Examination Dates*
Registration for exams is not available until a doctor's application is accepted by the ABA.
Examination fees are due when candidates accept an examination opportunity.
There is a cancellation fee to cancel an examination appointment. The fee must accompany the candidate’s letter canceling the examination appointment.
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In-Training Examination
2012 Exam Year
| Exam |
Registration Dates |
Exam Date |
| In-Training |
November 1, 2011 - January 2, 2012 |
March 3, 2012 |
Anesthesiology Certification
2012 Exam Year
| Exam |
Exam Dates |
Location |
| Part 1 |
July 30 - 31 |
|
| Part 2: Spring |
April 23 - 27 |
Boston, MA |
| Part 2: Fall |
October 1 - 5 |
San Diego, CA |
2013 Exam Year
| Exam |
Exam Dates |
Location |
| Part 1 |
July 29 - 30 |
|
| Part 2: Spring |
April 15 - 19 |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
| Part 2: Fall |
September 30 - October 4 |
Phoenix, AZ |
MOCA
2012 Exam Year
| Exam |
Registration Deadline |
Exam Dates |
| Winter Exam |
November 20, 2011 |
January 14 - 28, 2012 |
| Summer Exam |
May 21, 2012 |
July 14 - 28, 2012 |
2013 Exam Year
| Exam |
Registration Deadline |
Exam Dates |
| Winter Exam |
November 20, 2012 |
January 12 - 26, 2013 |
| Summer Exam |
May 21, 2013 |
July 13 - 27, 2013 |
Subspecialty Certification
2012 Exam Year
| Exam |
Exam Dates |
| Critical Care Medicine |
August 18 |
| Pain Medicine |
August 18 |
| Hospice and Palliative Medicine |
October 4* |
2013 Exam Year
| Exam |
Exam Dates |
| Critical Care Medicine |
September 7 |
| Pain Medicine |
September 7 |
| Hospice and Palliative Medicine |
NO EXAM |
| Sleep Medicine |
October 16 |
Subspecialty Recertification
2012 Exam Year
| Exam |
Exam Dates |
| Critical Care Medicine |
August 18 - September 1 |
| Pain Medicine |
August 18 - September 1 |
2013 Exam Year
| Exam |
Exam Dates |
| Critical Care Medicine |
September 14 - 28 |
| Pain Medicine |
September 14 - 28 |
Future Exams
2014 Exam Year
| Exam |
Date |
Location |
| Anesthesiology Certification: Spring Part 2 |
April 7 - 11 |
Chicago, IL |
| Anesthesiology Certification: Fall Part 2 |
October 27 - 31 |
Chicago, IL |
2015 Exam Year
| Exam |
Date |
Location |
| Anesthesiology Certification: Spring Part 2 |
April 13 - 17 |
Washington, DC |
| Anesthesiology Certification: Fall Part 2 |
September 28 – October 2 |
San Diego, CA |
2016 Exam Year
| Exam |
Date |
Location |
| Anesthesiology Certification: Spring Part 2 |
April 11 - 15 |
TBD |
| Anesthesiology Certification: Fall Part 2 |
September 26 – 30 |
TBD |
*Exam dates are subject to change.
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