Examination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography (ASCeXAM)

APPLICATION:

The 2008 ASCeXAM application is now available..

CERTIFICATION APPLICATION

Apply for Conversion from Testamur to Certified Status using the Application for the 2008 ASCeXAM. (For Physicians who passed the ASCeXAM in 1996-2007.)

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION

The Application for Additional Certification in Echocardiography is included in the Application for the 2008 ASCeXAM.

EXAMINATION DATE

Sunday, May 4, 2008

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by NBE by March 28, 2008.
Note: Applications requesting special accommodations must be received by February 22, 2008.

LOCATION

Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for the ASCeXAM must hold a current, unconditional, and unrestricted license to practice medicine at the time of application, or equivalent documentation of permission to practice medicine in the country of principal residence. A copy of the Current Medical License that shows the expiration date must accompany the application. All documentation must be supplied in English. If original documentation is not in English, a certified translation must be attached to each document.

2008 CONTENT OUTLINE

WAIT LIST POLICY

NBE reserves the right to limit the number of candidates sitting for the examination. We therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible, as applications will be processed in order of the date of receipt. The NBE will make every effort to accommodate as many examinees as possible. Applications that are incomplete or do not include payment will not be placed on the waiting list.

SUNSET CLAUSE:

Due to the rapidly changing technology and advances in echocardiography, The National Board of Echocardiography recommends physicians take this examination at least once every ten years.