2.2. Defining Self-Assessment

There is no formal ABO approval process for self-assessment activities. Any CME activity that qualifies for ABO Continuing Certification credit may also be counted as “self-assessment” as long as it provides a mechanism for individual learners to review their own performance, knowledge base, or skill set in a defined area of practice. For instance, grand rounds, medical conferences, or journal activities for CME credit that involve a form of individualized self-assessment may count as a self-assessment activity.

In 2019 and early 2020, the ABO participated in the ACCME’s CME Finder program, where a list of pre-approved CME and self-assessment activities were listed. If you participated in one of these activities, they will still count for ABO credit; however, the ABO is no longer actively using CME Finder.