Examinations
2023 SISIAC Notice
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La información del examen NBE-SISIAC 2023 estará disponible próximamente.
The 2023 NBE-SISIAC examination information will be available soon.
The ASCeXAM® is intended for those who wish to demonstrate special competence in all areas of echocardiography. This computer-based exam is administered one day a year at Pearson VUE Professional Centers. To locate a test center click here.
Early Registration Fee Ends: | 12:00 AM (Midnight) EST on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 |
Price: $995.00
|
Late Registration Fee Begins: | 12:01 AM (Midnight) EST on Wed., March 22, 2023 |
Price: $1,195.00
|
Registration Closes: | Promptly at 12:00 AM (Midnight) on June 20, 2023 |
** NO EXCEPTIONS will be made beyond this deadline **
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Withdrawal/Refund Deadline: | Wednesday, July 5, 2023 |
Deferments are no longer available
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Exam Administration Date: | Tuesday, July 18, 2023 |
Applicants for the ASCeXAM® must provide proof that they can practice medicine (Md, DO, MBBS, etc.). Please see the examination eligibility requirements below:
North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
Non-North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
If your license does not contain an expiration date, you will need ONE of the following:
All documentation must be supplied in English. If original documentation is not in English, a certified translation must be attached to each document. The examinee will be responsible for all costs associated with certified translation. Please allow yourself appropriate time if you need to obtain your medical license from a third party or translation is necessary.
NOTE: Only a copy of the Applicant’s current proof to practice medicine or a letter from current program director, completed application, and application fee are required in order to sit for the ASCeXAM®. Documentation for certification is not required when registering to take the ASCeXAM®, however, you may submit your certification documentation at any time after applying for your exam.
Prepare your information and submit your application for the ASCeXAM®.
You will need the following information to complete the application:
VERY IMPORTANT: Please remember to type your name the SAME as it appears on the unexpired, photo-bearing, signed, government-issued identifications you will be using at the Pearson VUE Testing center. The name you provide on this application will be used to create the Authorization to Test (ATT). Discrepancies in your first and last names will cause you to be denied admittance to the examination.
Requests for Special Accommodations
NBE will provide, upon approved request, reasonable accommodations necessary to afford an individual with a documented disability an equal opportunity to participate in the ASCeXAM. To support a request for special accommodations, please provide an original letter signed by the applicant and an evaluator, qualified psychologist, physician, or other health care professional who specializes in the stated disability.
The documentation must:
The purpose of the documentation is to validate that the candidate is covered under the ADA as a disabled individual. Additional documentation may be required to support the request.
All documentation submitted in support of a request for special accommodations will be kept confidential.
If breastfeeding/pumping accommodations are needed, please choose YES in the online application. You will need to upload supporting documentation during the registration process. Contact NBE’s office if you have questions or concerns. Requests for special accommodation must be received at NBE headquarters before 5:00 PM EST Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
NDA: 5 minutes to complete
Tutorial: 10 minutes to complete
Block 1: Exam Section
Block 2: Exam Section
Block 3: Exam Section
**Scheduled 15 Minute Break**
Block 4: Exam Section
Block 5: Exam Section
End of Exam Survey: 10 minutes to complete
Totals for Day:
Upon the approval of an application, candidates are sent an Authorization to Test (ATT) notification which will include your 1-day eligibility window to take the examination. The ATT provides instructions and details for scheduling your test date and location.
NBE’s examinations are administered on only 1 day at over 230 Pearson Professional Centers (PPC) in the United States and US territories and over 3,000 Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers (PVTC) internationally. Examination site availability is provided when scheduling your examination with Pearson VUE. Do not contact Pearson VUE until you have received an Authorization to Test (ATT). Available sites may be viewed at www.pearsonvue.com/nbe.
In the event you need to reschedule your examination, contact Pearson VUE at least two full working days in advance of your scheduled appointment. (Click here to review NBE’s exam cancellation/refund policy.)
If you do not contact the Pearson VUE within 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment you cannot reschedule the examination.
Exam Day
The only people admitted into the examination room are
Identification (ID) Requirements
Primary ID:
Secondary ID:
The National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) Examination of
Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography (ASCeXAM) AND
the Recertification Examination of Special Competence in Adult
Echocardiography (ReASCE) are recognized by the American Board
of Internal Medicine (ABIM) for Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
points. An ABIM Board Certified physician who passes one of these
exams may earn 20 points in ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification
(MOC) program.
NBE will submit participant completion information
to ABIM for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. For additional
information about ABIM’s MOC program requirements visit
http://www.abim.org/maintenance-of-certification/ [abim.org]. Please
see the MOC question of the FAQ section on the homepage for ABIM
number submission deadline.
Candidates who wish to cancel/withdraw their registration and receive a partial refund (exam fee paid minus $200.00) MUST submit a written request to cancel/withdraw via email to krussell@echoboards.org or info@echoboards.org before Wednesday, June 5, 2023.
Any requests received after this deadline will not be processed.
*Deferments are no longer an option. We apologize for any inconvenience. *
Notice: It is REQUIRED to provide NBE with a copy of your appointment cancellation from Pearson VUE prior to receiving a refund.
