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In recognition of its obligation as the leading provider of neurosurgical continuing medical education (CME), the AANS is expanding its role in the design and delivery of education services for members. This expansion entails restructuring its education program to help neurosurgeons satisfy new requirements that are being phased in by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS).

 

 

 

Possible Model for Incorporation of Competency Assessment Into the Four Components of MOC
Components of MOC:	Professional Standing	Lifelong Learning	Cognitive Expertise	Practice Performance
Competency
Medical Knowledge		Open-book exam Approved CME	Secure exam
Patient Care	Hospital priveleges?		Open-book exam CME	Case analysis
Interpersonal and Communication Skills	Peer/patient assessment?
Professionalism	State licensure Hospital privileges? Peer assessment?
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement		Self-directed study Approved CME		Case analysis Key case/outcome analysis to benchmarks
System-Based Practice		Performance review	Pertinent questions on open book and secure exam	Case analyis