Measures for Doc MOC
When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses not zebras. -Dr. Theodore Woodward, University of Maryland (1940s) [“MOC” refers to Maintenance of Certification. If you are among those readers not familiar with the term, I suggest that you skip to the Background section before reading further.] The Issues While most physicians would agree that each specialist should possess and maintain a core of knowledge, opinions differ as to how to assess the ability of a physician to apply her/his knowledge, skills, and ability in practice. Among…