If you believe that some unusual event or condition occurred during your exam administration at the Pearson VUE testing center that caused a significant adverse effect on your performance or ability to take the exam, you may submit an exam grievance.
Examples of an unusual event or condition include but are not limited to; issues with the ID presented for exam entry, computer issues, the internal or external environment at the test center and issues with the exam delivery or interruption of the exam delivery.
Please note: Medical issues or unforeseen acts of nature (such as weather) that keep you from arriving at the test center as scheduled, or a sudden onset of an illness during your exam that prevented you from completing your exam should not be filed as exam grievances. These types of issues must be submitted as an exception to policy and you should contact Krista Russell at krussell@echoboards.org. Also, exam grievances may not be used to challenge the exam design, content or a failing score.
If you need to file an exam grievance regarding the administration of your exam, you must submit a detailed email and any appropriate and verifiable supporting documentation, if applicable, to the NBE within three (3) business days after the exam administration in question to info@echoboards.org.
The Advanced PTEeXAM® is intended for those who wish to utilize the full diagnostic potential of perioperative TEE including direction of the perioperative surgical decision-making process. This computer-based exam is administered one day a year at Pearson VUE Professional Centers. To locate a test center click here.
Early Registration Fee Ends: | 12:00 AM (Midnight) EST on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 |
Price: $995.00
|
Late Registration Fee Begins: | 12:01 AM (Midnight) EST on Wed., March 22, 2023 |
Price: $1,195.00
|
Registration Closes: | Promptly at 12:00 AM (Midnight) on June 20, 2023 |
** NO EXCEPTIONS will be made beyond this deadline **
|
Withdrawal/Refund Deadline: | Wednesday, July 5, 2023 |
Deferments are no longer available
|
Exam Administration Date: | Tuesday, July 25, 2023 |
Applicants for the Advanced PTEeXAM® must provide proof that they can practice medicine (MD, DO, MBBS, etc.). Please see the examination eligibility requirements below:
North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
Non-North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
If your license does not contain an expiration date, you will need ONE of the following:
or
All documentation must be supplied in English. If original documentation is not in English, a certified translation must be attached to each document. The examinee will be responsible for all costs associated with certified translation. Please allow yourself appropriate time if you need to obtain your medical license from a third party or translation is necessary.
NOTE: Only a copy of the Applicant’s current proof to practice medicine or a letter from current program director, completed application, and application fee are required in order to sit for the Advanced PTEeXAM®. Documentation for certification is not required when registering to take the Advanced PTEeXAM®, however, you may submit your certification documentation at any time after applying for your exam.
Prepare your information and submit your application for the ASCeXAM®.
You will need the following information to complete the application:
VERY IMPORTANT: Please remember to type your name the SAME as it appears on the unexpired, photo-bearing, signed, government-issued identifications you will be using at the Pearson VUE Testing center. The name you provide on this application will be used to create the Authorization to Test (ATT). Discrepancies in your first and last names will cause you to be denied admittance to the examination.
NBE will provide, upon approved request, reasonable accommodations necessary to afford an individual with a documented disability an equal opportunity to participate in the ASCeXAM®. To support a request for special accommodations, please provide an original letter signed by the applicant and an evaluator, qualified psychologist, physician, or other health care professional who specializes in the stated disability.
The documentation must:
All documentation submitted in support of a request for special accommodations will be kept confidential.
If breastfeeding/pumping accommodations are needed, please choose YES in the online application. You will need to upload supporting documentation during the registration process. Contact NBE’s office if you have questions or concerns. Requests for special accommodation must be received at NBE headquarters before 5:00 PM EST Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
NDA: 5 minutes to complete
Tutorial: 10 minutes to complete
Block 1: Exam Section
Block 2: Exam Section
Block 3: Exam Section
**Scheduled 15 Minute Break**
Block 4: Exam Section
Block 5: Exam Section
End of Exam Survey: 10 minutes to complete
Totals for Day:
Upon the approval of an application, candidates are sent an Authorization to Test (ATT) notification which will include your 1-day eligibility window to take the examination. The ATT provides instructions and details for scheduling your test date and location.
NBE’s examinations are administered on only 1 day at over 230 Pearson Professional Centers (PPC) in the United States and US territories and over 3,000 Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers (PVTC) internationally. Examination site availability is provided when scheduling your examination with Pearson VUE. Do not contact Pearson VUE until you have received an Authorization to Test (ATT). Available sites may be viewed at www.pearsonvue.com/nbe.
In the event you need to reschedule your examination, contact Pearson VUE at least two full working days in advance of your scheduled appointment. (Click here to review NBE’s exam cancellation/refund policy.)
If you do not contact the Pearson VUE within 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment you cannot reschedule the examination.
The only people admitted into the examination room are
Primary ID:
International Travel Passport
Secondary ID:
Testamurs and Diplomates of the NBE are required to take and pass the RePTE® in either the 8th, 9th, or 10th year surrounding their 10-year anniversary date to maintain their status with the NBE. Individuals who allow their status to expire will have their names removed from the NBE’s online Testamur/Diplomate listing page.
