Part 4 Module
MOC Part 4: Improvement in Medical Practice
At the request of the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM), ACOEM developed a program to assist you in completing MOC Part 4 requirements. However, at this point MOC part IV is only required for ABPM diplomates for lost their board certification and need to regain certification. Some physicians with continued ABPM certification may also need to complete this for credentialing purposes based on state or other requirements.
You should plan on completing the booklet over the course of at least four months.
The MOC Part 4 booklet will guide you through completion of the required practice performance self-assessment process: review of your current practice performance; identification of an area in your practice that you will target for improvement; development and implementation of a quality improvement plan; and a second assessment to determine if improvement of your practice performance was demonstrated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs this?
The ACOEM MOC Part 4 Improvement in Medical Practice program is specifically available for American Board of Preventive Medicine prior certified physicians who have lost their board certification. Some physicians with continued ABPM certification may also need to complete this for credentialing purposes based on state or other requirements.
What is the intent of ACOEM’s program?
Completion of this program will result in fulfilling the Part 4 component of the MOC requirements.
When should a diplomate complete this Part 4 process?
Only diplomates who have lost their board certification are required to complete an MOC Part IV process or if a certified diplomate is required to complete an MOC improvement project for their state or organization’s credentialing process.
What does the ACOEM program involve?
The diplomate will be guided through a self-assessment of their own practice using provided tools. The program is straightforward and practical.
How do I get the PDF booklet and what is the cost?
Pricing and purchase details are located here. Once purchased, the MOC Part 4 PDF can be accessed via ACOEM Connect, under Education > Access Online Education.
How long will it take?
While the time required to complete the activities themselves is minimal, the program should be completed over a minimum of a four-month time period. Please allow an additional 60 days for the formal review process of your module.
Completed modules may be submitted electronically to moc@acoem.org.