Newly certified Diplomates may begin to earn CME/SAE for MOC after passing the ABOS Part II Examination. Diplomates who have just completed their MOC Cycle may begin to earn CME/SAE for MOC beginning on the effective date of their Recertification. This date will always be January 1st of the first year in the 10 year MOC cycle.

Diplomates need a total of 240 CME credits, 40 of which are SAE credits or ABOS-approved practice improvement activities by the end of year 10 of their MOC cycle. Diplomates whose ABOS Board Certification expires in 2031 must earn 120 CME credits, 20 of which are SAE credits or ABOS-approved practice improvement activities in years 1-5 of the MOC Cycle. They must earn an additional 120 CMEs, 20 of which are SAEs, in years 6-10. Diplomates may not apply extra CMEs earned in years 1-5 in years 6-10.

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