Responses General: 1. What are the values of both initial certification and maintenance of certification (MOC) in radiation oncology?
• demonstrate to the public, your peers, and colleagues that you have documented a knowledge base in the science and art of radiation oncology appropriate to the practice of the specialty • indicate a degree of professionalism appropriate to the practice of medicine • are integral parts of the quality movement in health care • are valued by patients and physician colleagues • are essentially self-regulation by the profession to improve quality of care, and can be both synergistic with and leading other organizations dealing with quality care MOC: • builds on the validity of the initial certification process • documents continuous quality improvement, continuous professional development and quality patient care • embraces adult learning principles of accumulated life experience, self-direction, goal-orientation, achievability, and respect for diplomates’ achievements, using intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and active participation • most importantly, is the right thing to do 2. Is th
