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American Board of Clinical Lipidology1
About ABCL
OUR MISSIONThe Mission of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) is to reduce morbidity and mortality from dyslipidemia and related diseases by certifying and evaluating knowledge and training in Clinical Lipidology.
The concept of a certification program for Clinical Lipidologists was
spearheaded by the National Lipid Association (NLA) to provide an opportunity
for professional development and formal recognition of the specialized
expertise of physicians focused on lipid management. The American Board of
Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) was incorporated as an independent organization in
2003 to develop and administer the certification examination.
Although the ABCL is a self-governing and separate entity from the NLA,
the two organizations work collaboratively to ensure there are adequate
educational and professional development opportunities for Clinical
Lipidologists. These opportunities help candidates and Diplomates meet the
prerequisites of the ABCL certifying and Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
requirements.
The ABCL standards and procedures for initial certification and MOC have been
established by, and are implemented through, the ABCL Board of Directors.
Did you know? Since 2005, over 700 physicians have become Diplomates of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology.
American Board of Clinical Lipidology incorporated as an independent organization
First certification exam offered by the ABCL
First physicians recognized as ABCL Diplomates
500th physician recognized as ABCL Diplomate
Adoption of MOC requirements by the ABCL Board of Directors
Diplomates notified of MOC requirements
MOC recertification exam available to ABCL Diplomates
First cohort of ABCL Diplomates complete MOC requirements
ABCL obtains recognition as a subspecialty of the American Board of Internal Medicine
ABCL TIMELINE
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FUTU
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Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is defined by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) as: “A system of ongoing
professional development, practice assessment, and improvement. It challenges physicians to focus on the continuous
development of their skill set, especially those skills that enable
them to function effectively in interprofessional teams, integrated
systems of care, and community settings.” The ABMS is comprised
of 24 constituent boards, including the American Board of Internal
Medicine (ABIM), that oversee physician certification in the United
States. The ABMS Program for MOC focuses on key physician
skills and knowledge critical for improving health care. The ABMS
standards provide a framework for certifying boards to use in
developing their own MOC programs. Board certification is the beginning of a physician’s personal commitment to providing
quality patient care. Both board certification and MOC are indicators that physicians know today’s standards of practice.
The ABCL is committed to establishing and maintaining a rigorous and clinically valid
certification process to assure clinical competency by physicians in the field of
Clinical Lipidology. Of even greater importance, the certification process helps
achieve good patient outcomes by promoting a standard of excellence in
clinical care. The ABCL Board of Directors has carefully and intentionally
designed an MOC program that offers flexibility and accommodation for
diplomates, while staying true to the six core competencies of MOC set
forth by the ABMS: professionalism, interpersonal skills, communication skills,
procedural skills, system-based practice, and patient care.
As with the MOC process established by the ABMS constituent boards, the ABCL’s MOC Program encourages, measures, and
recognizes the essential task of maintenance of competency through lifelong learning. In efforts to achieve the mission of the ABCL
and promote the interests of Diplomates and their patients, the ABCL is pursuing formal recognition of Clinical Lipidology as a
subspecialty by the ABIM in the near future. To remain certified with the ABCL, all Diplomates must comply with MOC requirements
detailed in this MOC Program Guide.
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About MOC
The ABCL utilizes email communications to ensure timely and efficient dissemination of information regarding your certification. It is the responsibility of each Diplomate to provide the ABCL with an active and valid email address. To ensure you receive important messages from the ABCL, please notify us of any changes to your contact information and make sure the ABCL is placed on your safe senders list.
Notifications
What is Maintenance of Certification?
Patient Care Professonalism
Six CoreCompetencies
of MOCProcedural Skills
CommunicationSkills
InterpersonalSkills
System-BasedPractice
MOC Process
American Board of Clinical Lipidology3
Committed to your success. The ABCL is committed to continuous lifelong learning.
The ABCL MOC program is an ongoing educational
process made up of four parts: Part I – Licensure and
Professionalism, Part II – Lifelong Learning and Self-
Assessment, Part III – Practice Performance Assessment,
and Part IV – Cognitive Expertise.
Part I – Licensure and ProfessionalismDiplomates must possess a valid medical license to
practice in the United States or Canada. Licensure must
be unrestricted and active throughout the entire 10
years in which MOC is being completed.
Part II – Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Diplomates are required to participate in lipid-focused continuing
medical education to maintain their certification. Continuing
medical education programs must be completed during the 10
years between initial certification and recertification. Diplomates
are also encouraged to complete lipid-focused self-assessment
programs. Self-assessment programs must be completed in the
last three years prior to recertification.
