I took the MOC Exam in 2016 (or later). Didn’t that ensure that I am certified for the next 10 years?

I took the MOC Exam in 2016 (or later). Didn’t that ensure that I am certified for the next 10 years?

No. The old MOC exams were the culmination of your previous 10-year cycle, much like a final at the end of course work or your initial certifying exam, which you took at the end of training. It did not satisfy future Continuing Certification requirements.

We are evolving away from cycles to continuous certification because research shows this approach is better for adult learning. You will continue to be certified as long as you are meeting the requirements of Continuing Certification, most of which can be accomplished through active participation in CertLink.

For that reason, all certified dermatologists must actively participate in ABD’s Continuing Certification Program beginning in January 2026.