Physician Licensing and Certification
Graduates of residency and fellowship programs are prepared to take certification exams given by American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) specialty boards, AOA specialty boards, and other organizations. Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is conducted by ABMS member boards; Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) is conducted by AOA certifying boards. Certification of individual physicians is not under the purview of the ACGME.
| Physician Credentials | Responsible Organizations | Credentials upon Completion |
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Physician Credentials
Physician Licenses |
Responsible Organizations
State licensing agencies |
Impact Statement / Requirements
MDs and DOs are licensed to practice medicine in the state |
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Physician Credentials
Board Certification |
Responsible Organizations
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Specialty Boards/American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Specialty Boards |
Credentials upon Completion
MDs and DOs who complete GME programs and pass certification examination receive Board Certification |
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Physician Credentials
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) |
Responsible Organizations
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)/American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Specialty Boards |
Credentials upon Completion
MDs and DOs must periodically participate in MOC to maintain Board Certification |