Part III – Practice Performance AssessmentDiplomates have the option of participating in approved practice
performance activities to meet recertification requirements.
Participation in this section of MOC is optional for Diplomates.
Part IV – Cognitive ExpertiseDuring the 9th year of certification, Diplomates must submit a MOC recertification application and appropriate forms to
the ABCL office. Once their application has been approved, Diplomates will receive an email confirmation to register for
the recertification exam. The recertification exam is administered online through the Kryterion testing network and is not
proctored. This means you can take the recertification exam from your home, office, or anywhere that is convenient for you.
Delivery of the MOC recertification exam will begin Summer 2016.
Diplomates must complete an
online, un-proctored recertification
exam every 10 years.
MOC Process
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THE MOCPROCESS
Diplomates are required to demonstrate evidence of active
licensure to practice medicine in appropriate jurisdictions and
be board certified in a primary or subspecialty board.
Part I – Licensure and Professionalism
Part III – Practice Performance Assessment (Optional)
Diplomates may complete practice performance
activities to meet recertification requirements.
Part II – Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment
Diplomates must complete
lipid-focused continuing
medical education activities,
self-assesment programs,
academic work, or publications.
Part IV – CognitiveExpertise
Maximum Points Description of Activities
Part I Licensure andProfessionalism
100
LICENSURE- 50 points (required)Demonstrate evidence of active licensure to practice medicine in all jurisdictions in which the Diplomate practices
CERTIFICATION- 50 pointsBoard certification in a primary board ORSubspecialty board: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; Cardiology; Nephrology; or other relevant field
Part II Self-Assessment and Lifelong Learning
150
SELF-ASSESSMENT- 2 points per credit hour Complete a lipidology-related self-assessment program (SAP) of at least 100 items with at least 50 items in knowledge assessment and 50 items in clinical vignettes in the last 3 years prior to recertification AND/ORLIFE-LONG LEARNING- 2 points per credit hourComplete AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits in lipidology or relevant topics (preventive cardiology, coronary, carotid or peripheral artery disease, vascular medicine; endocrine-related dyslipidemias or hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism; chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome; acute pancreatitis, etc.)AND/ORACADEMIC WORK- 50 pointsAcademic practice and/or relevant faculty appointment at an ACGME recognized institutionAuthorship on scholarly publications relevant to Clinical Lipidology 5 points/minor publication and/or 10 points/major publication
Part III Practice Performance Assessment(Optional)
50
Practice Performance Activity- Up to 50 points per activityComplete and report at least one Practice/Performance Improvement (PI) activityORInterpersonal and Communication Skills improvement (ICS activity) ORSystems-based Practice Improvement (SBPI) activity
Part IVCognitive Expertise Complete recertification exam every 10 years
MOC Point RequirementsDiplomates participating in MOC must accumulate at least 250 points, as described below, during the 10 years between initial certification and recertification.
*Note: Documentation of activities to fulfill the requirements above will be accepted at the discretion of the ABCL MOC Committee.
Did you know? Meeting the points requirement for MOC Part II can be as simple as earning 15 lipid focused CME credits each year! For a list of suggested courses, visit: www.lipidboard.org.
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Maximum Points Description of Activities
Part ILicensure andProfessionalism
100
LICENSURE- 50 points (required)Demonstrate evidence of active licensure to practice medicine in all jurisdictions in which the Diplomate practices
CERTIFICATION- 50 pointsBoard certification in a primary board ORSubspecialty board: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; Cardiology; Nephrology; or other relevant field
Part IISelf-Assessment and Lifelong Learning
150
SELF-ASSESSMENT- 1 point per credit hour Complete a lipidology-related self-assessment program (SAP) of at least 100 items with at least 50 items in knowledge assessment and 50 items in clinical vignettes in the last 3 years prior to recertification AND/ORLIFE-LONG LEARNING- 1 point per credit hourComplete AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits in lipidology or relevant topics (preventive cardiology, coronary, carotid or peripheral artery disease, vascular medicine; endocrine-related dyslipidemias or hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism; chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome; acute pancreatitis, etc.)AND/ORACADEMIC WORK- 50 pointsAcademic practice and/or relevant faculty appointment at an ACGME recognized institutionAuthorship on scholarly publications relevant to Clinical Lipidology5 points/minor publication and/or 10 points/major publication
Part III Practice Performance Assessment(Optional)
50
Practice Performance Activity- Up to 50 points per activityComplete and report at least one Practice/Performance Improvement (PI) activityORInterpersonal and Communication Skills improvement (ICS activity) ORSystems-based Practice Improvement (SBPI) activity
Part IVCognitive Expertise Complete recertification exam every 10 years
MOC Deadlines and Fees
6Maintenance of Certification Program
All ABCL Diplomates are assigned a MOC cohort based on their initial
certification date. Diplomates will be required to complete Parts I, II, and IV
during each 10-year MOC cycle to maintain certification. Diplomates initially
certified during a Spring Testing Window will be considered Cohort 1,
Summer Testing Window - Cohort 2, and Fall Testing Window - Cohort 3 for
their respective recertification year.
