The American Board of Anesthesiology
Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties
Examinations and Certifications
Schedule of Filing Deadlines and Test Dates for ABA Examinations
Click the link below to see the filing deadlines and test dates for ABA Examinations in 2007 and 2008.
Anesthesiology
Initial Certification
Primary certification in Anesthesiology is available to individuals not yet certified by the ABA or who are not currently a candidate in the ABA examination system. READ MORE >>
Recertification
The American Board of Anesthesiology is replacing its Recertification in Anesthesiology program with the Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA®) program. Currently either program is available to ABA diplomates who were certified prior to January 1, 2000. The Recertification in Anesthesiology program will close in 2009.
The ABA issued diplomates certified on or after January 1, 2000 a certificate that is valid for 10 years. Diplomates with a time-limited certificate must satisfactorily complete Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) before their time-limited certificate expires to maintain diplomate status in the specialty. The Recertification in Anesthesiology program is not available to these diplomates. READ MORE >>
Maintenance of Certification
The Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA®) program is available to all ABA diplomates, whether or not their initial certification is time-limited. MOCA® is a ten-year program, and diplomates with a time-limited certificate must complete the program before their current certification expires in order to maintain their diplomate status. READ MORE >>
Critical Care Medicine
Initial Certification
Available for Anesthesiologists holding primary certificates in Anesthesiology. Part 2 (Oral) examination candidates may provisionally apply for certification in Critical Care Medicine. READ MORE >>
Recertification
The American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Critical Care Medicine Recertification program is available to diplomates of the ABA who have been certified in Critical Care Medicine. READ MORE >>
Pain Medicine
Initial Certification
Available for Anesthesiologists holding primary certificates in Anesthesiology. Part 2 (Oral) examination candidates may provisionally apply for certification in Pain Medicine. READ MORE >>
Recertification
The American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) Pain Medicine Recertification program is available to diplomates of the ABA who have been certified in Pain Medicine. READ MORE >>
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Initial Certification
Available for Anesthesiologists holding primary certificates in Anesthesiology. Part 2 examination candidates may provisionally apply for certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Refer to section 3.01.C in the BOI for more information. READ MORE >>