Certification Name : Certification in Anesthesiology – Part 1
Certification ID & Type: 0160 – A – Core
Certification Description
The Part 1 Examination, which is administered at Pearson VUE testing centers, is primarily a test of knowledge. It is used to determine whether the candidate has a sufficient fund of information in general medicine and specifically in anesthesiology to be a board certified anesthesiologist. The exam is designed to test the knowledge gained during training in anesthesiology and related knowledge expected of physicians in general. The required knowledge is information one would expect to be of importance to the delivery of anesthesia care of a high standard.
Certifying Organization
American Board of Anesthesiology(ABA)(0035)
4101 Lake Boone Trail, The Summit, Suite 410, Raleigh, NC 27607-7506
Contact information : 919-881-2570 Fax : 919-881-2575
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
anesthesiology, pain medicine, pain management, physician, M.D., D.O., critical care medicine, board certified anesthesiologist, ABA diplomate