Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology
ABA Basic
The ABA Basic Exam is designed to assess residents' mastery of educational objectives for the clinical base and CA-1 years in anesthesiology training.
ANESTHETICS BASIC EXAM OVERVIEW
The Anesthetics Basic Exam assesses knowledge across four primary categories:
- Basic Sciences
- Clinical Sciences
- Organ-based Basic & Clinical Sciences
- Special Problems or Issues in Anesthesiology
This exam is blueprinted to maintain consistent content depth and breadth for each iteration.
ANESTHETICS BASIC EXAM DETAILS
FormatComputer-based test (CBT) examination.
Questions200 A-type single-best-answer multiple-choice questions.
Duration4 hours
MediaExam includes static image references.
| Category | Relative % | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Sciences | 24% | 44 – 52 |
| Clinical Sciences | 36% | 65 – 79 |
| Organ-Based Basic & Clinical | 37% | 66 – 82 |
| Special Problems in Anesthesiology | 3% | 4 – 8 |
Candidates must answer questions requiring applied knowledge, often presented with a clinical vignette.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:- Completion of 18 months of satisfactory training in an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency program.
- Enrollment in a full-time continuum of anesthesiology education (clinical base year + CA-1 to CA-3 years).
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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