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ASPEX subspecialty examinations are available to ABA diplomates who are not meeting the MOCA performance standard in the year their certification expires and to physicians of other collaborating member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
The ABA will notify diplomates via email of their eligibility for ASPEX.
The ASPEX-CCM Examination is a four-hour computer-based exam that consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, each with a single best answer. All 200 questions must be answered. The exam is designed to evaluate the diplomate’s knowledge and clinical judgment in all areas specific to critical care medicine.
Sample Questions
The ASPEX-PM Examination is a four-hour computer-based exam that consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, each with a single best answer. All 200 questions must be answered. The exam is designed to evaluate the diplomate’s knowledge and clinical judgment in all areas specific to pain medicine.
The ASPEX-PA Examination is a four-hour computer-based exam that consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, each with a single best answer. All 200 questions must be answered. The exam is designed to evaluate the diplomate’s knowledge and clinical judgment in all areas specific to pediatric anesthesiology.
