The Impact of Changing ABOS Written Examinations

James R. Roberson, MD; Michael S. Bednar, MD; David F. Martin, MD

The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) administers computer-based written examinations for both the initial board certification process and also as part of the recertification process. The recertification examination is taken at the end of a Diplomate's 10-year Maintenance of Certification (MOC) cycle.