Candidates who wish to cancel/withdraw their registration and receive a partial refund (exam fee paid minus $200.00) MUST submit a written request to cancel/withdraw via email to krussell@echoboards.org or info@echoboards.org before Wednesday, June 5, 2023.
Any requests received after this deadline will not be processed.
*Deferments are no longer an option. We apologize for any inconvenience. *
Notice: It is REQUIRED to provide NBE with a copy of your appointment cancellation from Pearson VUE prior to receiving a refund.
If you believe that some unusual event or condition occurred during your exam administration at the Pearson VUE testing center that caused a significant adverse effect on your performance or ability to take the exam, you may submit an exam grievance.
Examples of an unusual event or condition include but are not limited to; issues with the ID presented for exam entry, computer issues, the internal or external environment at the test center and issues with the exam delivery or interruption of the exam delivery.
Please note: Medical issues or unforeseen acts of nature (such as weather) that keep you from arriving at the test center as scheduled, or a sudden onset of an illness during your exam that prevented you from completing your exam should not be filed as exam grievances. These types of issues must be submitted as an exception to policy and you should contact Krista Russell at krussell@echoboards.org. Also, exam grievances may not be used to challenge the exam design, content or a failing score.
If you need to file an exam grievance regarding the administration of your exam, you must submit a detailed email and any appropriate and verifiable supporting documentation, if applicable, to the NBE within three (3) business days after the exam administration in question to info@echoboards.org.
The Basic Perioperative TEE examination is limited to non-diagnostic use within the customary practice of anesthesiology. Because the goal of and training in Basic PTE® is focused on intraoperative monitoring rather than specific diagnosis, except in emergent situations, diagnoses requiring intraoperative cardiac surgical intervention or postoperative medical/surgical management must be confirmed by an individual with advanced skills in TEE or by an independent diagnostic technique. This computer-based exam is administered one day a year at Pearson VUE Professional Centers. To locate a test center click here.
Early Registration Fee Ends: | TBD-Next exam in July 2024 | Price: $795.00 |
Late Registration Fee Begins: | TBD-Next exam in July 2024 | Price: $995.00 |
Registration Closes: | Promptly at 12:00 AM (Midnight) on June 20, 2023 |
** NO EXCEPTIONS will be made beyond this deadline **
|
Withdrawal/Refund Deadline: | TBD (July 2, 2024??) |
Deferments are no longer available
|
Exam Administration Date: | Tuesday, July 23, 2024 |
Applicants for the Basic PTE® must provide proof that they can practice medicine (MD, DO, MBBS, etc.). Please see the examination eligibility requirements below:
North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
Non-North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
If your license does not contain an expiration date, you will need ONE of the following:
or
All documentation must be supplied in English. If original documentation is not in English, a certified translation must be attached to each document. The examinee will be responsible for all costs associated with certified translation. Please allow yourself appropriate time if you need to obtain your medical license from a third party or translation is necessary.
NOTE: Only a copy of the Applicant’s current proof to practice medicine or a letter from current program director, completed application, and application fee are required in order to sit for the ASCeXAM®. Documentation for certification is not required when registering to take the ASCeXAM®, however, you may submit your certification documentation at any time after applying for your exam.
Prepare your information and submit your application for the Basic PTE®.
You will need the following information to complete the application:
VERY IMPORTANT: Please remember to type your name the SAME as it appears on the unexpired, photo-bearing, signed, government-issued identifications you will be using at the Pearson VUE Testing center. The name you provide on this application will be used to create the Authorization to Test (ATT). Discrepancies in your first and last names will cause you to be denied admittance to the examination.
Requests for Special Accommodations
NBE will provide, upon approved request, reasonable accommodations necessary to afford an individual with a documented disability an equal opportunity to participate in the Basic PTE®. To support a request for special accommodations, please provide an original letter signed by the applicant and an evaluator, qualified psychologist, physician, or other health care professional who specializes in the stated disability.
The documentation must:
All documentation submitted in support of a request for special accommodations will be kept confidential.
If breastfeeding/pumping accommodations are needed, please choose YES in the online application. You will need to upload supporting documentation during the registration process. Contact NBE’s office if you have questions or concerns. Requests for special accommodation must be received at NBE headquarters on or before Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (tentative).
NDA: 5 minutes to complete
Tutorial: 10 minutes to complete
Block 1: Exam Section
Block 2: Exam Section
Block 3: Exam Section
**Scheduled 15 Minute Break**
Block 4: Exam Section
Block 5: Exam Section
End of Exam Survey: 10 minutes to complete
Totals for Day:
Upon the approval of an application, candidates are sent an Authorization to Test (ATT) notification which will include your 1-day eligibility window to take the examination. The ATT provides instructions and details for scheduling your test date and location.
NBE’s examinations are administered on only 1 day at over 230 Pearson Professional Centers (PPC) in the United States and US territories and over 3,000 Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers (PVTC) internationally. Examination site availability is provided when scheduling your examination with Pearson VUE. Do not contact Pearson VUE until you have received an Authorization to Test (ATT). Available sites may be viewed at www.pearsonvue.com/nbe.
