PMCPPMCP

Do you know what that stands for?Do you know what that stands for?

Does the number 2010 mean anything Does the number 2010 mean anything special to you?special to you?

Pediatric Diplomates Summer 2005Pediatric Diplomates Summer 2005A Newsletter from the ABPA Newsletter from the ABP

1930 AAP was founded1930 AAP was founded 1933 ABP became 51933 ABP became 5thth specialty board in US specialty board in US 1934 First oral examination, followed soon by 1934 First oral examination, followed soon by

writtenwritten 1988 Oral examination discontinued1988 Oral examination discontinued 1989 2 Day written proctored examination 1989 2 Day written proctored examination

with 7 year certificatewith 7 year certificate

RecertificationRecertification ABFP introduced the concept of recertification in ABFP introduced the concept of recertification in

19691969 ABP did “voluntary” recertification in 1980ABP did “voluntary” recertification in 1980 1988 mandatory recertification began with:1988 mandatory recertification began with:

PRCP = “Program for Renewal of Certification PRCP = “Program for Renewal of Certification in Pediatrics”in Pediatrics”

2003 this changed to PMCP or the “Program for 2003 this changed to PMCP or the “Program for Maintenance of Certification in Pediatrics”Maintenance of Certification in Pediatrics”

PMCPPMCP

In 1999 ABMS (American Board Medical In 1999 ABMS (American Board Medical Specialities) developed guidelines for Specialities) developed guidelines for recertification 1999recertification 1999

ABMS recommended addressing 6 competenciesABMS recommended addressing 6 competencies

CompetenciesCompetencies

1.1. Patient CarePatient Care 2.2. Medical KnowledgeMedical Knowledge3.3. Practice-Based Learning and ImprovementPractice-Based Learning and Improvement 4.4. Interpersonal and Communication SkillsInterpersonal and Communication Skills 5.5. ProfessionalismProfessionalism6.6. Systems-Based PracticeSystems-Based Practice

Note: ABP…also wants to document competence in Note: ABP…also wants to document competence in Information TechnologyInformation Technology

The PMCP’sThe PMCP’s

PMCP-G or GeneralistPMCP-G or Generalist PMCP-S or SpecialistPMCP-S or Specialist Subspecialities may participate in both Subspecialities may participate in both

programsprograms Most subspecialities do not require the Most subspecialities do not require the

physician to maintain BOTHphysician to maintain BOTH Most do not require PMCP-G to renew the Most do not require PMCP-G to renew the

PMCP-SPMCP-S

Part One: Evidence of Professional Part One: Evidence of Professional StandingStanding

This is the EASY one…I hopeThis is the EASY one…I hope Maintain an unrestricted medical license in at Maintain an unrestricted medical license in at

least one jurisdiction in the US, US territories, least one jurisdiction in the US, US territories, or Canadaor Canada

Federation State Medical Boards (FSMB) and Federation State Medical Boards (FSMB) and ABMS do send final disciplinary action ABMS do send final disciplinary action reports to the ABP!reports to the ABP!

Part Two: Lifelong Learning and Self-Part Two: Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentAssessment

PMCP-G Knowledge Self-AssessmentPMCP-G Knowledge Self-Assessment 200 multiple choice questions 200 multiple choice questions Same format as testing center recertification questionsSame format as testing center recertification questions Can start and stop at any timeCan start and stop at any time Need to complete by December 31Need to complete by December 31stst of year of year Only need to do ONCE in 7 YearsOnly need to do ONCE in 7 Years NONO minimum score minimum score Will give you a % score with standard deviations and Will give you a % score with standard deviations and

comparison to other pediatricianscomparison to other pediatricians Score of 75% considered likely to pass recertificationScore of 75% considered likely to pass recertification

Is there an alternative to Is there an alternative to Knowledge Self-Knowledge Self-

Assessment?Assessment?Prep Self-Assessment for PMCP-GPrep Self-Assessment for PMCP-G

NeoReviews for PMCP-S NeonatologyNeoReviews for PMCP-S Neonatology

(the Knowledge Self-Assessment is FREE)(the Knowledge Self-Assessment is FREE)

Part Two: Lifelong Learning and Self-Part Two: Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentAssessment

