PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2025 – The ý (ACP) has launched a new ACP Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment ProgramSM (ACP MKSAPSM) feature, CORE (Confirmation of Relevant EducationTM), to support internal medicine physicians in their demonstration of continuous learning. ACP MKSAP CORETM is a high-quality learning and knowledge assessment feature consisting of peer-reviewed, psychometrically validated, clinically relevant question sets. Physicians may answer CORE question sets to demonstrate, verify, and provide evidence of their maintenance of education and learning achievement based on a professionally standardized passing threshold. The new ACP MKSAP CORE feature is available at no extra cost to ACP MKSAP subscribers.
Developed by an editorial team of more than 200 physicians, ACP MKSAP is the premier longitudinal learning system for internal medicine physicians, comprising a continually updated syllabus and over 2,000 gold-standard learning questions. Physicians who achieve a threshold of ACP MKSAP learning engagement unlock access to 12 CORE quizzes encompassing 300 additional assessment questions. Successful CORE participants receive a digital badge after passing individual CORE quizzes and can earn and print a shareable ACP MKSAP CORE certificate for inclusion in their professional portfolio. The new CORE feature is one way ACP is responding to requests from internal medicine physicians for new ways to recognize their dedication to continual learning and assessment, and to document their achievements in keeping up with changes in medical knowledge.
“We are very excited to launch CORE as the newest feature within ACP MKSAP, expanding on ACP’s tradition of providing the highest quality of trusted clinical information and premier educational services for physician learners,” said Davoren Chick, MD, Chief Learning Officer and Senior Vice President, Medical Education. “We are confident that they will enjoy this engaging new way of assessing their knowledge, and appreciate an ability to demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning.”
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