A new, convenient way to meet requirements and build your knowledge.
ABA diplomates can now earn 10 CME credits per year by answering 30 MOCA Minute questions each quarter—FREE for ASA members. Non-ASA members pay a flat fee of $160.
ABA’s MOCA Minute is designed to help Diplomates assess their medical knowledge and retention through the span of their 10-year MOCA cycle. It was created as a more effective, meaningful and convenient approach to continuous assessment than the high-stakes exam, elevating the importance of ongoing and on-the-go learning. So-named because participating Diplomates are given one minute to answer personalized multiple-choice questions, based on their specialty certificates and practice profile. Diplomates access their MOCA Minute questions from their ABA Go physician’s portal or mobile app. They immediately see the correct answer along with a rationale for the answer, an informative critique, and pertinent references for more information and further learning.
Q: Do I still get credit if I answer a question wrong?
A: Yes. Right or wrong, you’re still learning by completing each question. So even if you miss a question, you still earn CME credit.
Q: Do I need to complete the ASA course evaluation before CME is reported to ABA?
A: Yes, an evaluation on the ASA Education Center (LMS) will be required before getting a certificate, which will then be reported to the ABA. This will be done annually after all activities are done for the year. Upon completion, you can also print a CME Certificate.
Q: What do I do if my CME credits don’t show up in my ABA account?
A: Contact ASA at [email protected]
Q: Is patient safety (and/or Part 4: Quality Improvement) included?
A: No, credits will be applied toward Part 2: Lifelong Learning.
Q: Is the cost of MOCA Minute from ABA changing?
A: No.
Q: Do I opt in only once, or do I need to opt in every year?
A: You need to opt in annually.
ASA Members
Q: Do I need to sign up, or will I be automatically registered?
A: Yes, you must sign up.
Q: How do I sign up?
A: If you are an ABA diplomate and an ASA member, just opt-in during the normal MOCA Minute registration process when prompted on the ABA website.
Q: Does my participation get reported automatically or do I need to self-report?
A: If you opt-in, your CME will be upload in your ASA Education Center Transcript and reported to ABA for you automatically.
Q: How do I know if my claimed credits have been recognized?
A: ASA will send you an email with a link, after you complete your yearly MOCA Minute program, to the ASA Education Center and an invitation to complete a course evaluation/claim credit.
Q: Did ASA really just offer me $160 worth of free CME?
A: Yes!
Non-ASA Members
Q: What does the MOCA Minute CME program cost?
A: Non-ASA members pay $160 per year. Please note that ABA charges for MOCA participation still apply.
Q: How do I sign up?
A: If you are an ABA diplomate, you will need to opt-in during the normal MOCA Minute registration process when prompted on the ABA website. After you complete the MOCA Minute Program for the year, you will be able to purchase the program for credit on Shop ASA.
Q: As a non-member, how do I claim this deal and where can I pay $160 for 10 CMEs?
A: You will be able to purchase the product on Shop ASA starting mid-January 2023.
Q: Can I order this and pay now?
A: No, you cannot pay until January 2023. However, you must sign up for CME at the time you enroll in MOCA Minute or you will be ineligible to claim CME. In January 2023, ABA will send ASA a list of delegates that signed up for CME at the time of enrollment, opted in to data sharing between ABA and ASA, and participated in the 2022 MOCA Minute program. ASA will send payment and credit claiming instructions at that time.
Q: How will I be notified that this product is available for purchase?
A: You will receive an email.
Q: Does my participation get reported automatically or do I need to self-report?
A: If you opt-in and purchase on Shop ASA, ASA will report your CME to ABA for you automatically.
Date of last update: January 2, 2023