The deadline for diplomates to apply for recertification, including
submission of fee and application, and to complete the MOC
recertification exam are outlined below. The application and exam completion deadline dates remain the same each year. The
ABCL office will begin accepting applications from a cohort up to one year prior to the exam completion deadline for the cohort.
All applications must be received by the application deadlines noted below.
Initial Exam Testing Window MOC Cohort Application Deadline Exam Completion Deadline
Spring Window Cohort 1 December 31 May 31
Summer Window Cohort 2 May 31 August 31
Fall Window Cohort 3 August 31 December 31
Example: If you initially certified during the Summer Testing Window of 2012, you are eligible to submit your MOC application
beginning August 31, 2021. Your application deadline is May 31, 2022. Upon approval of your application, you will be notified via
email to register for your exam. Your exam must be completed by August 31, 2022.
Maintenance of Certification Fee ~ $600The MOC fee enables the ABCL to provide a high-quality MOC program to Diplomates. This fee includes: application processing,
license verification, points requirement verification, examination, and certificate printing and mailing.
A $600 recertification fee is required when
submitting your application for maintenance
of certification. This fee can be paid via credit
card or check. Please make checks payable to
“The American Board of Clinical Lipidology.”
Payment Information
Cohorts
Unsure which cohort you are in? Contact the ABCL office at: [email protected] or 904-674-0752.
For your convenience, utilize the form below to track your specific deadlines, requirements, and keep record of your MOC
progress.
1. Determine the MOC completion deadline for your MOC cohort based on your initial certification date.
Initial Exam Testing Window: ___________________
My MOC Cohort: ________________________
MY MOC Application Deadline: _________________
My MOC Exam Deadline: ____________________
If eligible, do you plan to participate in Alternate MOC Pathway 2?
(See the bottom of this page for more information regarding eligibility.)
Yes No Ineligible
2. Gather required documents to complete MOC application.
(If applying online please upload as PDF documents with your application.)
Current Curriculum Vitae
Proof of State Licensure with expiration date
Primary or Subspecialty Board certificate(s)
CME Certificates for Self-Assessment Program and/or Lifelong Learning activities related to lipidology
Proof of relevant academic practice or faculty appointment, if applicable
Documentation of clinical research and/or scholarly publications, if applicable
3. Complete paper or online application form including payment information.
4. Register and schedule your recertification exam.
Once your application for MOC has been processed and approved, you will be notified via email of your eligibility.
Your notification will include details regarding the recertification exam.
Next Steps
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Grandfathered Certification – open only to Diplomates certified prior to January 1, 2015.Application Deadline: August 31, 2017Complete Exam by: December 31, 2017
Diplomates certified between 2005 and 2014 have the option to enroll in an Alternate MOC Pathway 2. Upon completion of the Althernate Pathway, Diplomates will receive Grandfathered status. Grandfathered Diplomates will still be required to participate in MOC Parts I and II during each 10-year cycle in order to maintain certification. However, they will not be required to complete MOC Parts III or IV after the initial recertification required by December 31, 2017. Grandfathered Diplomates also pay a discounted MOC fee of $200 at each successive 10-year anniversary of recertification.
Note: Alternate Pathway 2 is available through December 2017 after which all Diplomates will default to Pathway 1.
Alternate MOC Pathway 2
MOC Application
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Initial Certification Date: ___________________ MOC Cohort:___________________
Pathway 1: _____ Pathway 2:______ (Pathway 2 open only to diplomates certified prior to January 1, 2015.)
First Name MI Last Name Degree(s)
Date of Birth MM/DD/YYYY Male Female
Organization
Office Address
City State Zip
Office Phone Office Fax
Home Address
City State Zip
Home Phone Cell Phone
SEND MAIL TO: OFFICE HOME YEARS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE:
TYPE OF PRACTICE: Hospital Private Practice Group Practice Lipid Clinic Education Facility
Other (Specify)
CERTIFICATE NAME/CREDENTIALS Please print below exactly your name as you would like it printed on your updated certificate.
First Name MI Last Name Degree(s)
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONSIf you have a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please check the box and a member of our staff will contact you to make appropriate accommodations for your exam. The information you provide and any documentation regarding your disability and your need for accommodations during testing will be treated with strict confidentiality.
