Maintenance of Certification
ABSNM diplomates maintain certification through ongoing professional development, annual MOC fee payment, and periodic reporting of Category 1 continuing education credits.
Every Four Years
100 Category 1 Credits
70 Credits Required
Due Annually by July 1
Renewing ABSNM Certification
Effective January 1, 2015, new ABSNM certifications are granted on a time-limited basis. Time-limited certifications must be renewed every four years to maintain certification.
The reporting period begins July 1 of the first year and ends June 30 four years later. Diplomates must submit the CE Credit Reporting Form with appropriate CE credits and supporting documentation by August 31 immediately after the end of the fourth year.
MOC Process
Maintain Annual Fee
Pay the annual maintenance of certification fee by July 1 each year.
Track CE Credits
Maintain documentation of Category 1 continuing education credits throughout the four-year cycle.
Submit CE Report
Submit the CE Credit Reporting Form, transcripts, certificates, or other supporting documentation.
Renew Certification
Renewal requires appropriate CE documentation and payment of all required MOC fees.
Continuing Education Requirements
100 Category 1 Credits
Every four years, each diplomate subject to MOC must complete and submit documentation of 100 hours of Category 1 Continuing Education Credits.
70 Credits in Primary Specialty
At least 70 of the 100 required CE credits must be in the diplomate’s primary specialty.
Planned Accredited CE
Category 1 credits must be planned by an accredited CE provider. Examples may include national or local meetings, lectures, remote or in-person educational activities, and enduring materials.
MOC Fees and Deadlines
$75
Deadline: July 1 each year.
$125
Deadline: December 31 of the year due.
$650
Available after December 31 of the year due, but before July 1 of the following year.
Expired Certification After One Year
Reinstatement after one year of expired certification requires reapplying for and retaking the general and specialty examinations.
CE Reporting Form
Use the ABSNM Continuing Education Credit Reporting Form to report CE credits. Transcripts from organizations that track CE credits are also acceptable. If an official transcript is not available, attach certificates or other appropriate documentation of completion.