Welcome to the American Board of Ophthalmology web site.
Founded in 1916, the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. The mission of the ABO is to serve the public by improving the quality of ophthalmic practice through a certification and maintenance of certification process that fosters excellence and encourages continual learning.

The Online Services Center is the portal for participation in Certification and Maintenance of Certification processes. To access the Online Services Center, you must login using your username and password supplied by the Board. If you are a candidate for Board certification and you do not have your username and password, click here. If you are a diplomate interested in accessing MOC activities and you do not have your username and password, click here.

Important Alerts

September 1, 2008 is the Late Deadline for the 2009 Written Qualifying Examination

Scheduling an ACT Test Appointment for the September 2-30, 2008 Demonstration of Ophthalmic Cognitive Knowledge (DOCK) Examination

2008 DOCK Tutorial Now Available

Spring 2008 ABO Newsletter Now Available

Certification
March 31, 2009 Written Qualifying Examination (WQE)
The late deadline to register for the 2009 WQE is September 1, 2008. To apply for the WQE, candidates must log into the ABO web site using the username and password supplied by the Board. In March of every year, usernames and passwords are mailed to all candidates eligible to apply for the following years WQE. (Ophthalmology residency programs will be sent the usernames and passwords for those finishing residency.) Approved candidates will receive scheduling information in January immediately preceding the examination.

Oral Examination Simulation Video: The oral examination simulation video is designed to provide an understanding of the oral examination format. The video features a simulated exam encounter that demonstrates questions and answers between an examiner and a candidate. Click here to access the video.

Username and Passwords
If you are a candidate for Board certification and you do not have your username and password, click here.

Maintenance of Certification

The 2008 DOCK Tutorial is Now Available.
The tutorial provides basic information to assist diplomates with his/her testing experience. To access the 2008 DOCK Tutorial and Sample Test, click here.

2008 DOCK Appointment Scheduling Instructions Were Emailed to Registered Diplomates
On June 2, 2008 all diplomates who registered for the 2008 DOCK examination by May 1. 2008 were sent an email from ACT, our testing vendor, on how to schedule a test appointment at an ACT Center testing location. The earlier you schedule your appointment, the more likely you are to receive your preferred test location. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.

The ACT test center network currently includes approximately 230 locations. You can view the current ACT Center locations at http://www.act.org/actcenters/locate/index.html. For complete information about scheduling a DOCK appointment and testing policies, view General Information About the 2008 DOCK Examination.

If you are unable to schedule a test appointment at a test center location, please contact the ACT scheduling department at: 1-800-205-6366. For more information on ACT visit the web site: www.act.org. To access your own personalized MOC Status Page, you must login to the website using your username and password. If you are a diplomate interested in accessing MOC activities and you do not have your username and password, click here.

Publications
Spring 2008 ABO Newsletter

Announcements	Quick Links
Requirements for Board Certification
Certification Dates and Deadlines
Requirements for MOC
MOC Dates and Deadlines
Request a Username and Password
Examination Statistics

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