Maintenance of certification in 2015: A view from colon and rectal surgery

Board certification refers to the process by which a physician in the United States initially completes and satisfies all requirements set forth by the Board of the specialty s/he has chosen to specialize in. When these requirements are satisfied, the Board recognizes the physician as being in possession of the required skills and knowledge deemed necessary for safe and effective practice of the specialty.Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is the process by which a board certified physician in the United States demonstrates on an ongoing basis his/her continuing expertise in the chosen specialty.

Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - April 14, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jan Rakinic, W. Donald Buie Source Type: research