MOC Exam Review Course
Registration information regarding the 2008 course will be posted on the website as details become available. Look for updates and the latest information in the weekly edition of the Academy Express.
“This course is the Academy’s best-kept secret. Similar to the old regional updates, it was an excellent, surprisingly comprehensive review in one weekend.” Thomas Mattingly, MD
“These were directed toward preparation for (the DOCK) in concise format." Hugh Cooper, MD
Prepare with Confidence – Study with the Experts
Study for the DOCK examination with the only review course based on the Practicing Ophthalmologists Curriculum (POC) – the same content that the American Board of Ophthalmology will use to develop the exam questions. Interactive sessions will be taught by instructors who created the POC.
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Who will benefit?
What’s the course objective?
What's the course content?
Accreditation
Who will benefit?
- Time limited certificate holders who plan to take the ABO’s DOCK examination in the near future
- Practicing ophthalmologists who wish to attend a review course to update clinical knowledge
What’s the course objective?
- To prepare time-limited certificate holders for successful completion of the ABO’s Demonstration of Ophthalmic Cognitive Knowledge (DOCK) exam in Core Ophthalmic Knowledge and one or two practice emphasis areas (PEAs) of their choice.
- To provide a review of clinically relevant ophthalmic knowledge and information for all ophthalmologists interested in improving quality of patient care
What's the course content?
Course content will be derived from the Practicing Ophthalmologists Curriculum (POC), which is the curriculum that is used by the ABO to create exam questions. Instruction format will include a variety of educational techniques, including multiple choice questions appropriate for self-assessment and an interactive course format to accommodate different learning styles.
Accreditation
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Visit us at www.aao.org/moc for other resources to prepare for the MOC examination.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the Academy will refund registration fees but will not be responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including but not limited to transportation, and hotel costs and cancellation fees assessed by airlines/travel agencies.
The content of MOC Version 1.0 is only relevant for the ABO’s September 2007 DOCK Examination. We are discontinuing Version 1.0 products on October 1, 2007 and they will no longer be available.
Beginning November 1, 2007, all members will automatically be upgraded to MOC Version 2.0 which will be available exclusively online. The new MOC Exam Study Kit Version 2.0, will feature revised content to help you prepare for the 2008, 2009 and 2010 DOCK examinations.
If you are not a member and would like to become one to take advantage of access to free benefits such as the MOC Exam Study Kit, please call Customer Service at 866-561-8558 or email customer_service@aao.org.
To access the MOC Exam Study Kit Version 2.0 on November 1, 2007, Academy members should visit www.aao.org/moc.
