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Physicians and Physician Assistants<\/p>\n

Earn MOC Credit for the QI Work You\u2019re Already Doing<\/h1>\n

UNC physicians and physician assistants can receive continuing certification or PI-CME credit for meaningful quality improvement work through the NC MOC Program. For help identifying the right pathway or requesting an attestation form contact Tracie Green, Project Coordinator<\/strong>\u00a0at Tracie.Green@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Through IHQI\u2019s participation in the ABMS Portfolio Program<\/strong>, clinicians can earn certification credit for the quality improvement work they are already doing.<\/section>\n

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How Can I Earn MOC Credit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Choose the pathway that best matches your work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lead QI or Safety Work<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Serve in a quality improvement, patient safety, mentoring, leadership, or committee role.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Participate in an Approved QI Project<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Participate in a UNC-approved quality improvement project eligible for MOC credit.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Submit a Completed QI Poster<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Submit a completed quality improvement poster with clear aim, measures, and results.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n

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How Does the Process Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Connect with IHQI<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We\u2019ll help guide you to the right pathway.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Complete Your Attestation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Email Tracie Green to request the attestation form.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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We Submit for Credit<\/strong><\/h4>\n

IHQI reviews and submits your attestation to ABMS.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n

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Apply Early for 2026 MOC Credit<\/h3>\n

MOC Project Application Deadline: November 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Submit new QI project applications early to allow time for review and approval.\u00a0
\nABMS Deadline: December 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Submit attestations early to allow time for processing before your board deadlines.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Need Help Getting Started?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Questions about eligibility, approved projects, or attestations are welcome.<\/p>\n

Contact Tracie Green<\/strong>
\nIHQI Project Coordinator<\/p>\n

Tracie.Green@unchealth.unc.edu
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