American Board Of Thoracic Surgery Inc

Continuing certification - since 1976, the american board of thoracic surgery has required its diplomates to complete a recertification program every 10 years. Starting in 2008, the american board of thoracic surgery changed its recertification program into a maintenance of certification process (moc) process that required the diplomates demonstrate every five years that they meet standards in professionalism, life-long learning and self-assessment, cognitive expertise and performance in practice. In 2024, the process of continuing certification replaced moc, and diplomates must continue to demonstrate the above mentioned standards every five years to maintain certification.

Congenital cardiac surgery subspecialty certification - since 2009, the american board of thoracic surgery has offered a subspecialty certificate in congenital cardiac surgery. To be eligible for this certificate, diplomates must either complete a congenital cardiac fellowship or provide documentation on their training, current clinical experience and professional accomplishment in the field of congenital cardiac surgery. To date, the american board of thoracic surgery has issued over 270 certificates in congenital cardiac surgery.