Comparison of Original American Board of Family Medicine Recertification Process with Maintenance of Certification Paradigm
| Recertification | Maintenance of Certification |
|---|---|
| I. Valid and unrestricted license | I. Professional standing |
| Valid and unrestricted license | |
| II. 300 hours of CME | II. Self-assessment and lifelong learning |
| 300 CME credits | |
| Self-assessment modules | |
| III. Recertification examination | III. Assessment of cognitive expertise |
| Maintenance of certification examination | |
| IV. Computerized office record review | IV. Performance in practice |
| Performance in practice modules |
CME, continuing medical education.