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Welcome to the American Board of
Ophthalmology’s new web site. Founded in 1916, the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. The mission of the ABO is to serve the public by improving the quality of ophthalmic practice through a certification and maintenance of certification process that fosters excellence and encourages continual learning. Important Notices The Online Services Center is the portal for participation in Certification and Maintenance of Certification processes. To access the Online Services Center, you must login using your username and password supplied by the Board. If you are a candidate for Board certification and you do not have your username and password, click here. If you are a diplomate interested in accessing MOC activities and you do not have your username and password, click here. Certification March 27, 2007 Written Qualifying Examination The WQE will be administered on March 27, 2007 at approximately 300 nationally-distributed Prometric testing centers. Approved candidates will receive a scheduling permit in January immediately preceding the examination. Candidates will use the scheduling permit to schedule an examination appointment at a Prometric test center. The exam is administered on one day in an approximately five-hour and 15-minute testing period, this includes a tutorial (up to 15 minutes), followed by five 54-minute test blocks and 20 minutes of optional break time. October 27-29, 2006 Fall Oral Examination
Correction for Diplomates Initially Board Certified in 1998 Two New ORR Modules Added
A Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties.
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