Category: News and Announcements
ABA APPROVED TO OFFER SUBSPECIALTY CERTIFICATE IN ADULT CARDIAC ANESTHESIOLOGY
Raleigh, N.C. (June 28, 2021) – The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has approved a subspecialty certificate in Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology (ACA), to be administered by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) as early as 2023. As a subspecialty, Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology has experienced significant growth in recent years, along with demand for physicians ...
2020 Certification Exam Results Released
We’re pleased to announce the 2020 results for our initial anesthesiology and subspecialty certification exams. We recognize the impact of ABA exams on candidates’ professional advancement and thank them and our volunteers for their patience and perseverance during the challenging times presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
Board Statement on DEI Work, Mission and Milestones
STATEMENT ON RACISM, DEI WORK AND PROGRESS On June 3, 2020, the ABA released a public statement expressing condemnation for systemic racism and healthcare disparities, setting forth its commitment to address these issues as a leader in the medical certifying board community. The statement came during a period of national unrest in the early days ...
BOARD TO COLLECT RACE & ETHNICITY DATA AS PART OF DEI WORK
BOARD TO BEGIN COLLECTING RACE AND ETHNICITY DATA AS PART OF DEI WORK AND MISSION Raleigh, N.C. (June 16, 2021) – The American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) will begin collecting data on the race and ethnicity of candidates for certification and diplomates starting July 1 as part of its commitment to address diversity, equity ...
ABMS Opens Call for Comments in Lead Up to New Standards on Continuing Certification
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has issued new Draft Standards for Continuing Certification, which upon approval will inform future Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology® (MOCA®) program designs. ABMS is collecting feedback on the draft standards until July 8 through a call for comments; an integral part of the process to develop and adopt ...
BOARD APPROVES 2022 APPLIED EXAM RETURN TO RALEIGH
Directors cite vaccine availability, lifting of travel restrictions and enhanced AIME Center safety protocols in return to face-to-face exams Raleigh, N.C. (May 5, 2021) The American Board of Anesthesiology plans to administer the 2022 APPLIED Examination in-person at its assessment center, The AIME Center, in Raleigh starting in February 2022. The Board’s decision is another ...
ABIM Offers Longitudinal Assessment Options
Available for Sleep Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certificates in 2022 Beginning in 2022, diplomates of the ABA may participate in a longitudinal assessment provided by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), in addition to completing CME and attesting to QI activities, to maintain their Sleep Medicine and/or Hospice and Palliative Medicine certificate. This longitudinal ...
EDAA Michele Pore Earns Certified Association Executive (CAE) Credential
Raleigh, N.C. (February 26, 2021) – The American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) is pleased to share that Executive Director, Administrative Affairs Michele Pore has successfully passed the Certified Association Executive (CAE) exam. The CAE designation is the highest professional credential within the industry and demonstrates the wide range of knowledge essential to association management. With ...
ABA Welcomes New Directors to the Board
Raleigh, N.C. (February 15, 2021) – The American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) is pleased to announce the elections of Mohammed M. Minhaj, M.D., MBA; and Vivek K. Moitra, M.D., to our board of directors. Drs. Minhaj and Moitra will officially begin their terms as diplomate -directors following the fall 2021 Board meeting. Dr. Minhaj specializes ...
APPLIED Exams to Remain Virtual for Fall 2021
APPLIED Exams to Remain Virtual for Fall 2021 Board Plans to Return to Raleigh Administrations in the Future Raleigh, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2021) – The American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) will continue to virtually administer the APPLIED Examination to candidates for board certification for the remainder of 2021, with plans to assess more than 3,000 ...