MOC Application
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Diplomates must obtain 250 points from the criteria chart below.
Criteria Points Documentation Provided
Part I – Licensure and ProfessonalismActive Licensure to practice medicine in all jurisdictions in which you practice.Documentation: Please attach a copy of your current medical license.Certification in a primary or subspecialty board. Documentation: Copy of certificate from Board(s).
50 Points
50 Points
Part II – Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment ProgramLipidology-related self-assessment program completed during the last 3 years. Documentation: Copies of CME certificates from self-assessment program.
Lipid focused continuing medical education credit completed during the last 10 years.Documentation: Copies of CME certificates from activities.
Academic practice and/or relevant faculty appointment at an ACGME recognized institution.Documentation: Letter from Department Chair or Division Chief at an ACGME recognized academic institution(s) confirming appointment(s) and explaining relevance to lipid management.
Clinical research and/or scholarly publications in the management of lipid disorders.Documentation: Highlight all relevant scholarly, peer-reviewed publications on your CV.
2 points per Credit hour, up to 150 points
Up to 50 points
Up to 50 points
Part III – Practice Performance Assessment OptionalComplete and report at least one Practice/Performance Improvement (PI) activity. orInterpersonal and Communication Skills improvement (ICS) activity.orSystems-based Practice Improvement (SBPI) activity.
Up to 50 points
PAYMENT INFORMATIONMaintenance of Certification Fee — $600
Check/Money order (US funds) Check #
I authorize the American Board of Clinical Lipidology to charge this fee to my credit card listed below.
Visa MasterCard American Express
Card Number Expiration Date
Name as it appears on card: Signature
VERIFICATION OF INFORMATIONI hereby certify that the information furnished is true and correct and that the ABCL is authorized to investigate and verify any representation made on this application. I agree to have my name and contact information published on the ABCL website, www.lipidboard.org, if I successfully fullfill the requirements of the ABCL MOC Program.
Signature Date
Diplomate Case Study
10Maintenance of Certification Program
American Board of Clinical Lipidology Diplomate Case Study*
Jack Shepard, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Clinical Lipidology
Director, Greater Atlanta Lipid Center
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Jack Shepard runs a lipid clinic in Atlanta, GA. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
since 2008. Dr. Shepard became interested in Lipidology after attending a symposium in 2009. He decided to pursue an additional
fellowship and focus his study on Lipidology. His program director encouraged him to join the National Lipid Association (NLA)
to take advantage of opportunities for young professionals. He attended several conferences between 2009 and 2011. He also
participated in continuing medical education (CME) focused on lipids and completed the NLA’s self-assessment program.
Dr. Shepard applied to the ABCL for initial certification in 2012.
He passed the ABCL exam and achieved Diplomate status
during the testing window in the Spring. His initial certification
date was April 28, 2012.
Since becoming a Diplomate of the ABCL, Dr. Shepard has
moved into private practice and started the Greater Atlanta
Lipid Center. Dr. Shepard currently attends at least one conference held each year by the NLA to keep current on topics related to
Lipidology and earn CME credits. Although Dr. Shepard is not required to fulfill ABCL MOC requirements until Spring 2022, he plans
to meet all MOC requirements by staying current with his medical license and his Board certification through ABIM. Dr. Shepard
also plans to earn at least 15 lipid-focused CME credits each year ensuring that he is adequately prepared for his ABCL MOC
deadline in 2022. To prepare for his recertification exam in 2022, Dr. Shepard will participate in the NLA’s Self-Assessment Program
in 2020.
Dr. Shepard’s scenario is similar to many of the over 700 physicians who have become Diplomates of the ABCL. Through active
participation in CME activities, he demonstrates his commitment to providing quality patient care and remaining current in today’s
standards of practice.
*Disclaimer: This Case Study is a fictitious scenario created to serve as an illustrative example of the MOC process. This example can be used to aid ABCL Diplomates in successfully participating in the ABCL MOC process. For more information about the MOC process, contact the ABCL office at [email protected] or (904) 674-0752.
“Participating in MOC is a rewarding experience and ensures I remain current in LIPIDOLOGY. By earning at least 15 CME credits each year, maintaining my license, and maintaining
certification with the ABIM, I will have satisfied all of the MOC requirements by my MOC completion deadline in 2022.”
— Jack Shepard, MD
American Board of Clinical Lipidology6816 Southpoint Pkwy Suite 1000
Jacksonville, FL 32216Ph: 904-674-0752
Email: [email protected]
For more information: www.lipidboard.org/mocUpdated January 2017