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Study: Physicians Who Participate in MOC Are Less Likely to Face Disciplinary Action
Physicians who pass the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) examination given by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) within 10...
Jun 29, 20181 min read
In the News: Retina Today Spotlights Success of ABO Quarterly Questions Assessment Program
In the latest edition of Retina Today, Andy Lauer, M.D., who chairs the American Board of Ophthalmology’s (ABO) Maintenance of...
Jun 26, 20181 min read
Thank You, June Examiners!
The Board thanks the following diplomates for volunteering their time and talents to the administration of the June 2018 Oral Examination...
Jun 18, 20183 min read
Two Facts About ABO Standards That May (Pleasantly) Surprise You
In early May, 18 board-certified ophthalmologists met with American Board of Ophthalmology Psychometrician Sarah D. Schnabel, Ph.D., to...
Jun 1, 20182 min read
Thank You to All Our Volunteers
National Volunteer Month is a perfect time to spotlight the hard work of board-certified ophthalmologists around the country who advance...
Apr 30, 20188 min read
The Science of Testing: Why AIG is No Substitute for SMEs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest topics in technology today. (Just ask Siri or Alexa.) But what if we could ask these...
Apr 29, 20181 min read
The Science of Testing: Similarities and DIFs
Do men and women answer test questions about ophthalmology differently? What about younger versus older ophthalmologists? In general,...
Mar 26, 20182 min read
Quarterly Questions Program Featured in ABMS Insights
Some specialty boards within the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) community have begun incorporating journal articles into...
Mar 16, 20181 min read
How to Maintain Certification in 2018
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) encourages board-certified ophthalmologists to advance their excellence in knowledge, skills, and...
Jan 19, 20182 min read
The Science of Testing: Why Do We Write Four Options for Multiple-Choice Questions?
The American Board of Ophthalmology writes multiple-choice examination questions (items) with four options: A, B, C, and D. One of those...
Jan 17, 20181 min read
Ophthalmology Times Dubs Quarterly Questions the "Gold Standard" for Certification
In American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomate Dr. Joshua Mali's latest blog entry for Ophthalmology Times, he explores the new Quarterly...
Jan 12, 20181 min read
The Science of Testing: How Does the ABO Create Reliable and Valid Examinations?
Note from the CEO: The ABO written and oral examinations are created through the dedicated collaboration of hundreds of volunteers along...
Dec 11, 20172 min read
Deadline Extended: Take the DOCK online, on demand through December 1st
The deadline for completing the 2017 DOCK Examination has been extended to December 1. If you are currently eligible for the DOCK Exam...
Oct 6, 20171 min read
In the News: Quarterly Questions Pilot Makes Top Stories of 2017 List in Ophthalmology Times
In a new blog post published by Ophthalmology Times, Florida diplomate Joshua Mali, M.D., highlights the American Board of...
Sep 24, 20171 min read
For Test-Takers Impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
To our diplomates in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico scheduled to take the September DOCK Examination or the October Oral...
Sep 8, 20171 min read
Infographic: Get Set for the 2017 DOCK
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Aug 1, 20171 min read
Not Sure if You Need to Take the DOCK This Year?
The Demonstration of Ophthalmic Cognitive Knowledge (DOCK) Examination is administered annually to eligible diplomates in cycle years 6...
Mar 30, 20171 min read
Video: Announcing Three Important Changes for MOC
Last June, the American Board of Ophthalmology announced its commitment to transition Maintenance of Certification (MOC) to a program of...
Feb 3, 20172 min read
Webinar: Join the Quarterly Questions Development Team
Where do American Board of Ophthalmology assessment questions come from? Hundreds of diplomates volunteer their time and expertise each...
Feb 3, 20171 min read
Pilot Opportunity: Quarterly Questions
An exploratory pilot program for knowledge assessment, Quarterly Questions is exactly what it sounds like--questions delivered via...
Jan 6, 20171 min read
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