Welcome to your online guide to ASCP resources for Maintenance of Certification (MOC). If you’re like most visitors to this page, you’ve arrived here because you received your Board certification in 2006 or later – and you need information about how to meet your MOC requirements.

What Is MOC? As you know, the American Board of Pathology (ABP) began issuing time-limited certificates in 2006. So, if you are a diplomate who passed your certification exam in 2006 or later, you are required to participate in the MOC process in order to maintain your board certification. To help you gain a better understanding of MOC, you can now view a Webcast presentation explaining MOC requirements by Dr. Betsy D. Bennett, executive vice president of the ABP, and Dr. Larry Fowler, Chair of the ASCP MOC committee.

Why MOC Is Important. The MOC process reflects the growing focus on quality in health care. It provides a formal way for you to demonstrate to the public, peers, and colleagues that you are committed to quality improvement, professional development, and quality patient care.

What You Need To Do. MOC is a 10-year process that begins immediately after your board certification, with two-year checkpoints, and requirements in four main areas. As your MOC partner, ASCP is here to provide you with tools and resources to help you meet your MOC requirements. Find out more.