In the event you need to reschedule your examination, contact Pearson VUE at least two full working days in advance of your scheduled appointment. (Click here to review NBE’s exam cancellation/refund policy.)
If you do not contact the Pearson VUE within 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment you cannot reschedule the examination.
Exam Day
The only people admitted into the examination room are
Identification (ID) Requirements
Primary ID:
Secondary ID:
Testamurs and Diplomates of the NBE are required to take and pass the ReBasic® PTE in either the 8th, or 10th year surrounding their 10-year anniversary date to maintain their status with the NBE. Individuals who allow their status to expire will have their names removed from the NBE’s online Testamur/Diplomate listing page.
Candidates who wish to cancel/withdraw their registration and receive a partial refund (exam fee paid minus $200.00) MUST submit a written request to cancel/withdraw via email to krussell@echoboards.org or info@echoboards.org before Wednesday, June 5, 2023.
Any requests received after this deadline will not be processed.
*Deferments are no longer an option. We apologize for any inconvenience. *
Notice: It is REQUIRED to provide NBE with a copy of your appointment cancellation from Pearson VUE prior to receiving a refund.
If you believe that some unusual event or condition occurred during your exam administration at the Pearson VUE testing center that caused a significant adverse effect on your performance or ability to take the exam, you may submit an exam grievance.
Examples of an unusual event or condition include but are not limited to; issues with the ID presented for exam entry, computer issues, the internal or external environment at the test center and issues with the exam delivery or interruption of the exam delivery.
Please note: Medical issues or unforeseen acts of nature (such as weather) that keep you from arriving at the test center as scheduled, or a sudden onset of an illness during your exam that prevented you from completing your exam should not be filed as exam grievances. These types of issues must be submitted as an exception to policy and you should contact Krista Russell at krussell@echoboards.org. Also, exam grievances may not be used to challenge the exam design, content or a failing score.
If you need to file an exam grievance regarding the administration of your exam, you must submit a detailed email and any appropriate and verifiable supporting documentation, if applicable, to the NBE within three (3) business days after the exam administration in question to info@echoboards.org.
The CCEeXAM® promotes continued excellence in performance and interpretation of cardiac ultrasound. This computer-based exam is administered one day a year at Pearson VUE Professional Centers. To locate a test center click here.
Early Registration Fee Ends: | Nov 2023 TBD | Price: $995.00 |
Late Registration Fee Begins: | Nov 2023 TBD | Price: $1,195.00 |
Registration Closes: | Promptly at 12:00 AM (Midnight) on Jan. 2024 TBD |
** NO EXCEPTIONS will be made beyond this deadline **
|
Withdrawal/Refund Deadline: | Late Jan. 2024 TBD |
Deferments are no longer available
|
Exam Administration Date: | Tuesday, January 30, 2024 |
Applicants for the CCEeXAM® must provide proof that they can practice medicine (MD, DO, MBBS, etc.). Please see the examination eligibility requirements below:
North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
Non-North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
If your license does not contain an expiration date, you will need ONE of the following:
or
All documentation must be supplied in English. If original documentation is not in English, a certified translation must be attached to each document. The examinee will be responsible for all costs associated with certified translation. Please allow yourself appropriate time if you need to obtain your medical license from a third party or translation is necessary.
NOTE: Only a copy of the Applicant’s current proof to practice medicine or a letter from current program director, completed application, and application fee are required in order to sit for the ASCeXAM®. Documentation for certification is not required when registering to take the ASCeXAM®, however, you may submit your certification documentation at any time after applying for your exam.
Prepare your information and submit your application for the CCEeXAM®.
You will need the following information to complete the application:
VERY IMPORTANT: Please remember to type your name the SAME as it appears on the unexpired, photo-bearing, signed, government-issued identifications you will be using at the Pearson VUE Testing center. The name you provide on this application will be used to create the Authorization to Test (ATT). Discrepancies in your first and last names will cause you to be denied admittance to the examination.
Requests for Special Accommodations
NBE will provide, upon approved request, reasonable accommodations necessary to afford an individual with a documented disability an equal opportunity to participate in the ASCeXAM®. To support a request for special accommodations, please provide an original letter signed by the applicant and an evaluator, qualified psychologist, physician, or other health care professional who specializes in the stated disability.
The documentation must:
All documentation submitted in support of a request for special accommodations will be kept confidential.
If breastfeeding/pumping accommodations are needed, please choose YES in the online application. You will need to upload supporting documentation during the registration process. Contact NBE’s office if you have questions or concerns. Requests for special accommodation must be received at NBE headquarters on or before Tuesday, Jan., 2024-TBD.
NDA: 5 minutes to complete
Tutorial: 10 minutes to complete
Block 1: Exam Section
Block 2: Exam Section
Block 3: Exam Section
**Scheduled 15 Minute Break**
Block 4: Exam Section
Block 5: Exam Section
End of Exam Survey: 10 minutes to complete
Totals for Day:
Upon the approval of an application, candidates are sent an Authorization to Test (ATT) notification which will include your 1-day eligibility window to take the examination. The ATT provides instructions and details for scheduling your test date and location.
