We’re taking a big step forward in Maintenance of Certification at APCA. Join us!
Healthcare practice thrives on continuous progress: excellence today, driven by a commitment to advance tomorrow.
Knowledge Confirmation, now in development to support Maintenance of Certification at APCA, embodies this commitment to lifelong learning. From questions to case studies, every moment will be crafted by our experts, for our experts.
We’re currently recruiting APCA Certificants with credentials in ABVM, RMSK, and RPVI who are interested in writing, editing and reviewing content to support the program.
Sign up to Volunteer for the MOC Program at MY APCA!
- ABVM – American Board of Vascular Medicine – Vascular Medicine
- ABVM – American Board of Vascular Medicine – Endovascular Medicine
- PVI – Physician in Vascular Interpretation
- MSK – Musculoskeletal Sonography
The Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program outlines our dedication to encouraging our community’s ongoing education and is intended to support continued competence and career-long learning for our Certificants. One element of the MOC program, Knowledge Confirmation, will be supported by case studies and questions crafted by our community.
APCA examinations need to be taken and passed to earn an APCA credential. APCA quizzes need to be completed as part of the new Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program to confirm your knowledge after earning your APCA credential. Unlike APCA examinations, APCA quizzes provide an opportunity to learn while demonstrating continued competence in the field. Whether you write questions for APCA examinations or quizzes, you are helping us to uphold standards for physicians. Whereas newly APCA-certified physicians can write examination questions, writing questions for MOC requires at least 3 years of experience in your role as a physician.
- All: 40 minutes of self-paced learning to become familiar with the item writer and reviewer process
- Item Writers: 6-8 hours over a 2-week period to write questions, possible answers, and explanations and to gather supporting media
- The amount of time will vary depending on the number of items contributed
- Writers work at their own pace
- Item Reviewers: 4-8 hours over a 3–week period
- 2-4 hours to review items at their own pace
- 2-4 hours for live, online review sessions with the whole team
- Be an APCA Certificant in good standing
- Complete a self-paced learning path and attend an optional training session as needed for support
- Access the resources and materials provided by the APCA Content Managers
- Write and/or review, edit, and approve quiz questions, answers, rationales, and media
- Communicate questions and concerns via moc.content@inteleos.org
- Contribute expertise and knowledge from daily use of diagnostic medical ultrasound
- Have access to a computer with stable Internet connection
- At least three years of experience in their specialty and are an actively practicing physician to serve as a Volunteer Reviewer
- Additionally, Volunteer Writers should be practicing modern techniques and be interested in expanding their knowledge to more complex applications of the content
APCA strives to produce a pool of credentialed individuals that will develop high standard and relevant MOC quizzes for the next generation of physicians. Our mission is to provide access to the best patient care for everyone, and it starts with industry leaders like YOU! Contact our Volunteer Engagement team with any questions at volunteer@inteleos.org.
