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Can I earn ABIM or ABP MOC at ATS 2017? Yes. New this year Conference attendees can earn MOC through the Adult and Pediatric Core Curriculum and selected Symposia. For a list of eligible symposia, check the Program Itinerary at https://cms.psav.com/ats2017/confcal or session details of each session in the app. Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org Do I have to register for MOC Symposia? No, but you must have a conference badge to attend. Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org How many MOC points can I earn? Attendees can earn up to a total of 46.5 ABIM MOC points and 10 ABP MOC credits. Each Adult Core (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep) is worth 3.5 MOC points. The Pediatric Core is worth 4.0 MOC points. Each eligible Symposia is worth 2.0 MOC Points. Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org Is there an additional cost for taking the MOC exams? MOC exams are completely free of charge to ATS 2017 attendees with full conference registration (one day registration, postgraduate only and guests excluded) Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org Pediatric Core Curriculum: How many MOC points or credits can I earn? MOC is now equivalent to CME so the Pediatric Core is worth 4.0 MOC points total Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org How do I earn ABIM and ABP MOC ? 1. Take the pre-test, which can be completed up to Saturday, May 20, 2017 (midnight EDT). The pre-test can be accessed at http://conference.thoracic.org/program/moc.php. 2. Attend related Core Symposia: Visit the Program Itinerary for more information about eligible symposia https://cms.psav.com/ats2017/confcal. 3. Take the post-test, which will be available on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 5 pm EDT. The post test will remain available, free of charge to attendees with full conference registration, through July 31, 2017 Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org How do I earn ABIM and ABP MOC ? Learners can earn American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) MOC Medical Knowledge points by passing a self-assessment module of multiple choice questions which directly pertain to content presented at Eligible Symposia presented during the ATS International Conference. Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org How do I take the MOC self-assessment exams? 1. Take the pre-test, which can be completed up to Saturday, May 20, 2017 (midnight EDT). The pre-test can be accessed http://conference.thoracic.org/program/moc.php. 2. Attend related Core Symposia: Visit the Program Itinerary for more information about eligible symposia https://cms.psav.com/ats2017/confcal. 3. Take the post-test, which will be available on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 5 pm EDT. The post test will remain available, free of charge to attendees with full conference registration, through July 31, 2017 Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org Do I have to take all of the MOC exams? No, you can select the MOC Symposia attend corresponding exams that are most relevant to your interest. Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org How and when is my score reported to the ABIM and ABP? Upon passing the MOC exams you will be asked to provide additional information which is needed to report your score to the ABIM and ABP. Passing scores are reported to the ABIM and ABP on a weekly basis and may take up to 15 business days to appear in your account. Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org What is the Core Curriculum? The ATS Core Curriculum Symposia at the International Conference focus on a 3-year content cycle of key medical content in the areas of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep, and Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. The symposia are intended to assist clinicians with staying current with the growth of information relevant to their medical practice, as well as provide an opportunity to evaluate individual knowledge and skills. Jennifer Siegal-Gasiewski, MOC@thoracic.org