NBE’s examinations are administered on only 1 day at over 230 Pearson Professional Centers (PPC) in the United States and US territories and over 3,000 Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers (PVTC) internationally. Examination site availability is provided when scheduling your examination with Pearson VUE. Do not contact Pearson VUE until you have received an Authorization to Test (ATT). Available sites may be viewed at www.pearsonvue.com/nbe.
In the event you need to reschedule your examination, contact Pearson VUE at least two full working days in advance of your scheduled appointment. (Click here to review NBE’s exam cancellation/refund policy.)
If you do not contact the Pearson VUE within 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment you cannot reschedule the examination.
Exam Day
The only people admitted into the examination room are
Identification (ID) Requirements
Primary ID:
Secondary ID:
Testamurs and Diplomates of the NBE are required to take and pass the recertification exam in either the 8th, 9th, or 10th year surrounding their 10-year anniversary date to maintain their status with the NBE. Individuals who allow their status to expire will have their names removed from the NBE’s online Testamur/Diplomate listing page.
Example for 2019 Initial Examination Pass Date:
NOTE – If a candidate chooses not to take and pass the recertification exam within the 10-year timeframe allowed, they will expire and must take the initial exam again.
Candidates who wish to cancel/withdraw their registration and receive a partial refund (exam fee paid minus $200.00) MUST submit a written request to cancel/withdraw via email to krussell@echoboards.org or info@echoboards.org on or before January 2024-TBD.
Any requests received after this deadline will not be processed.
*Deferments are no longer an option. We apologize for any inconvenience. *
Notice: It is REQUIRED to provide NBE with a copy of your appointment cancellation from Pearson VUE prior to receiving a refund.
If you believe that some unusual event or condition occurred during your exam administration at the Pearson VUE testing center that caused a significant adverse effect on your performance or ability to take the exam, you may submit an exam grievance.
Examples of an unusual event or condition include but are not limited to; issues with the ID presented for exam entry, computer issues, the internal or external environment at the test center and issues with the exam delivery or interruption of the exam delivery.
Please note: Medical issues or unforeseen acts of nature (such as weather) that keep you from arriving at the test center as scheduled, or a sudden onset of an illness during your exam that prevented you from completing your exam should not be filed as exam grievances. These types of issues must be submitted as an exception to policy and you should contact Krista Russell at krussell@echoboards.org. Also, exam grievances may not be used to challenge the exam design, content or a failing score.
If you need to file an exam grievance regarding the administration of your exam, you must submit a detailed email and any appropriate and verifiable supporting documentation, if applicable, to the NBE within three (3) business days after the exam administration in question to info@echoboards.org.
The ReASCE® exam is intended for those who wish to renew their board certification to demonstrate special competence in all areas of echocardiography. This computer-based exam is administered one day a year at Pearson VUE Professional Centers. To locate a test center click here.
Early Registration Fee Ends: | 12:00 AM (Midnight) EST on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Price: $595.00 |
Late Registration Fee Begins: | 12:01 AM (Midnight) EST on Wed., March 22, 2023 | Price: $795.00 |
Registration Closes: | Promptly at 12:00 AM (Midnight) on June 20, 2023 | ** NO EXCEPTIONS will be made beyond this deadline ** |
Withdrawal/Refund Deadline: | Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | Deferments are no longer available |
Exam Administration Date: | Tuesday, July 18, 2023 |
Candidates for the ReASCE® exam must have previously passed the ASCeXAM®, be within the years of eligibility
And
Must hold a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine at the time of application. (Geographical restrictions may be accepted and are subject to approval. Medical restrictions or restrictions to the scope of practice will not be accepted for purposes of eligibility.) Please see the examination eligibility requirements below:
North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
Non-North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
If your license does not contain an expiration date, you will need ONE of the following:
or
All documentation must be supplied in English. If original documentation is not in English, a certified translation must be attached to each document. The examinee will be responsible for all costs associated with certified translation. Please allow yourself appropriate time if you need to obtain your medical license from a third party or translation is necessary.
NOTE: Only a copy of the Applicant’s current proof to practice medicine or a letter from current program director, completed application, and application fee are required in order to sit for the ASCeXAM®. Documentation for certification is not required when registering to take the ASCeXAM®, however, you may submit your certification documentation at any time after applying for your exam.
Prepare your information and submit your application for the ReASCE® exam.
You will need the following information to complete the application:
VERY IMPORTANT: Please remember to type your name the SAME as it appears on the unexpired, photo-bearing, signed, government-issued identifications you will be using at the Pearson VUE Testing center. The name you provide on this application will be used to create the Authorization to Test (ATT). Discrepancies in your first and last names will cause you to be denied admittance to the examination.
NBE will provide, upon approved request, reasonable accommodations necessary to afford an individual with a documented disability an equal opportunity to participate in the ASCeXAM®. To support a request for special accommodations, please provide an original letter signed by the applicant and an evaluator, qualified psychologist, physician, or other health care professional who specializes in the stated disability.
The documentation must:
All documentation submitted in support of a request for special accommodations will be kept confidential.
