Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology
ABA Advanced
Over 1,700 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions for the American Board of Anesthesiology Advanced Exam.
ANESTHETICS ADVANCED EXAM OVERVIEW
The Anesthetics Advanced Exam assesses knowledge across five primary categories:
- Basic Sciences
- Clinical Sciences
- Organ-based Basic & Clinical Sciences
- Clinical Subspecialties
- Special Problems or Issues in Anesthesiology
This exam is blueprinted to maintain consistent content depth and breadth for each iteration.
ANESTHETICS ADVANCED EXAM DETAILS
FormatComputer-based test (CBT) examination.
Questions200 A-type single-best-answer multiple-choice questions.
Duration4 hours
MediaIncludes static images and a small number of short video clips.
| Category | Relative % | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Sciences | 9% | 15 – 22 |
| Clinical Sciences | 10% | 18 – 22 |
| Organ-Based Basic & Clinical | 30.5% | 52 – 68 |
| Clinical Subspecialties | 44.5% | 76 – 101 |
| Special Problems in Anesthesiology | 6% | 7 – 16 |
Candidates must answer questions requiring applied knowledge, often presented with a clinical vignette.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:- Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency training program.
Exam Administration
- Conducted twice annually.
- Delivered through Pearson VUE centers nationwide.
Learn more about the exam details and requirements at theaba.org ↗.
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