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Our question authors draft assessment questions for our certification exams for anesthesiology and subspecialties.

Note: Question authors may not participate in any board review activities for which a fee is charged; such activities are conflicts of interest.

Question author recruitment is open in August.

Qualifications:

• Holds a current ABA certificate in anesthesiology or a subspecialty
• Participates actively in MOCA
• Demonstrates professionalism and professional standing

Examiners administer the Standardized Oral Examination (SOE) and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) components of the APPLIED Examination in our Assessment Center in Raleigh, NC.

Note: ABA examiners may not participate in any board review activities for which a fee is charged or the oral exam process of other countries. Such activities are conflicts of interest.

Qualifications:

• Holds a current ABA certificate in anesthesiology or a subspecialty
• Has held an ABA certificate for at least five years
• Participates actively in MOCA
• Has a record of being clinically active in anesthesiology or one of its recognized subspecialties
• Demonstrates professionalism and professional standing

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Mid-June to mid-August

The Board of Directors provides a strategic vision to advance our mission and the practice of anesthesiology. The Board consists of 12 clinically active anesthesiologists and one non-physician public member. Physician Directors serve as examiners and on exam committees.

Commitment

ABA Board Directors are eligible to serve three, four-year terms (a total of 12 years). During their terms, they spend approximately 30–45 days per year traveling for Board business, in addition to other responsibilities that do not require travel.

Note: ABA volunteers may not participate in any board review activities for which a fee is charged; such activities are conflicts of interest.

Qualifications for physician board directors:

• Age 53 or younger at the time of election
• A U.S. citizen
• Holds a current ABA certificate in anesthesiology or a subspecialty
• Participates actively in MOCA
• Volunteers actively as an examiner, question author/editor, or committee member
• Demonstrates leadership qualities, professionalism, and a strong professional standing

Nomination and selection process

1. The Joint Committee of the ABA-ASA-AMA, also known as the “Triple Committee”, nominates candidates for ABA directorships.
   1. The committee consists of three ABA representatives, two from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and two from the Section Council on Anesthesia of the American Medical Association (AMA). Any committee member may submit candidate names for consideration.
2. The committee selects three nominees per available director position when a current director is not eligible for reelection.
3. The final set of nominees make up the Certified Slate from which the ABA Board of Directors selects new directors.
4. The Board of Directors elects new directors during the January meeting.