Certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) is a voluntary process, and is the last step in a long and intensive educational experience designed to assure quality eye care for the American people. Certification is granted to ophthalmologists who successfully complete an accredited course of education in ophthalmology and an evaluation including an examination. The evaluation is designed to assess the knowledge, experience and skills requisite to the delivery of high standards of patient care in ophthalmology.
A candidate who passes both the Written Qualifying (WQE) and Oral Examinations within the required time limitations, as determined by the ABO in its sole discretion, shall be entitled to receive a certificate without further consideration of his/her qualifications by the ABO. Physicians who have received the certificate are DIPLOMATES of the ABO.
The WQE is a 250 multiple-choice item examination. Since 2006, the WQE has been administered via computer test centers nationwide.
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A candidate who passes both the Written Qualifying (WQE) and Oral Examinations within the required time limitations, as determined by the ABO in its sole discretion, shall be entitled to receive a certificate without further consideration of his/her qualifications by the ABO. Physicians who have received the certificate are DIPLOMATES of the ABO.
The WQE is a 250 multiple-choice item examination. Since 2006, the WQE has been administered via computer test centers nationwide.
Make sure you are prepared for your American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) Certification Exam. McRee Learning Center can help.
