The Gold Star Represents The Gold Standard.

For nearly 75 years, ABMS has recognized your dedication to quality care. In 2006, ABMS' 24 Member Boards took a leadership role in the national quality movement with the transition to a continuous Maintenance of Certifi cation (MOC) program.

The Gold Star represents the gold standard for excellence in specialty care, with six touch points for six competencies necessary to the practice of medicine in the 21st century. The loop at the pinnacle of the star signals your commitment to patients, colleagues and other healthcare stakeholders to continuous lifelong learning and assessment to ensure quality clinical outcomes and a patient-focused practice environment. In essence, the Gold Star is a symbol of ABMS' mission: Higher standards. Better care©.