If breastfeeding/pumping accommodations are needed, please choose YES in the online application. You will need to upload supporting documentation during the registration process. Contact NBE’s office if you have questions or concerns. Requests for special accommodation must be received at NBE headquarters before 5:00 PM EST Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
NDA: 5 minutes to complete
Tutorial: 10 minutes to complete
Block 1: Exam Section
Block 2: Exam Section
Block 3: Exam Section
**Scheduled 15 Minute Break**
Block 4: Exam Section
Block 5: Exam Section
End of Exam Survey: 10 minutes to complete
Totals for Day:
Upon the approval of an application, candidates are sent an Authorization to Test (ATT) notification which will include your 1-day eligibility window to take the examination. The ATT provides instructions and details for scheduling your test date and location.
NBE’s examinations are administered on only 1 day at over 230 Pearson Professional Centers (PPC) in the United States and US territories and over 3,000 Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers (PVTC) internationally. Examination site availability is provided when scheduling your examination with Pearson VUE. Do not contact Pearson VUE until you have received an Authorization to Test (ATT). Available sites may be viewed at www.pearsonvue.com/nbe.
In the event you need to reschedule your examination, contact Pearson VUE at least two full working days in advance of your scheduled appointment. (Click here to review NBE’s exam cancellation/refund policy.)
If you do not contact the Pearson VUE within 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment you cannot reschedule the examination.
Exam Day
The only people admitted into the examination room are
Identification (ID) Requirements
Primary ID:
Secondary ID:
Testamurs and Diplomates of the NBE are required to take the ReASCE® in either the 8th, 9th, or 10th year surrounding their 10-year anniversary date to maintain their status with the NBE. Individuals who allow their status to expire will have their names removed from the NBE’s online Testamur/Diplomate listing page.
Example for 2020 Initial Examination Pass Date:
NOTE – If a candidate chooses not to take and pass the ReASCE® exam within the 10-year timeframe allowed, they will expire and must take the ASCeXAM® again.
*Testamurs from 1996-1998 are not required to sit for ReASCE® to maintain their Testamur status with the NBE; however, the NBE strongly encourages these individuals to test and demonstrate their knowledge of echocardiography based on this objective standard.
Candidates who wish to cancel/withdraw their registration and receive a partial refund (exam fee paid minus $200.00) MUST submit a written request to cancel/withdraw via email to krussell@echoboards.org or info@echoboards.org before Wednesday, June 5, 2023.
Any requests received after this deadline will not be processed.
*Deferments are no longer an option. We apologize for any inconvenience. *
Notice: It is REQUIRED to provide NBE with a copy of your appointment cancellation from Pearson VUE prior to receiving a refund.
If you believe that some unusual event or condition occurred during your exam administration at the Pearson VUE testing center that caused a significant adverse effect on your performance or ability to take the exam, you may submit an exam grievance.
Examples of an unusual event or condition include but are not limited to; issues with the ID presented for exam entry, computer issues, the internal or external environment at the test center and issues with the exam delivery or interruption of the exam delivery.
Please note: Medical issues or unforeseen acts of nature (such as weather) that keep you from arriving at the test center as scheduled, or a sudden onset of an illness during your exam that prevented you from completing your exam should not be filed as exam grievances. These types of issues must be submitted as an exception to policy and you should contact Krista Russell at krussell@echoboards.org. Also, exam grievances may not be used to challenge the exam design, content or a failing score.
If you need to file an exam grievance regarding the administration of your exam, you must submit a detailed email and any appropriate and verifiable supporting documentation, if applicable, to the NBE within three (3) business days after the exam administration in question to info@echoboards.org.
The RePTE® exam is intended for those who wish to renew their board certification in perioperative transesophageal echocardiography and thereby promote continued excellence in the application of cardiac ultrasound in the perioperative setting. This computer-based exam is administered one day a year at Pearson VUE Professional Centers. To locate a test center click here.
Early Registration Fee Ends: | 12:00 AM (Midnight) EST on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Price: $595.00 |
Late Registration Fee Begins: | 12:01 AM (Midnight) EST on Wed., March 22, 2023 | Price: $795.00 |
Registration Closes: | Promptly at 12:00 AM (Midnight) on June 20, 2023 | ** NO EXCEPTIONS will be made beyond this deadline ** |
Withdrawal/Refund Deadline: | Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | Deferments are no longer available |
Exam Administration Date: | Tuesday, July 25, 2023 |
Candidates for the RePTE® exam must have previously passed the Advanced PTEeXAM®, be within the years of eligibility
And
Must hold a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine at the time of application. (Geographical restrictions may be accepted and are subject to approval. Medical restrictions or restrictions to the scope of practice will not be accepted for purposes of eligibility.) Please see the examination eligibility requirements below:
North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
Non-North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
If your license does not contain an expiration date, you will need ONE of the following:
or
All documentation must be supplied in English. If original documentation is not in English, a certified translation must be attached to each document. The examinee will be responsible for all costs associated with certified translation. Please allow yourself appropriate time if you need to obtain your medical license from a third party or translation is necessary.
