Simulation Courses
ABOG recognizes simulation training as an approach to enhance a physician’s technical, clinical, and teamwork skills. Diplomates may participate in CME that involves simulation activities, provided that the CME is approved in advance by the Continuing Certification (“CC”) Department of ABOG. After reviewing the CME content and simulation activity, ABOG will approve CME that meets CC standards (has relevant and meaningful simulation and self-assessment).
The simulation activity must provide advanced, hands-on clinical education experiences for participants. It may integrate task-trainers, low- and high-fidelity simulators, computer-based simulations, and/or actual medical devices.
Application process
- Apply
Apply before November 15, 2025, via the online Portfolio Program application system, MOCAM.
- Diplomates can access via the Part IV section of the ABOG Physician Portal.
- External Sponsors can apply to MOCAM by creating a Login and Password.
- Review Process
ABOG staff will review the application within two weeks. During the review period, applicants may be asked for clarification.
- Report on Participants
The applicant and/or sponsor representative will be responsible for submitting a list of participants by November 1st, 2025. This is essential to ensure that processing is completed before the CC deadline on November 15, 2025. Participants should be submitted within the MOCAM online application system.
Simulation course standards
To ensure high-quality learning experiences that meet the simulation requirements of CC, ABOG has established standards and will approve activities and CME courses that meet those standards. The following core curricular components for simulation courses must be present:
- A minimum of 4 (four) hours of total course instruction,
- Active participation in simulation procedures or scenarios,
- Feedback or post-scenario debriefing,
- One instructor must be an ABOG Diplomate in good standing,
- Sufficient and appropriate resources to support the successful conclusion of the activity without introducing a conflict of interest relevant to equipment or pharmaceutical manufacture or other commercial products that may bias the participant in their future practice,
- The instructor-to-student ratio must be no greater than 1:5.
Continuing Certification and CME Credit
To receive CC Part IV credit, the Diplomate must actively participate in the entire simulation course and complete a course evaluation. After the activity, the physician will receive email instructions to reflect on the simulation and answer web-based questions about the impact on their practice.
ABOG CC Part IV credit is independent of CME credit. Some activities and courses may provide CME credit. Diplomates should contact the site or sponsor for specific CME information about their courses.