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Exam date is January 26, 2027

An email notification has been sent to all MOCE®/MOTE® participants who completed all 48 questions in 2025. These individuals are eligible to claim eight (8) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE). Refer to your email for specific instructions. Frequently Asked Questions are here.

For assistance with claiming MOCE® CMEs—including access to your ASE account—please contact NBE Headquarters at moce@echoboards.org
or (919) 861-5582.

The deadline to claim credit and complete the required evaluation is February 8, 2026.

• 2025 MOCE enrollment is now closed.
• If you’re already enrolled, you can continue answering questions on the aimeQED platform through December 31.
• Please note: there is a limit of 12 questions per day. 48 questions by year end is the full requirement.
• Enrollment for 2026 MOCE opens January 5.

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The National Board of Echocardiography Board of Directors, ASCeXAM Writing Committee, physician volunteers, and staff are mourning the loss of James Kirkpatrick, MD, FASE. With profound sadness, we share Dr. Kirkpatrick’s unexpected passing on January 1, 2025. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

In 2006, Dr. Kirkpatrick achieved NBE Testamur status by passing the ASCeXAM® Examination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography. That same year, he earned NBE Diplomate status, which he upheld with distinction until his passing. Most recently, Dr. Kirkpatrick served as an invaluable contributor and dedicated member of the ASCeXAM Writing Committee, leaving an enduring impact on the field and all who worked alongside him. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

“As a luminary in clinical echocardiography and in medical education, Dr. Kirkpatrick served on the National Board of Echocardiography ASCExAM Writing Committee from 2022-2025. While on this Committee, Dr. Kirkpatrick played a leading role creating the content for the transition from recertification exam to a maintenance of certification program. He was valued deeply by his colleagues for his commitment to use education and learning to improve patient care. Above all else, he will be remembered by his colleagues for his integrity, humble nature, wit, humor, and his kindness. ”

by Jonathan R. Lindner, MD, FACC, FASE
ASCeXAM Writing Committee Chair
NBE Board of Directors

Numerous memories have been shared among those who knew Dr. Kirkpatrick, you may view the American Society of Echocardiography dedication here, the American College of Cardiology dedication here, and the University of Washington memoriam here.

NBE Diplomates can view Maintenance of Certification in Echocardiography Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here

NBE Testamurs can view Maintenance of Testamur in Echocardiography Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here

NBE’s primary method of communication with test candidates, testamurs, and diplomates is through email. With the upcoming launch of the Maintenance of Certification in Echocardiography (MOCE), you’ll want to ensure you don’t miss any updates. Please log into your NBE account today and confirm your email address is current in our database.

NBE is now accepting applications for the 2024 educational grant for echocardiography examinations!

Grant Description

The program will provide 10 (ten) grants per examination (CCEeXAM®, ASCeXAM®, Advanced PTEeXAM®, and Basic PTE®) to first-time candidates taking one of the initial examinations for the first time.

Deadline to apply: July 2, 2024, for ASCeXAM®, Advanced PTEeXAM® and Basic PTEeXAM® examinations.

If your application is accepted, grant monies will be awarded after examinations are taken.

Click here to learn more about NBE’s Educational Grant!

*Note* We are accepting grant applications for domestic and international residents.

Please click here to apply for the NBE educational grant!

NBE has recently transitioned to a self-managed organization after being managed by an association management company for many years. Over the last 60 days, we had temporary staff in place to assist us, which resulted in delayed responses to inquiries.

As of this week, we are fully staffed and working to respond to calls and emails.  We sincerely appreciate your patience.