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Move is the latest sign of unhappiness with ABIM’s MOC process 

Cardiovascular societies seek to form their own certification board

Medical Economics Editorial Director Chris Mazzolini sits down with Furman S. McDonald, MD, incoming president of ABIM, to talk about maintenance of medical certifications.

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The Future of Internal Medicine (00:00:00)


Discussion on the bright future for internal medicine and its appeal to medical students.


Host Keith Reynolds introduces the podcast and the guest, Dr. Furman S. McDonald.


McDonald shares his professional background in science and medical education.


McDonald discusses the mission of the ABIM and its focus on demonstrating knowledge for patient care.

Importance of Maintenance of Certification (00:03:15)


The significance of MOC for physicians and its impact on patient outcomes.


Overview of recent changes in the MOC process and future expectations.


Discussion on declining trust in institutions and the role of ABIM in maintaining trust in physicians.


The importance of increasing diversity among physicians and ABIM's commitments to equity.


Exploration of clinician burnout, its causes, and ABIM's potential role in solutions.


McDonald shares insights on the role of AI in healthcare and its potential benefits.


Final thoughts on ABIM's role and the future of internal medicine, emphasizing the importance of listening to physicians.

Podcasts

Furman S. McDonald, MD, incoming president of ABIM, joins the podcast to discuss his plans for the organization and the evolution of certification maintenance.

Ep 38: Maintenance of certification with Furman S. McDonald, MD, incoming president of ABIM

Better scores equate to better patient care from new physicians

Study shows board certification exam scores predict patient outcomes for newly trained physicians

No single entity should be able to wield an expensive, arduous and unproven process that taxes U.S. health care, adds to physician burnout, and exacerbates the physician shortage

Monopoly in continuous board certification drives physicians out of medicine

An ABIM director discusses the reason for the new testing tool and its popularity among doctors seeking to maintain their board certification 

The MOC Learning Knowledge Assessment

The MOC Learning Knowledge Assessment: A progress report 

Use of longitudinal knowledge assessment far outpaces written exam 
for maintaining certification


New route to MOC is a hit with doctors 

A conversation with Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH.

Meet ABIM’s new leader: ABIM is a vehicle to set standards

The American Board of Internal Medicine watches over a profession with the highest goals for medicine in the United States and the future is bright for internal medicine, said Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH, who will become ABIM president and CEO on Sept. 1.

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Meet ABIM’s new leader: The future is bright for internal medicine

Meet ABIM’s new leader: AI and advancing technology

Physicians can find reasons to be excited for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies that could hold promise for helping doctors practice medicine. Anything that can help physicians spend more time in front of patients can be a good thing, said Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH, who will become American Board of Internal Medicine president and CEO as of Sept. 1.

Meet ABIM’s new leader: alleviating physician burnout

Physician burnout was problematic before the COVID-19 pandemic, and while there may be glimmers of improvement, it remains a problem in the U.S. health care system. The American Board of Internal Medicine incoming President and CEO Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH, talks about causes and relief by empowering doctors to provide the care they want offer to patients. ABIM also stands ready to assist the house of medicine overall in fighting burnout.

Meet ABIM’s new leader: maintaining credibility with patients

ABIM has a role in preserving the relationship between patients and doctors. Physician expertise matters and it allows patients to trust in their doctors, said incoming President and CEO Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH, who will take the role on Sept. 1.

Meet ABIM’s new leader: the evolution of maintenance of certification

American Board of Internal Medicine incoming President and CEO Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH, discusses the recent past, present and potential future of maintenance of certification for internal medicine physicians. Furman will become Board president and CEO on Sept. 1.

Meet ABIM’s new leader: The importance of certication

Why is it important for physicians to certify they have more medical knowledge? For better patient outcomes. Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH, explains the growing body of evidence that supports physician efforts to help patients. McDonald is incoming president and CEO of the American Board of Internal Medicine, where he will take the helm on Sept. 1.

Meet ABIM’s new leader: A vision for the Board

The American Board of Internal Medicine has a mission to certify internal medicine physicians who demonstrate excellent patient care. Incoming President and CEO Furman S. McDonald, MD, MPH, explains the most important part of that mission – and it is not "certified". Furman will assume the presidency on Sept. 1.

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