health.

Participating Boards

The following Boards are currently members in the ABMS Multispecialty Portfolio Program. Participation credit can be submitted by the Children’s Health℠ MOC Portfolio on a physician’s behalf for qualifying initiatives.

Any Board not listed is not a member of the Multispecialty Portfolio Program and credit must be submitted independently by a physician as applicable

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Lead:

Completion and submission of project application with adherence to all requirements as outlined in the application
Development of meaningful participation criteria and approval participation forms
Establish the data source to measure success of the project
Creation of reports from data collected to support baseline and target measures
Retention of project documentation for a minimum of 6 years

MOC Program Manager:

Primary liaison between Project lead and MOC Committee
Provide guidance for education and resources available in project creation
Initial review of project applications to ensure QI principals are applied to the project and standards and guidelines are being met
Submission of projects and participation to the ABMS Multispecialty Portfolio Program
Track project and participation status for key stakeholders
Assist Project Lead with documentation retention

MOC Committee:

Review and approval of project and meaningful participation requests
Primary clinical resource and mentoring for Project Lead
Project Lead participation form approval by the Chair