Maintenance of Certification (MOC)

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is a recertification program managed by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). For the most updated information on MOC requirements for recertification, please refer to the ABOS website. The Academy is committed to providing the CME resources you need to plan and manage your MOC process.

The AAOS Learning Portfolio

The online AAOS Learning Portfolio helps you keep track of your MOC progress. View your earned credits by event and year and check what you need to complete. Access the Learning Portfolio.

New CME credits on your AAOS Transcript are uploaded to the ABOS daily. Quickly check your CME earnings and manually add non-AAOS CME activities to your CME Transcript.

CME Resources

Earn CME with self-assessment examinations, online learning activities, live and on-demand courses and webinars, and more.

Learn more about AAOS CME Resources  

AAOS Board Preparation and MOC Review Courses - Virtual Events!

  • Save the Date! AAOS MOC and General Orthopaedic Review Course, July 18 - 19, 2025