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This episode focuses on the evolving process of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for orthopedic surgeons, highlighting its transition to a more flexible and continuous learning experience. Dr. Gregory McComis, ABOS Director and chair of the ABOS Maintenance of Certification Committee, joins interviewer Dr. Doug Lundy to break down key elements of the MOC program—including professional standing, lifelong learning, performance in practice, and cognitive expertise. Dr. McComis also outlines recent updates, such as the introduction of the Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (WLA), the move toward a “continuing certification process,” and changes to certification cycles.
Together, they discuss how these advancements are designed to help surgeons maintain high standards of care while addressing common challenges and misperceptions.
Host: Dr. Doug Lundy, AAOS Now Editorial Board/Former ABOS Director
Guest: Dr. Gregory McComis, ABOS Director and Chair of the ABOS Maintenance of Certification Committee
By American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons | American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons5
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This episode focuses on the evolving process of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for orthopedic surgeons, highlighting its transition to a more flexible and continuous learning experience. Dr. Gregory McComis, ABOS Director and chair of the ABOS Maintenance of Certification Committee, joins interviewer Dr. Doug Lundy to break down key elements of the MOC program—including professional standing, lifelong learning, performance in practice, and cognitive expertise. Dr. McComis also outlines recent updates, such as the introduction of the Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (WLA), the move toward a “continuing certification process,” and changes to certification cycles.
Together, they discuss how these advancements are designed to help surgeons maintain high standards of care while addressing common challenges and misperceptions.
Host: Dr. Doug Lundy, AAOS Now Editorial Board/Former ABOS Director
Guest: Dr. Gregory McComis, ABOS Director and Chair of the ABOS Maintenance of Certification Committee

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