IMP Part IV Instructions
IMP (Improvement Medical Portfolio) is the board certification process for assessment of continuing competencies of physicians. The IMP program for preventive medicine physicians is managed by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) and continues to evolve to meet requirements set by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). The process evaluates physicians on professionalism and professional standing, lifelong learning assessments, assessments of knowledge, judgment and skills and improvement in their medical practice.
ACPM provides tools and resources to help diplomates meet the requirements of the IMP process.
The Part IV Requirement as the following requirements:
Assessment process
This 7-step component of the IMP program applies to those diplomates whose certificate expired in 2010 or later. It utilizes a quality improvement model with opportunities for assessment of practice performance and improvement activities available in clinical practice, teaching, research and administration.
After enrolling in the selected IMP courses Part IV tool, individuals will download the Diplomate Practice Assessment Plan and accompanying instructions. An official copy of the diplomate’s assessment plan, required assessment tools, and other requirements listed in the instructions are then submitted to ACPM for review.
The assessment plan and instructions will walk you through the IMP Part 4 process. Steps include:
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