ABA Recertification Examination
Dates
The transition from a voluntary recertification examination
program to maintenance of certification begins in January
2004. The recertification program will not remain open
indefinitely. Only American Board of Anesthesiology
(ABA) diplomates certified before 2000 are eligible
for the recertification program, and those who might
have a future need to recertify should consider participating
in the program before it closes in 2009 or 2010. Participation
will not jeopardize diplomate status.
Eligible diplomates may take the examination by computer
at more than 350 test centers during a two-week period
during July 10-24, 2004. ABA will inform applicants
of the test sites when the list is available. Diplomates
may obtain an application on or after October 15, 2003,
either on the ABA Web site <www.ABANES.org>
or by writing ABA at 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 510,
Raleigh, NC 27607-7506. Applicants may submit their
application to ABA directly from the Web site or via
ground mail.
The standard deadline for ABA to receive completed recertification
applications is December 15, 2003.
ABA will consider applications received by January 15,
2004, with payment of an additional fee for late filing.
The board will not consider applications received
after January 15, 2004.
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