NC Maintenance of Certification Program for Quality Improvement (ABMS Part IV, AAPA PI-CME)
Physicians and physician assistants (PAs) across UNC are making a difference every day through quality improvement (QI) work. The NC Maintenance of Certification (NC MOC) Program, administered by the Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement (IHQI), ensures that this important work earns the recognition it deserves. Through our partnership with the ABMS Portfolio Program, UNC clinicians can earn continuing certification or PI-CME credit for participating in meaningful QI projects.
3 Ways to Earn MOC Part IV
1 – If your position is related to QI/Patient Safety Role, you qualify for credit:
- Chief Quality or Safety Officer
- Vice Chair for Quality/Safety (department, division or section)
- Quality & Safety Committee Chair
- Advisor, Mentor, or Preceptor for learners in QI/Safety work
- Member of a QI Committee, Council, or Departmental team
2 – Have you participated in one of the 23 approved UNC QI Projects?
Example of UNC approved QI Projects:
- IHQI Improvement Scholars Program (ISP)
- Pathways@UNC
- TeamSTEPPS Essentials Training
- Primary Care Improvement Collaborative (PCIC)
- System Sepsis
- Contact Tracie Green to learn more about approved projects
3 – Have you developed a QI Poster? A complete poster demonstrates:
- A clear AIM or goal
- Defined measures that indicate baseline and post-intervention
Who Can Participate
- UNC Physicians & Physician Assistants
- Non-UNC Collaborating Physicians
- Physician Assistants eligible for PI-CME
Why Participate
By engaging in the ABMS Portfolio Program, clinicians can:
- Fulfill certification requirements
- Enhance clinical practice
- Improve outcomes and develop lasting QI skills
How It Works
We manage the process so you can stay focused on your improvement efforts. As a program sponsor, IHQI will:
- Review QI attestations and confirm participation with the QI project lead
- Submit approved attestation forms to the ABMS Portfolio Program
- Notify you as soon as ABMS makes a decision on your credit
Submitting MOC Attestation Form
For guidance or help getting started with your MOC Part IV attestation form, email Tracie Green, Project Coordinator, at Tracie.Green@unchealth.unc.edu.
Submitting NC MOC Project Application
If you are leading a quality improvement (QI) initiative and would like it to be considered for MOC Part IV credit, you may submit your project for review.
Eligible projects must:
- Use a structured QI methodology (e.g., PDSA, Lean)
- Include baseline data and improvement measures
- Demonstrate team-based implementation and impact
📄 Application for Project Submission
📅 Why Wait? Earn MOC Credit by Applying Now.
To ensure your QI work is counted for 2026 credit, please submit your attestation and/or project application before December 2026.
- NC MOC PROJECT APPLICATION Deadline: November 2026
- ABOG: November 2026
- ABMS: December 2026
Don’t wait—submit early to ensure timely processing and approval!
Contact Tracie Green, IHQI Project Coordinator with questions – Tracie.Green@unchealth.unc.edu