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NBE Exam Fee Update – Effective June 2025
At the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE), our mission is to advance excellence in echocardiography by supporting high standards in assessment and certification. As the field evolves with advances in technology and patient care, it’s critical that our examinations reflect the most current knowledge and practices.
Physicians who pass an NBE exam earn the Testamur designation in that specialty and may apply for Diplomate status at no additional cost. There is no extra certification fee.
To continue developing and delivering high-quality, relevant exams and to ensure long-term sustainability amid rising operational costs and inflation, the NBE Board of Directors has approved a fee adjustment beginning with the 2026 examination administrations:
| Exam | 2026 Administration Date | 2026 Exam Fee | 2026 Registration Open Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCEeXAM® | January 27, 2026 | $1295 | June 10, 2025 |
| ASCeXAM® | July 14, 2026 | $1295 | July 8, 2025 |
| Advanced PTEeXAM® | July 21, 2026 | $1295 | July 8, 2025 |
| Basic PTEeXAM® | July 21, 2026 | $1095 | July 8, 2025 |
As a volunteer-led 501(c)(6) non-profit organization, NBE is committed to responsible financial stewardship. This is the first fee adjustment in over a decade, and it supports our ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity, rigor, and relevance of our certification programs. We value your continued partnership and dedication to excellence in patient care.
Questions? Email info@echoboards.org or visit www.echoboards.org/examinations
Download pdf of notice here.
NBE and Inteleos Form Cardiovascular Imaging Coalition to Launch Innovative Multimodality Certification Program
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
National Board of Echocardiography and Inteleos Form Cardiovascular Imaging Coalition to Launch Innovative Multimodality Certification Program
RALEIGH, NC, February 21, 2025 – The National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) and Inteleos have established the Cardiovascular Imaging Coalition (CVIC) to streamline the maintenance of certification (MOC) process for physicians specializing in multiple cardiac imaging modalities. This groundbreaking initiative addresses the challenges of time and expense physicians face in maintaining multiple certifications across cardiovascular computed tomography (CT), nuclear cardiology (NC), cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), and echocardiography.
The CVIC is developing an integrated, case-based MOC process that will provide immediate feedback and learning opportunities to enhance patient care. While this new program is under early development, NBE will continue to offer its annual longitudinal assessment process for Maintenance of Certification in Echocardiography (MOCE), ensuring flexibility for physicians who specialize in single imaging modalities. Additionally, Inteleos will enhance its MOC experience for physicians certified in individual cardiovascular imaging specialties.
“We are thrilled to help physicians who use multiple cardiovascular imaging modalities streamline their certification maintenance process,” says NBE President Roberto Lang, MD.
Luciana Young, MD, Chair of the Inteleos Board of Directors, adds, “Inteleos is committed to modernizing cardiovascular imaging certification maintenance through the CVIC, implementing meaningful evaluations that reflect the daily practice of multimodality imagers.”
About the National Board of Echocardiography
Founded in 1996, the NBE is a non-profit organization advancing excellence in clinical echocardiography through certification examinations. The organization has administered over 42,000 exams across its programs, including ASCeXAM®, Advanced PTEeXAM®, Basic PTEeXAM®, and CCEeXAM®, with more than 17,000 physicians worldwide achieving NBE Diplomate status.
About Inteleos
Inteleos™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare globally. It oversees the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®), the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement™ (APCA™), and the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy™ (PCA), collectively representing 150,000 certified medical professionals worldwide. The APCA Council’s Cardiovascular Imaging certification examinations include the Certification Board of Cardiac Computed Tomography (CBCCT), the Certification Board of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR), and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC). The Inteleos Foundation manages the organization’s philanthropic initiatives.
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In Memoriam – NBE Founder & First President, Dr. Arthur E. “Ned” Weyman
ARTHUR WEYMAN Obituary (1941 – 2024)
The NBE Board of Directors is deeply saddened by the passing of our founder, Dr. Ned Weyman. A pioneer in echocardiography and a former NBE President, his contributions were invaluable. He will truly be missed. Also, the American Society of Echocardiography posted a tribute on their website here.