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We are cancelling the June BASIC Exam due to the incredible disruption in practice, training and study caused by COVID-19. We want physicians to be in the best position to take the exam and believe giving additional time to manage through the pandemic will help.
We’re inviting residency programs to offer an Aug. 7 – 8 BASIC Exam administration at their institutions, like they do the In-Training Exam, for residents who don’t want to wait for the November exam. Programs have until June 30 to inform the ABA of their plans and are not required to offer this option.
Here’s what you need to know if you’re a resident that’s already registered for the June BASIC Exam:
Here’s what you need to know if you’re a resident that’s NOT currently registered for the June BASIC Exam:
Here’s what you need to know if you’re taking the BASIC Exam to re-establish your eligibility for board-certification.
If you have questions, please contact our staff at (866) 999-7501 or exams@theABA.org.