NOTE: Only a copy of the Applicant’s current proof to practice medicine or a letter from current program director, completed application, and application fee are required in order to sit for the ASCeXAM®. Documentation for certification is not required when registering to take the ASCeXAM®, however, you may submit your certification documentation at any time after applying for your exam.
You will need the following information to complete this RePTE® exam application:
VERY IMPORTANT: Please remember to type your name the SAME as it appears on the unexpired, photo-bearing, signed, government-issued identifications you will be using at the Pearson VUE Testing center. The name you provide on this application will be used to create the Authorization to Test (ATT). Discrepancies in your first and last names will cause you to be denied admittance to the examination.
Requests for Special Accommodations
NBE will provide, upon approved request, reasonable accommodations necessary to afford an individual with a documented disability an equal opportunity to participate in the ASCeXAM®. To support a request for special accommodations, please provide an original letter signed by the applicant and an evaluator, qualified psychologist, physician, or other health care professional who specializes in the stated disability.
The documentation must:
All documentation submitted in support of a request for special accommodations will be kept confidential.
If breastfeeding/pumping accommodations are needed, please choose YES in the online application. You will need to upload supporting documentation during the registration process. Contact NBE’s office if you have questions or concerns. Requests for special accommodation must be received at NBE headquarters before 5:00 PM EST Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Exam Length and Format
NDA: 5 minutes to complete
Tutorial: 10 minutes to complete
Block 1: Exam Section
Block 2: Exam Section
Block 3: Exam Section
**Scheduled 15 Minute Break**
Block 4: Exam Section
Block 5: Exam Section
End of Exam Survey: 10 minutes to complete
Totals for Day:
Timing:
Upon the approval of an application, candidates are sent an Authorization to Test (ATT) notification which will include your 1-day eligibility window to take the examination. The ATT provides instructions and details for scheduling your test date and location.
NBE’s examinations are administered on only 1 day at over 230 Pearson Professional Centers (PPC) in the United States and US territories and over 3,000 Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers (PVTC) internationally. Examination site availability is provided when scheduling your examination with Pearson VUE. Do not contact Pearson VUE until you have received an Authorization to Test (ATT). Available sites may be viewed at www.pearsonvue.com/nbe.
In the event you need to reschedule your examination, contact Pearson VUE at least two full working days in advance of your scheduled appointment. (Click here to review NBE’s exam cancellation/refund policy.)
If you do not contact the Pearson VUE within 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment you cannot reschedule the examination.
Exam Day
The only people admitted into the examination room are
Identification (ID) Requirements
Primary ID:
Secondary ID:
Testamurs and Diplomates of the NBE are required to take the RePTE® exam in either the 8th, 9th, or 10th year surrounding their 10-year anniversary date to maintain their status with the NBE. Individuals who allow their status to expire will have their names removed from the NBE’s online Testamur/Diplomate listing page.
Example for 2020 Initial Examination Pass Date:
NOTE – If a candidate chooses not to take and pass the RePTE® exam within the 10-year timeframe allowed, they will expire and must take the APTEeXAM® again.
Candidates who wish to cancel/withdraw their registration and receive a partial refund (exam fee paid minus $200.00) MUST submit a written request to cancel/withdraw via email to krussell@echoboards.org or info@echoboards.org before Wednesday, June 5, 2023.
Any requests received after this deadline will not be processed.
*Deferments are no longer an option. We apologize for any inconvenience. *
Notice: It is REQUIRED to provide NBE with a copy of your appointment cancellation from Pearson VUE prior to receiving a refund.
If you believe that some unusual event or condition occurred during your exam administration at the Pearson VUE testing center that caused a significant adverse effect on your performance or ability to take the exam, you may submit an exam grievance.
Examples of an unusual event or condition include but are not limited to; issues with the ID presented for exam entry, computer issues, the internal or external environment at the test center and issues with the exam delivery or interruption of the exam delivery.
Please note: Medical issues or unforeseen acts of nature (such as weather) that keep you from arriving at the test center as scheduled, or a sudden onset of an illness during your exam that prevented you from completing your exam should not be filed as exam grievances. These types of issues must be submitted as an exception to policy and you should contact Krista Russell at krussell@echoboards.org. Also, exam grievances may not be used to challenge the exam design, content or a failing score.
If you need to file an exam grievance regarding the administration of your exam, you must submit a detailed email and any appropriate and verifiable supporting documentation, if applicable, to the NBE within three (3) business days after the exam administration in question to info@echoboards.org.
The ReBasic® PTE is intended for those who wish to renew their board certification in perioperative transesophageal echocardiography and thereby promote continued excellence in the application of cardiac ultrasound in the perioperative setting. This computer-based exam is administered one day a year at Pearson VUE Professional Centers. To locate a test center click here.
