title: Maintenance of Certification in dermatology: what we know, what we don't.
abstract: Participation in Maintenance of Certification is a reality for the majority of board-certified physicians in the United States. It consists of 4 parts that focus the attention of participants on knowledge assessment, practice performance, communication skills, and patient safety. This continuing medical education article reviews the development and possible future of the program, data regarding Maintenance of Certification, what is currently not known about Maintenance of Certification, and how to navigate the requirements for dermatologists.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wisconsin, USA.
authors.forename: Erik
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Stratman
authors.forename: Robert S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Kirsner
authors.forename: Thomas D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Horn
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003880:Dermatology / Q000193:education*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008004:Licensure; D016730:Program Development; D013044:Specialty Boards; D014481:United States