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Jan 4 17

Security in a Non-Secure Setting

By Linda A. Althouse, PhD During the design of MOCA-Peds we spent a considerable amount of time and effort discussing security. After all, the plan...

Nov 18 16

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Testing the MOCA-Peds System

The ABP is in the home stretch for the 2017 MOCA-Peds pilot, scheduled to launch on Monday, January 9.

Sep 15 16

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Physician Reflects on Participating in MOCA-Peds Focus Group

Vanessa G. Carroll, MD reflects on her participation in the ABP's new testing pilot focus groups.

Aug 1 16

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Getting Feedback on MOCA-Peds from Pediatricians Across the U.S.

The ABP has been working with an independent research institution, RTI International, to reach out to pediatricians and elicit their feedback.

Jul 11 16

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How Pediatricians Are Shaping MOCA-Peds

MOCA-Peds task force has been charged with developing questions, finding references, & writing educational rationales for use in the pilot.

Jun 20 16

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Updated Content Outlines for Subspecialty Certification and MOC Examinations

The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) continuously engages in thorough reviews of its many content outlines—also known as the blueprints—that define what content will be...

Jun 6 16

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ABP is on track to launch new exam pilot in January 2017

We are on track to start that MOCA-Peds pilot in January 2017 for pediatricians who are maintaining certification in general pediatrics.

Jun 6 16

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What we know so far about MOCA-Peds

The MOCA-Peds pilot will release to diplomates a series of questions at regular intervals, conveniently delivered through their mobile devices or a web browser.

May 9 16

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Finding Allies to Address Children's Mental and Behavioral Needs

*/ By Laurel Leslie, MD, MPH Pediatricians are in a unique position to prevent, identify, and treat mental and behavioral problems in children and to...

Jul 24 15

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Piloting a New Approach to Assessment

For some time now, the ABP has been working on improvements to Maintenance of Certification (MOC) that will make the activities more relevant and better...

Jun 30 15

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New Ways to Earn MOC Quality Improvement Credit

In my last blog entry, I addressed the intense debate about certification -- particularly the requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MOC). I outlined commitments from...

Feb 25 15

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ABP Outlines MOC Changes & Long-Term Direction

The ABP’s Mission and the Current Discussion on MOC The current intense debate about the meaning of certification is important and healthy for the profession...