MDCMEOverview
The American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) requires board-certified allergists/immunologists to participate in its Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. The program uses a Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) model with two five-year cycles over the 10-year certification period. MOC is voluntary for time-unlimited certificate holders.
MOC Requirements
To maintain your ABAI certification, you must:
- Hold a valid medical license — Active, unrestricted license in the US or Canada
- Complete CME requirements — 25 credits annually (250 total over 10 years)
- Participate in CAP — Complete questions in each six-month block
- Complete practice assessment — Quality improvement module once per 5 years
- Complete patient safety module — Once per 10-year cycle
Continuous Assessment Program (CAP)
The CAP is the primary pathway for maintaining certification:
| Component | Frequency | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Article-based questions | Twice yearly | Two six-month blocks per year |
| Core knowledge questions | Annually | 10 general knowledge questions |
| Block 1 | Feb 15 - Jul 15 | Articles and questions |
| Block 2 | Aug 15 - Jan 15 | Articles and questions |
Alternative: Continuous Qualification Examination (CQE)
- Available as an alternative to CAP
- Traditional examination format
- Fee: $2,500
Practice Assessment Requirements
Three module types available:
- Patient Safety Module — Required once per 10-year cycle
- Disease-Specific Module — Practice assessment option
- Procedure-Specific Module — Practice assessment option
Quality Improvement modules required once per 5-year cycle.
Fees
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Annual MOC fee | $400 |
| Certification Examination | $2,650 |
| Continuous Qualification Examination | $2,500 |
| Verification | $75 |
| Duplicate Certificate | $250 |
Key Deadlines
- December 31 — All MOC requirements must be completed by year-end
- February 15 - July 15 — CAP Block 1
- August 15 - January 15 — CAP Block 2
- Last 6 months of cycle — Medical license copies required
Tips for ABAI MOC
- Stay current on CAP blocks — Don't let blocks accumulate
- Update your portal annually — Demographic and license information required
- Look for reciprocal credit — Available with ABP and ABIM
- Track through the portal — Annual attestation required
Reciprocal Credit
ABAI offers reciprocal credit arrangements with:
- American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)