Permanent Pediatric Diplomate Awareness of and Perspectives on Maintenance of Certification - 07/08/11
, Kelly M. Dunham, MPP, Kara E. Lamarand, MPHThe Research Advisory Committee of the American Board of Pediatrics
Reprint requests: Gary L. Freed, MD, MPH, University of Michigan, 300 North Ingalls Building 6E08, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0456.Abstract |
Objective |
Since diplomates of the American Board of Pediatrics with permanent certificates will not be required to participate in the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program, we determined the perceptions of permanent certificate holders about MOC and their degree of interest in participation.
Study design |
We conducted a 12-item mail survey of 1693 diplomates with permanent certificates. Frequency distributions were calculated for all survey items. χ2 statistics were used to explore associations between the variables.
Results |
The response rate was 77.7%. Less than one-third of generalist respondents (28%, n = 122) and 13% of subspecialists (n = 63) agreed that they would be willing to participate in general pediatrics MOC (P < .0001). However, approximately half the subspecialists (48%, n = 221) agreed that they would be willing to participate in subspecialty MOC. Approximately three-fourths of generalists (79%, n = 354) and subspecialists (74%, n = 338) disagreed that MOC is necessary for keeping up-to-date in clinical pediatrics. Few respondents believed that parents understand the MOC program.
Conclusion |
A wide range of attitudes and perceptions about MOC exists among holders of permanent certificates. Concerns about the importance of MOC to parents and the usefulness of MOC participation in improving quality of care will need to be addressed.
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| Funded by a grant from the American Board of Pediatrics Foundation. The sponsor had no involvement in the collection of data, preparation, or submission of this manuscript. |
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| The authors declare no conflicts of interest. |
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