The Basic Exam

Your first step to demonstrating your scientific understanding of anesthesiology

The BASIC Exam focuses on the scientific basis of clinical anesthetic practice, including pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, anesthesia equipment and monitoring.

Residents are encouraged to take it at the end of their CA-1 year.

An exam date will be assigned after you register and can only be changed for religious observance, military commitments and medical accommodations.

Sample Questions

Exam Blueprint

Initial Certification Content Outline

Upcoming Exams

Exam Date

Standard Registration

Late Registration

Exam Date
2023 Summer Exam June 9-10
Standard Registration
Feb. 1-March 29 $875 Retake: $675
Late Registration
March 30-April 12 $1,375 Retake: $1,175
Exam Date
2023 Fall Exam Dec. 1-2
Standard Registration
Aug. 1-Sept. 26 $875 Retake: $675
Late Registration
Sept. 27-Oct. 10 $1,375 Retake: $1,175
Exam Date
2024 Summer Exam June 7-8
Standard Registration
Feb. 14-April 10, 2024 $875 Retake: $675
Late Registration
April 11-25, 2024 $1,375 Retake: $1,175
Exam Date
2024 Fall Exam Nov. 1-2
Standard Registration
July 10-Sept. 4, 2024 $875 Retake: $675
Late Registration
Sept. 5-19, 2024 $1,375 Retake: $1,175

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