The ABPN Continuing Certification or CC program assists board-certified physicians in remaining current in their field by requiring completion of Continuing Medical Education, self-assessment and Improvement in Medical Practice activities tailored to a physician’s area of expertise. Physicians are asked to reflect on their personal knowledge and performance, commit to a process of improvement and reevaluation over specified time frames, and continually improve care for their patients. A certain amount of CC activities are required for a physician to remain board certified through the ABPN.