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The American Board of Anesthesiology

@AbaPhysicians

We are the certifying body for anesthesiologists, advancing the highest standards for the practice.

 Raleigh, NC
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From engaging conversations, sharing educational resources and celebrating the 10th anniversary of MOCA Minute, the ABA was proud to be part of #ANES26 in San Diego! Take a look back at highlights from our time: loom.ly/BFs65ws @ASALifeline
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November is Native American Heritage Month! We celebrate Native American board-certified anesthesiologists whose leadership and dedication strengthen our specialty and support exceptional patient care. Have a story to share? We'd love to hear it. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Week 6 of the APPLIED Exam is complete, marking the conclusion of the 2026 administration year! 🎊 Thank you to our 69 on-site examiners and 73 remote OSCE examiners who volunteered their time and expertise to help examine 319 candidates. #TheABA #APPLIEDExam
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MOCA Minute questions are tailored to your certificates and practice profile. In your ABA GO practice profile, you can indicate the percentage of time you spend in different anesthesiology practice areas to receive more relevant questions. #TheABA #MOCAMinute
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Last week, our #MOCAMinute Committee gathered in Raleigh to review content, discuss participant feedback, evaluate program updates and help shape future question development. Thank you to these incredible volunteers for advancing lifelong learning! #ABAVolunteer #TheABA #MOCA
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Monica Harbell, MD, FASA@MonicaHarbellMDOct 20
PSA: @AbaPhysicians socks are so comfy #ANES26 @ASALifeline @sher_pai @emilysharpe @dremilym @JonathanCohenMD
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Back to the OR today and was rocking my new @AbaPhysicians socks 🧦 from #ANES26
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Our Pain Medicine Exam Committee recently met to review exam results, evaluate question performance and refine content to help ensure fair, relevant and high-quality assessments. Thank you to our dedicated board-certified anesthesiologist volunteers! #ABAVolunteer #TheABA
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Welcome to Week 6 of the 2026 APPLIED Exam! We’re thrilled to have examiners and candidates at the AIME Center in Raleigh as we begin another exciting week of exams. #APPLIEDExam #TheABA #AIMECenter
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Congratulations to Morgan Graves, M.D., selected as a 2026-2027 @ABMSCert Scholar. His research will examine failed same-day discharges after outpatient surgery and explore new approaches to physician assessment. 🔎 ➡️ loom.ly/NZPVsaQ
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Week 6 of the 2026 APPLIED Exam kicks off Oct. 26! Watch our walkthrough video for what to expect when you arrive onsite, how the exam day is structured and what happens once your exam is complete. 🔗 loom.ly/m-S8ZwU #APPLIEDExam #TheABA #BoardCertification
Candidate Experience

Candidate Experience

Prepare for your upcoming APPLIED Exam with this video walk-through of what you can expect once you arrive in Raleigh.

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That’s a wrap on #ANES26! 🎉 Thanks to the board-certified anesthesiologists, residents and everyone who visited Booth 1057. We loved connecting, answering questions and hearing your stories. See you next year! #TheABA
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What a great Day 2 at #ANES26! ABA Board Secretary John Fiadjoe, M.D., MBA, and Board Treasurer Vivek K. Moitra, M.D., led a session on certification, licensure and assessment innovation. We also celebrated 10 years of MOCA Minute with socks, swag and user testimonials! #TheABA
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Congratulations to ABA Board Treasurer Vivek K. Moitra, M.D., on receiving the George Williams Award at today’s Committee on Critical Care Medicine meeting! This well-deserved recognition reflects outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing the specialty. #ANES26
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Day 1 at #ANES26 was a success! More than 500 anesthesiologists and residents stopped by Booth 1057 to learn about MOCA and grab ABA socks. We will be back tomorrow at 10 a.m.! Stop by 1-3 p.m. for coffee, MOCA Minute anniversary socks and a chance to share a testimonial! #TheABA
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Former ABA Board Director James P. Rathmell presents at the Rovenstine Lecture at this year’s ASA Annual Meeting. #ANES26 #TheABA #Anesthesiology
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#ANES26 kicks off in San Diego this morning, and our team of experts is on-site and excited to say hello! Come see us at Booth 1057 at the exhibit hall, 10 am-5 pm, to chat with our team, get your questions answered and pick up some ABA swag. #TheABA
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A recent research publication traces the evolution of ABA assessments over nearly nine decades, reviewing the evidence and innovation behind anesthesiology certification and exploring what’s ahead. Read more: loom.ly/3qv-eO8
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Get an inside look at the future of board certification at #ANES26. Join John Fiadjoe, M.D., MBA, and Vivek K. Moitra, M.D., for a session on certification, licensure, assessment innovation and what’s ahead for the ABA. 📆 Oct. 18 | 8-9 a.m. ✔️ Earn 1 CME credit for attending.
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Between exam day and score release, ABA staff and board-certified anesthesiologists carefully review exam performance to uphold high standards. Learn what happens behind the scenes: loom.ly/FhwQoX8
Mission Critical: How the ABA Turns Exam Scores Into Certification Decisions - The American Board...

Mission Critical: How the ABA Turns Exam Scores Into Certification Decisions - The American Board...

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