The American Board of Anesthesiology

Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties

Application Dates | Current Fees

Examination Dates*


Registration for exams is not available until a doctor's application is accepted by the ABA.

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 a year below to view the dates.



Anesthesiology Certification

2009 Exam Year

2010 Exam Year

Anesthesiology Recertification

2009 Exam Year

Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA®)

2009 Exam Year

2010 Exam Year

Pain Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Certification

2009 Exam Year

2010 Exam Year

Pain Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Recertification

2009 Exam Year

2010 Exam Year

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certification

2010 Exam Year
*Exam dates are subject to change.