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

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Exam Date

2024 Summer Exam June 7-8

Standard Registration

Feb. 14-April 10 $875 Retake: $675

Late Registration

April 11-25 $1375 Retake: $1175
Exam Date

2024 Fall Exam Nov. 1-2

Standard Registration

July 10-Sept. 4 $875 Retake: $675

Late Registration

Sept. 5-19 $1375 Retake: $1175

2025 BASIC Exams

Summer: June 6 – 7, 2025 | Fall: Nov. 7 – 8, 2025

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