The American Board of Anesthesiology

The American Board of Anesthesiology We are a medical specialty certifying board serving anesthesiologists. Since 1938, we have been admin

The mission of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology. As the certifying body for anesthesiologists since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. The Board administers primary and subspecialty certification exams as well as the Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program (MOCA), which is designed to promote lifelong learning, a commitment to quality clinical outcomes and patient safety. Based in Raleigh, N.C., the ABA is a nonprofit organization and a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

We’re stepping back into in style! This year, we have three brand-new sock designs, plus our signature ABA board-certi...
09/30/2025

We’re stepping back into in style! This year, we have three brand-new sock designs, plus our signature ABA board-certified anesthesiologist lapel pins. Visit Booth 956 at the 2025 ASA Annual Meeting to pick up yours!

Wishing the best of luck to all our board-certified anesthesiologists sitting for the pain medicine subspecialty exam th...
09/26/2025

Wishing the best of luck to all our board-certified anesthesiologists sitting for the pain medicine subspecialty exam this weekend! This certification sets apart anesthesiologists who are uniquely qualified to care for patients experiencing significant pain.

Headed to ? We can't wait to connect with you at the ASA Annual Meeting! Stop by Booth 956 to chat with us about board...
09/24/2025

Headed to ? We can't wait to connect with you at the ASA Annual Meeting! Stop by Booth 956 to chat with us about board certification, MOCA and how we support you at every step of your career.

Don’t miss your chance! Registration for the 2026 APPLIED Exam year closes Sept. 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. All eligible candi...
09/17/2025

Don’t miss your chance! Registration for the 2026 APPLIED Exam year closes Sept. 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. All eligible candidates have the registration link in their inbox; be sure to secure your spot today. ✔️ Already registered? Watch for your assigned exam week in late November.

Board-certified anesthesiologist volunteers from across the country came together Sept. 11-12 to shape the future of ane...
09/16/2025

Board-certified anesthesiologist volunteers from across the country came together Sept. 11-12 to shape the future of anesthesiology. 💡 They reviewed the 2025 BASIC Exam results and began preparing for the 2026 exam. We’re grateful to our dedicated volunteers for lending their expertise and time to strengthen the specialty. Discover more about the BASIC Exam here: https://loom.ly/-6QwU10

As begins, we proudly honor our Hispanic American board-certified anesthesiologists and their impact on advancing exce...
09/15/2025

As begins, we proudly honor our Hispanic American board-certified anesthesiologists and their impact on advancing excellence in anesthesiology. Are you interested in sharing your story? Send us a message; we’d love to connect.

Week 5 of the 2025 APPLIED Exam administration year is officially complete! Over the course of the week, we welcomed 69 ...
09/15/2025

Week 5 of the 2025 APPLIED Exam administration year is officially complete! Over the course of the week, we welcomed 69 examiners and 377 candidates to Raleigh, N.C. Thank you to all our examiners, candidates and dedicated team members for making this week a success.

⏳ Don’t wait! Late registration for the BASIC Exam closes Sept. 25, with the BASIC Exam right around the corner Nov. 7-8...
09/12/2025

⏳ Don’t wait! Late registration for the BASIC Exam closes Sept. 25, with the BASIC Exam right around the corner Nov. 7-8. Residents can register for the BASIC Exam following 18 months of satisfactory clinical base and clinical anesthesiology training.

Start your certification journey strong and register today!
🔗 https://loom.ly/UXodHzg

Looking for Category 1 CME activities that count toward your MOCA requirements? 🌟 The CME Explorer makes browsing course...
09/10/2025

Looking for Category 1 CME activities that count toward your MOCA requirements? 🌟 The CME Explorer makes browsing courses and boosting your knowledge simple, while letting us handle the submissions for you without being subject to audit. Find it now in your ABA GO portal. 🌐 https://loom.ly/UXodHzg

Welcome! 👋 Examiners and candidates are arriving at the AIME Center in Raleigh, N.C., for Week 5 of the APPLIED Exam. We...
09/08/2025

Welcome! 👋 Examiners and candidates are arriving at the AIME Center in Raleigh, N.C., for Week 5 of the APPLIED Exam. We are looking forward to another successful week of examinations!

Happy Labor Day! Our offices are taking a well-deserved break in honor of the holiday. We’ll be back and ready to assist...
09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! Our offices are taking a well-deserved break in honor of the holiday. We’ll be back and ready to assist you Tuesday, Sept. 2, 8 a.m. ET.

Late registration for the 2025 Pediatric Anesthesiology subspecialty exam closes Sept. 5. If you haven’t already secured...
08/29/2025

Late registration for the 2025 Pediatric Anesthesiology subspecialty exam closes Sept. 5. If you haven’t already secured your spot, now’s the time. Log in to your ABA GO portal and complete registration before the deadline. https://loom.ly/UXodHzg

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4200 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC
27609

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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We are a medical specialty certifying board serving anesthesiologists. Since 1938, we have been administering certification exams and today we take an innovative approach to continuing certification and learning. We foster practice standards that instill confidence and trust that board-certified anesthesiologists have the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality patient care. We are dedicated to elevating expertise in an evolving profession. Our mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology. We work together with physician anesthesiologists to ensure they provide the best care possible for every patient, every day.