News:

The 2009 PTEeXAM will be held on Monday, November 2, 2009.

The 2008 PTEeXAM application is now available.

Note: For those interested in taking the PTEeXAM: The practice experience pathway will not be available to those finishing their core residency training after June 30, 2009.

Examination of Special Competence in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTEeXAM)

APPLICATIONS:

The 2008 PTEeXAM application is now available.

EXAMINATION DATE

Sunday, April 13, 2008

LOCATION

Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for the PTEeXAM 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.