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Application Dates and Current Fees*

Application fees are due at the time of application.

A late fee is due when an application is received by the ABA after the standard deadline and no later than the late deadline.

Examination fees are due when candidates accept an examination opportunity.

There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment.

Click the links below to view the fees.

Application Dates and Fees


Anesthesiology Certification Continuous Application Cycle and Fees

2011 Exam Year
Application Submitted and Paid For Between Fee
3/1/2010 and 6/30/2010 $850
7/1/2010 and 9/30/2010 $1,100
10/1/2010 and 11/30/2010 $1,350
12/1/2010 and 12/22/2010 $1,700

2012 Exam Year
Application Submitted and Paid For Between Fee
1/4/2011 and 6/30/2011 $900
7/1/2011 and 9/30/2011 $1,175
10/1/2011 and 11/30/2011 $1,450
12/1/2011 and 12/22/2011 $1,800

There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment. Candidates with extenuating circumstances may request that the Board waive the cancellation fee. Documentation of the extenuating circumstances must accompany the request.


Pain Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Certification Continuous Application Cycle and Fees

2010 Exam Year
Application Submitted and Paid For Between Fee
2/1/2010 and 4/15/2010 $500

2011 Exam Year
Application Submitted and Paid For Between Fee
4/16/2010 and 6/30/2010 $550
7/1/2010 and 9/30/2010 $700
10/1/2010 and 11/30/2010 $850
12/1/2010 and 12/22/2010 $1,100

2012 Exam Year
Application Submitted and Paid For Between Fee
1/4/2011 and 6/30/2011 $600
7/1/2011 and 9/30/2011 $775
10/1/2011 and 11/30/2011 $950
12/1/2011 and 12/22/2011 $1,200

There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment. Candidates with extenuating circumstances may request that the Board waive the cancellation fee. Documentation of the extenuating circumstances must accompany the request.


Pain Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Recertification Continuous Application Cycle and Fees

2010 Exam Year
Application Submitted and Paid For Between Fee
2/1/2010 and 4/15/2010 $800

2011 Exam Year
Application Submitted and Paid For Between Fee
4/16/2010 and 6/30/2010 $850
7/1/2010 and 9/30/2010 $1,100
10/1/2010 and 11/30/2010 $1,350
12/1/2010 and 12/22/2010 $1,700

2012 Exam Year
Application Submitted and Paid For Between Fee
1/4/2011 and 6/30/2011 $900
7/1/2011 and 9/30/2011 $1,175
10/1/2011 and 11/30/2011 $1,450
12/1/2011 and 12/22/2011 $1,800

There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment. Candidates with extenuating circumstances may request that the Board waive the cancellation fee. Documentation of the extenuating circumstances must accompany the request.


Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certification

Fee 2010 Exam Year
Application Fee $500
Late Application Fee $300
Exam Fee $875
Cancellation Fee $200

There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment. Candidates with extenuating circumstances may request that the Board waive the cancellation fee. Documentation of the extenuating circumstances must accompany the request.


Examination Fees

Anesthesiology Certification Examination fees

Fee 2010 Exam Year
Part 1
Exam Fee $525
Cancellation Fee $200
Part 2
Exam Fee $1,950
Cancellation Fee $750

There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment. Candidates with extenuating circumstances may request that the Board waive the cancellation fee. Documentation of the extenuating circumstances must accompany the request.


Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) Examination Fees

Fee 2010 Exam Year 2011 Exam Year
Exam Fee $1,200 $2,000
Re-Exam Fee $750 $750
Exam Cancellation Fee $200 $200

There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment. Candidates with extenuating circumstances may request that the Board waive the cancellation fee. Documentation of the extenuating circumstances must accompany the request.


Pain Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Certification Examination Fees

Fee 2010 Exam Year
Exam Fee $875
Cancellation Fee $200

There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment. Candidates with extenuating circumstances may request that the Board waive the cancellation fee. Documentation of the extenuating circumstances must accompany the request.


Pain Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Recertification Examination Fees

Fee 2010 Exam Year
Exam Fee $875
Cancellation Fee $200

There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment. Candidates with extenuating circumstances may request that the Board waive the cancellation fee. Documentation of the extenuating circumstances must accompany the request.


Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certification Examination Fees

Fee 2010 Exam Year
Exam Fee $875
Cancellation Fee $200

There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment. Candidates with extenuating circumstances may request that the Board waive the cancellation fee. Documentation of the extenuating circumstances must accompany the request.


Other Fees

General Fees

Status Request $35
Duplicate Certificate $150
Non Sufficient Funds Check $50

*Fees are subject to change.

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