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ABIM is listening to feedback about other possible changes
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Key Takeaways
- ABIM has eliminated the 2-year points requirement for MOC, responding to professional feedback.
- The organization is exploring further changes to improve the MOC process and address community concerns.
Furman McDonald, MD, president and CEO of ABIM, is listening to feedback that led to the removal of the 2-year points requirement for MOC and could lead to other future changes.
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