Early Registration Fee Ends: | TBD | Price: $395.00 |
Late Registration Fee Begins: | TBD | Price: $595.00 |
Registration Closes: | Promptly at 12:00 AM (Midnight) on June 18, 2024 (tentative) | ** NO EXCEPTIONS will be made beyond this deadline ** |
Withdrawal/Refund Deadline: | Tuesday, July 2, 2024 (tentative) | Deferments are no longer available |
Exam Administration Date: | Tuesday, July 23, 2024 |
Candidates for the ReBasic® PTE must have previously passed the Basic PTE®, be within the years of eligibility
And
Must hold a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine at the time of application. (Geographical restrictions may be accepted and are subject to approval. Medical restrictions or restrictions to the scope of practice will not be accepted for purposes of eligibility.) Please see the examination eligibility requirements below:
North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
Non-North American Trained Physicians must submit ONE of the following:
If your license does not contain an expiration date, you will need ONE of the following:
or
All documentation must be supplied in English. If original documentation is not in English, a certified translation must be attached to each document. The examinee will be responsible for all costs associated with certified translation. Please allow yourself appropriate time if you need to obtain your medical license from a third party or translation is necessary.
NOTE: Only a copy of the Applicant’s current proof to practice medicine or a letter from current program director, completed application, and application fee are required in order to sit for the ReBasic PTE®. Documentation for certification is not required when registering to take the ReBasic PTE®, however, you may submit your certification documentation at any time after applying for your exam.
You will need the following information to complete this ReBasic® PTE application:
VERY IMPORTANT: Please remember to type your name the SAME as it appears on the unexpired, photo-bearing, signed, government-issued identifications you will be using at the Pearson VUE Testing center. The name you provide on this application will be used to create the Authorization to Test (ATT). Discrepancies in your first and last names will cause you to be denied admittance to the examination.
Requests for Special Accommodations
NBE will provide, upon approved request, reasonable accommodations necessary to afford an individual with a documented disability an equal opportunity to participate in the ASCeXAM®. To support a request for special accommodations, please provide an original letter signed by the applicant and an evaluator, qualified psychologist, physician, or other health care professional who specializes in the stated disability.
The documentation must:
All documentation submitted in support of a request for special accommodations will be kept confidential.
If breastfeeding/pumping accommodations are needed, please choose YES in the online application. You will need to upload supporting documentation during the registration process. Contact NBE’s office if you have questions or concerns. Requests for special accommodation must be received at NBE headquarters on or before Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (tentative).
NDA: 5 minutes to complete
Tutorial: 10 minutes to complete
Block 1: Exam Section
Block 2: Exam Section
Block 3: Exam Section
**Scheduled 15 Minute Break**
Block 4: Exam Section
Block 5: Exam Section
End of Exam Survey: 10 minutes to complete
Totals for Day:
Upon the approval of an application, candidates are sent an Authorization to Test (ATT) notification which will include your 1-day eligibility window to take the examination. The ATT provides instructions and details for scheduling your test date and location.
NBE’s examinations are administered on only 1 day at over 230 Pearson Professional Centers (PPC) in the United States and US territories and over 3,000 Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers (PVTC) internationally. Examination site availability is provided when scheduling your examination with Pearson VUE. Do not contact Pearson VUE until you have received an Authorization to Test (ATT). Available sites may be viewed at www.pearsonvue.com/nbe.
In the event you need to reschedule your examination, contact Pearson VUE at least two full working days in advance of your scheduled appointment. (Click here to review NBE’s exam cancellation/refund policy.)
If you do not contact the Pearson VUE within 48 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment you cannot reschedule the examination.
Exam Day
The only people admitted into the examination room are
Identification (ID) Requirements
Primary ID:
Secondary ID:
Testamurs and Diplomates of the NBE are required to take the ReBasic® PTE in either the 8th or 10th year surrounding their 10-year anniversary date to maintain their status with the NBE. Individuals who allow their status to expire will have their names removed from the NBE’s online Testamur/Diplomate listing page.
Example for 2020 Initial Examination Pass Date:
NOTE – If a candidate chooses not to take and pass the ReBasic® PTE within the 10-year timeframe allowed, they will expire and must take the Basic PTE® again.
Candidates who wish to cancel/withdraw their registration and receive a partial refund (exam fee paid minus $200.00) MUST submit a written request to cancel/withdraw via email to krussell@echoboards.org or info@echoboards.org before Wednesday, June 5, 2023.
Any requests received after this deadline will not be processed.
*Deferments are no longer an option. We apologize for any inconvenience. *
Notice: It is REQUIRED to provide NBE with a copy of your appointment cancellation from Pearson VUE prior to receiving a refund.
If you believe that some unusual event or condition occurred during your exam administration at the Pearson VUE testing center that caused a significant adverse effect on your performance or ability to take the exam, you may submit an exam grievance.
Examples of an unusual event or condition include but are not limited to; issues with the ID presented for exam entry, computer issues, the internal or external environment at the test center and issues with the exam delivery or interruption of the exam delivery.
Please note: Medical issues or unforeseen acts of nature (such as weather) that keep you from arriving at the test center as scheduled, or a sudden onset of an illness during your exam that prevented you from completing your exam should not be filed as exam grievances. These types of issues must be submitted as an exception to policy and you should contact Krista Russell at krussell@echoboards.org. Also, exam grievances may not be used to challenge the exam design, content or a failing score.
If you need to file an exam grievance regarding the administration of your exam, you must submit a detailed email and any appropriate and verifiable supporting documentation, if applicable, to the NBE within three (3) business days after the exam administration in question to info@echoboards.org.