Publications
ABOG awards Continuing Certification Part IV credit for authorship and co-authorship of:
- Published articles relating to QI activities in healthcare. To be considered for CC Part IV credit, articles must be published in a peer-reviewed journal,
- Adhere to SQUIRE guidelines for published QI articles,
- Be published during the Diplomate’s current CC year.
Presentations and Posters
ABOG also recognizes authorship and co-authorship of peer-reviewed oral presentations and posters presented at national scientific meetings that describe the implementation and outcomes of a QI project. The project's ultimate success will not affect the CC Part IV credit, but it should address a recognized gap in care, generally be prospective, and involve more than one QI cycle. To be considered for CC Part IV credit, abstracts or posters must include:
- The specific aim of the QI project. (Fig 1)
- The process for improvement.
- The progress toward or results of achieving the specific aim.
- A discussion of whether the aim was achieved, factors that affected success, and the next steps.
Application Process
Apply
The applicant is required to complete the attestation form and submit a copy of the QI publication, presentation, or poster for consideration, along with all necessary supporting documents, by the deadline of November 15.
Review Process
ABOG staff will review the documents within two weeks. During the review period, applicants may be asked for clarification.
Credit for QI publications, posters, and presentations
Applicants will receive Part IV credit upon approval; co-authors may also request credit if the criteria have been met.
