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.

The end of the year is rapidly approaching; are you on track to complete your MOCA requirements? Use this quick checklis...
12/01/2025

The end of the year is rapidly approaching; are you on track to complete your MOCA requirements? Use this quick checklist to see where you stand ahead of the Dec. 31 deadline:

✅ Answer 120 MOCA Minute questions by Dec. 31, 11:59 p.m. ET
✅ Ensure your medical licensure status is satisfactory in your ABA GO portal
✅ Report 250 Category 1 CME credits, including 20 Patient Safety credits, by the end of year 10 and 125 Category 1 CME credits, including 10 Patient Safety credits, by the end of year five
✅ Attest to completing 50 Quality Improvement points by the end of year 10 or 25 points by the end of year five

Check your progress anytime in your ABA GO portal to see what’s left on your list. 🌐 https://loom.ly/UXodHzg

If you have any questions, contact us at (866) 999-7501 or coms@theaba.org.

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving! To celebrate the holiday, we’ll be out of the office Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Frida...
11/25/2025

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving! To celebrate the holiday, we’ll be out of the office Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Nov. 28.

If you need help while we’re away, check out our FAQs. They might have the answer you’re looking for! https://loom.ly/wllgrgI

Have you noticed article-based MOCA Minute questions this quarter? Our second featured article explores impaired macrosc...
11/24/2025

Have you noticed article-based MOCA Minute questions this quarter? Our second featured article explores impaired macroscopic cerebrospinal fluid flow by sevoflurane in humans during and after anesthesia. This article is available to read as you prep for a related Q4 (Oct. 1-Dec. 31) MOCA Minute question as part of our article-based MOCA Minute question pilot.

🔗 Explore the article: https://loom.ly/GFVgQhw

Members of the Pediatric Anesthesiology Exam Committee met virtually and in Raleigh this week to review 2025 exam result...
11/20/2025

Members of the Pediatric Anesthesiology Exam Committee met virtually and in Raleigh this week to review 2025 exam results and prepare newly developed volunteer-written items for future administrations. A huge thank you to our board-certified anesthesiologist volunteers for their dedication and collaboration in driving the advancement of the specialty!

👉 Learn more about how this subspecialty certification connects pediatric care with anesthesiology: https://loom.ly/F_qvvPQ

Our board-certified anesthesiologist volunteers are dedicated to advancing excellence in anesthesiology! The Critical Ca...
11/17/2025

Our board-certified anesthesiologist volunteers are dedicated to advancing excellence in anesthesiology! The Critical Care Medicine (CCM) Exam Committee gathered in Raleigh, N.C., last week to review exam performance and collaborate on maintaining the rigor, relevance and quality of our CCM exam questions.

We’re grateful for their commitment and expertise in supporting this generation of board-certified anesthesiologists.

Have you heard? Our team will be exhibiting at the upcoming New York State Society of Anesthesiologists 79th PostGraduat...
11/14/2025

Have you heard? Our team will be exhibiting at the upcoming New York State Society of Anesthesiologists 79th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Dec. 12-15. Visit us in the Silver Section at Booth 604 to find answers to your questions about initial and continuing certification.

A recently published study by the ABA analyzing the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) framewo...
11/13/2025

A recently published study by the ABA analyzing the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) framework for the assessment of residents’ progression in the field of anesthesiology reveals that while anesthesiology residents show steady year-over-year advancement in core competencies, significant variability persists across programs.

Explore this research and discover additional publications on our website. 🔗 https://loom.ly/H0s2k9I

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of all who have served our nation. 🇺🇸 A special salute to the board-certified ...
11/11/2025

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of all who have served our nation. 🇺🇸 A special salute to the board-certified anesthesiologists in the United States Armed Forces who provide critical care to soldiers and civilians. Thank you for your service and commitment to patient safety.

ABA representatives are headed to ! 👋 Join ABA Directors Jill Eckert, D.O., and Rob Isaak, D.O., FASA, for updates on o...
11/06/2025

ABA representatives are headed to ! 👋 Join ABA Directors Jill Eckert, D.O., and Rob Isaak, D.O., FASA, for updates on our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, ITE insights, and new resources for residents and fellows. Plus, don’t miss ABA's Senior Credentialing and Continuing Certification Specialist Jill Schmitter’s “Decoding Policies” session with UCSF’s Jannot Ross. We can’t wait to connect and share ideas! Hear more about our involvement here: https://loom.ly/D3sy2Y0

The Standardized Oral Exam (SOE) is the oral component of our APPLIED Exam, the final step toward certification for cand...
11/05/2025

The Standardized Oral Exam (SOE) is the oral component of our APPLIED Exam, the final step toward certification for candidates! A team of board-certified anesthesiologist volunteers met in Raleigh, N.C., last weekend to review and edit scenarios in preparation for the 2026 administration of the SOE.

Extending a heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers that make our exams possible!

We are still thinking about the incredible time we had at ! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to engage in...
11/03/2025

We are still thinking about the incredible time we had at ! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to engage in a personalized review of initial and continuing certification requirements, learn more about the Alternate Entry Pathway and collect this year's limited-edition ABA socks. We always enjoy the opportunity to connect with the anesthesiologists who inspire and drive our mission forward, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Couldn’t make it this year? Read a full recap and explore additional resources at https://loom.ly/H3bn1RQ

November marks ! Here’s to the leaders, innovators and mentors advancing safe, high‑quality care and shaping the future...
11/03/2025

November marks ! Here’s to the leaders, innovators and mentors advancing safe, high‑quality care and shaping the future of our specialty. We see you and we celebrate you, this month and every month. ✨

Have a story to share for a brief spotlight or want to nominate a colleague? Send us a quick message.

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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.