Lifetime Certificate Holders: 1. As a lifetime certificate diplomate, why should I participate in MOC?
• demonstrate to the public, your peers, and colleagues support for continuous quality improvement, continuous professional development and quality patient care • is an integral part of the quality movement in healthcare • is valued by patients and physicians • builds on the validity of the initial certification process • is essentially self-regulation by the profession to improve quality of care, and can be synergistic with other organizations dealing with quality care • embraces the adult learning principles of accumulated life experiences, self-direction, goal-orientation, practicality, and respect for diplomates’ achievements • and most importantly, is the right thing to do 2. Since I passed the initial board examinations in radiation oncology prior to 1995 and have a lifetime certificate, must I participate in the MOC process? No. Your lifetime certificate remains valid. However, you are strongly encouraged to participate in the MOC process to demonstrate your commitment to lifelo
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