ABA Recertification Examination
Dates
he transition from a voluntary recertification examination
program to maintenance of certification began in January
2004. Only American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
diplomates certified before 2000 are eligible for
the recertification program. Participation will not
jeopardize their diplomate status. Diplomates who
might have a future need to recertify should consider
participating in the program before it closes. The
last year in which ABA will administer its recertification
examination is 2009.
Eligible diplomates may take the examination by computer
at more than 350 test centers during a two-week period
from July 9-23, 2005. Recertification candidates will
receive test site information by May 15, 2005. Diplomates
may apply electronically at the ABA Web site
<www.TheABA.org>,
download an application from the Web site or request
the form by writing ABA at 4101 Lake Boone Trail,
Suite 510, Raleigh, NC 27607-7506. Applicants may
file their application directly from the Web site
or via mail.
Applications will be available October 15, 2004. The
standard deadline for the ABA to receive a completed
recertification application is
December 15,
2004. ABA will consider applications received
by January 15, 2005, with payment of an additional
fee for late filing. The Board will not consider applications
received after January 15, 2005.