Moving forward Third osteopathic certifying board replaces its high-stakes recertification exam The American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology’s new online exam process will provide diplomates with greater flexibility. Nov. 12, 2019Tuesday AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AOBOG) recently launched a new online exam process for Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) Component 3. This longitudinal assessment format leverages technology to deliver assessment items and questions relevant to OB-GYN scope of practice at prescribed intervals. ‘A great improvement’ “Many of AOBOG’s diplomates are excited about the convenience of an online longitudinal assessment,” says Genie James, AOA senior vice president of certifying board services. “This new format offers more flexibility over this board’s traditional high-stakes exam offered every six years.” Joining the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology and American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, AOBOG is the third AOA certifying board to update the longitudinal assessment process to better support lifelong learning and continuous professional development. In 2020, AOA’s Certifying Board Services will launch similar innovations in the assessment of qualified physicians engaging in osteopathic continuous certification for several other specialty boards. Details on AOBOG’s online continuous certification platform are available here. Questions? Please contact AOBOG at [email protected]. More in Profession How this first-generation DO found his purpose through osteopathic medicine Alexander King, DO, shares how discovering osteopathic medicine revealed a philosophy that united his artistic talents with a whole-person approach to patient care. Leaders of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California and American Academy of Osteopathy receive the AOA’s 2026 Bob E. Jones, CAE, award Holly Macriss and Sherri L. Quarles are recognized for their exemplary leadership and tremendous contributions toward advancing osteopathic medicine. Previous articleMayo Clinic researchers find dairy products associated with increased risk of prostate cancer Next articleHow the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for 2020 may impact your specialty
How this first-generation DO found his purpose through osteopathic medicine Alexander King, DO, shares how discovering osteopathic medicine revealed a philosophy that united his artistic talents with a whole-person approach to patient care.
Leaders of the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California and American Academy of Osteopathy receive the AOA’s 2026 Bob E. Jones, CAE, award Holly Macriss and Sherri L. Quarles are recognized for their exemplary leadership and tremendous contributions toward advancing osteopathic medicine.
I’m hoping the AOBFP does something like this and eliminate the high stakes exams. Would definitely be less stressful Nov. 14, 2019, at 3:18 pm Reply