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CME/CE:
Examination Methodology
Announcements - The proctored certification and recertification examination is administered simultaneously in several U.S. locations in alternate years. The times and places are determined by the ABAI and announced in the appropriate specialty journals. Applications - The act of filing an application is the candidate's responsibility. Application forms are available from the ABAI. They must be accompanied by two recently signed photographs and the necessary fees. Completed applications must be received on or before the close of registration (postmark applicable). Board Review Courses - The ABAI does not sponsor or maintain any records on any courses which claim to be review courses in preparation for its examinations, nor does it offer or endorse any specific publications or courses to prepare for its examinations. Cancellations - Candidates who are accepted for examination, but fail to appear or who withdraw after the deadline for cancellation will have their examination fee placed into an escrow account for the next examination. For each subsequent examination, candidates will be required to pay the current registration and examination fees. Certificates - Candidates/Diplomates who pass the examinations will be certified or recertified in the specialty of allergy/immunology or CLI as of the date of the examination and receive a 10-year time limited certificate, subject to revocation by the ABAI for cause. This information becomes public information and will be listed in The Official ABMS Directory of Board Certified Specialists. Description - The written examinations vary in length, certification being two 4-hour sessions, recertification being one 4-hour session, and CLI being two 3-hour sessions. The multiple-choice questions are objective and designed to test the individual's knowledge through recall, interpretation, and problem solving. Each examination may contain previously used questions, new questions, or questions undergoing field-testing. The individual's performance on field test questions will not be counted in determining results. Disabled Candidates - Individuals who may need accommodation during the examination must provide written details to the ABAI at the time of application for examination in order to receive information about ABAI's disability policy and approval. Fees - The fees are set forth in the instruction sheet included with the application. Candidates whose applications are rejected will receive a refund of the examination fee, however, the ABAI will retain the registration fee to cover the processing and evaluation costs. A non-refundable late fee will apply to those applications received after the close of registration and prior to the cancellation deadline. Irregular Behavior - All Board examinations are supervised by proctors, who are required to report any irregular behavior, which includes, but is not limited to, giving or obtaining unauthorized information or aid before, during, or after the examination as evidenced by observation or subsequent statistical analysis of answer sheets. Offering financial or other benefit to a proctor, employee, or agent of the ABAI is forbidden. Rescores - On written request and payment of a nominal fee, candidates may obtain rescoring within three months of receiving results. Answer sheets will be destroyed 12 months after administration of the examination. Results - Individuals will be informed of the results of the examinations within three months of administration. The validity of the individual's performance on the examination is secured by every means available. |
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