Examination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography (ASCeXAM®) Handbook - Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Application Handbook

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Handbook detailing ASCeXAM® for applicants seeking examination of special competence in adult echocardiography. Covers eligibility requirements, including the need for a valid medical license or enrollment in an ACGME-accredited training program, and the documentation needed when a license is not available. Provides registration and important deadlines, exam date, special accommodation requests, anticipated score and certificate timelines, and highlights related policies such as the new administration grievance policy.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Eligibility

Application Details

Examination Information

Special Accommodations

Examination Content Outline

Computer-Based Examination Policies and Procedures

Testing Centers (Outside of United States)

Important Dates

Examination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography (ASCeXAM®) Handbook Tuesday, July 28, 2020 [Apply online at www.echoboards.org](Apply online at www.echoboards.org) Table of Contents Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Eligibility ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Application Details ..............................................................................................................................................................................................4 Examination Information ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6 Special Accommodations ....................................................................................................................................................................................5 Examination Content Outline.............................................................................................................................................................................6 Computer-Based Examination Policies and Procedures...................................................................................................................................7 Testing Centers (Outside of United States) ........................................................................................................................................................8 ASCeXAM® Examination Important Dates IMPORTANT! Registration will end at 12:00 PM (Noon) EST on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Early Registration Deadline ...............Wednesday, January 15,2020 before 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Standard Time $995.00 USD Late Registration Deadline..................... Wednesday, April 1, 2020 before 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Standard Time $1195.00 USD (includes $200.00 non-refundable late fee) Deferment Request Deadline..................Wednesday, June 17, 2020 before 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Standard Time ($200.00 additional non-refundable fee applies) Examination Date ..................................... Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Requests for Special Accommodations.... Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Scores Emailed (Anticipated) .............. Approximately 10 weeks following the examination Certificates Mailed (Anticipated) ........ Approximately 12 weeks after score reports are released *NEW* Examination Administration Grievance Policy – Within 3 days after the exam administration. See page 7 for more details. National Board of Echocardiography, Inc.® • 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102 • Raleigh, NC 27607 919-861-5582 • Email: [info@echoboards.org](info@echoboards.org) • [Website: www.echoboards.org](Website: www.echoboards.org) 2 Introduction National Board of Echocardiography, Inc.® The National Board of Echocardiography, Inc. (NBE) was formed in December 1998. The NBE is a not-for-profit corporation established to: • Develop and administer examinations in the field of Clinical Echocardiography, • Recognize those physicians who successfully complete either the examination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography (ASCeXAM), or the Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography examination (PTE), and • Develop a certification process that will publicly recognize those physicians who have completed an approved training program in echocardiography, as specified in this application, and have additionally passed the ASCeXAM. The examination and certification of Special Competence in Echocardiography are not intended to restrict the practice

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for ASCeXAM®?

Applicants must hold a valid, unexpired medical license at the time of application or be currently in an ACGME-accredited training program and in good standing.

What should applicants submit if they do not have a medical license?

Submit an original, notarized letter from the program director verifying the status, including the ACGME program number and placed on appropriate letterhead.

What are the key registration and examination timelines for ASCeXAM®?

Registration ends at 12:00 PM (Noon) EST on Wednesday, April 1, 2020; the examination is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020, with scores emailed approximately 10 weeks later and certificates mailed approximately 12 weeks after score reports are released.

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