Decision Skills Self-AssessmentDecision Skills Self-Assessment 50 clinically based scenarios50 clinically based scenarios History, Physical, and Laboratory sections History, Physical, and Laboratory sections Multiple choice answers (sometimes 8)Multiple choice answers (sometimes 8) Start and stop anytime in same yearStart and stop anytime in same year December 31December 31stst deadline deadline Minimum Score Minimum Score ISIS required (80%) required (80%) You can do try to pass it twice in a yearYou can do try to pass it twice in a year Only need to complete Only need to complete ONCEONCE in seven years in seven years

Part Three: The Secure ExaminationPart Three: The Secure Examination

PMCP-G Jan to June, Sept to DecPMCP-G Jan to June, Sept to Dec PMCP-S Spring and Fall windows PMCP-S Spring and Fall windows

(specialty dependent)(specialty dependent) Prometric Testing CentersPrometric Testing Centers 4 hour test 4 hour test $1250 sticker shock$1250 sticker shock $205 reapplication fee only$205 reapplication fee only Fee covers the cost of the four partsFee covers the cost of the four parts

Part Four:Evidence of Satisfactory Part Four:Evidence of Satisfactory Performance in PracticePerformance in Practice

Activity One:Activity One: Peer Surveys – distribute surveys to peersPeer Surveys – distribute surveys to peers Patient Surveys – distribute surveys to patientsPatient Surveys – distribute surveys to patients NONO minimum score minimum score Feedback only to physicians for “self-improvement”Feedback only to physicians for “self-improvement”

Part Four:Evidence of Satisfactory Part Four:Evidence of Satisfactory Performance in PracticePerformance in Practice

Activity Two:Activity Two: Web-based Quality ImprovementWeb-based Quality Improvement Currently only approved program is AAP’s eQIPPCurrently only approved program is AAP’s eQIPP www.eqipp.orgwww.eqipp.org Future? Web-based improvement module on Future? Web-based improvement module on

patient safetypatient safety

eQIPP?eQIPP?

1.1. Understand benefit of collecting data from Understand benefit of collecting data from your practiceyour practice

2.2. Collect data on a specific disease from your Collect data on a specific disease from your own patient chartsown patient charts

3.3. Interpret and analyze the data so you can use Interpret and analyze the data so you can use itit

4.4. Identify an opportunity for improvement in Identify an opportunity for improvement in the practicethe practice

eQIPP uggh?eQIPP uggh?

Only ONCE in seven yearsOnly ONCE in seven years Can do it more oftenCan do it more often ABP receives notification when completedABP receives notification when completed Currently there are only modules on ADHD, Currently there are only modules on ADHD,

AsthmaAsthma

How much time will this take?How much time will this take?

Licensure <1 hourLicensure <1 hour Knowledge Self-assessment 4-5 hrsKnowledge Self-assessment 4-5 hrs Decision Skills Self-assessment 4-5 hrsDecision Skills Self-assessment 4-5 hrs Examination 4-5 hrsExamination 4-5 hrs Peer and Patient surveys < 2hrsPeer and Patient surveys < 2hrs Performance in Practice (eg, eQIPP) 10 hrs +Performance in Practice (eg, eQIPP) 10 hrs + TOTAL TIME….Variable TOTAL TIME….Variable

Back to the 2010Back to the 2010

Am I saved for the time being?Am I saved for the time being?

The breakdown…The breakdown…

Years up to 2009Years up to 2009 Part OnePart One

(licensure)(licensure) Part ThreePart Three

(secure examination)(secure examination)

2010 and beyond2010 and beyond Part OnePart One Part TwoPart Two Part ThreePart Three Part FourPart Four

All phases in place by All phases in place by 2008 including the peer 2008 including the peer and patient surveysand patient surveys

I’m in a new speciality of I’m in a new speciality of cerumenology? How can I cerumenology? How can I complete all four sections?complete all four sections?

What will they do with interesting specialities or What will they do with interesting specialities or physicians in administrative positions?physicians in administrative positions? Anticipate tailoring requirements to specialty needsAnticipate tailoring requirements to specialty needs

LinksLinks

www.abp.orgwww.abp.org Click on choices under recertificationClick on choices under recertification

www.pedialink.orgwww.pedialink.org www.pedsinreview.orgwww.pedsinreview.org www.neoreviews.orgwww.neoreviews.org www.eqipp.orgwww.eqipp.org www.prometric.comwww.prometric.com