New and Improved! The ABPN Continuing Certification Program-View Presentation

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In this video, Dr. Bob Bowen and Dr. Joan Anzia discuss the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology's continuous certification program and the new article-based pathway. They explain that the program aims to balance quality and credibility with convenience and cost, with the goal of lifelong learning and self-improvement. The program includes requirements such as a patient safety activity, self-assessment CME credits, performance and practice activities, and passing an exam every 10 years. Dr. Anzia highlights the pilot program that has been ongoing since 2019, which allows diplomats to read articles and complete mini-quizzes on the content. She mentions that this program has received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Moving forward, the pilot program will be available for all diplomats starting in 2022. Dr. Bowen asks questions about accessing the articles and questions, the availability of the traditional 10-year exam, understanding which group and how many articles to read, access to the articles, and participation with lab certificates. Dr. Anzia answers these questions and emphasizes that individual information will be provided and encourages contacting the ABPN for further clarification. The speakers assure viewers that while the program may seem complex, the ABPN is dedicated to supporting diplomats and providing them with relevant and helpful resources for continuous professional development.

Keywords

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

continuous certification program

article-based pathway

lifelong learning

self-improvement

patient safety activity

self-assessment CME credits

performance and practice activities