Certification Process Overview

Become Board-Eligible

Board-eligible status begins upon completion of your training program and ends Dec. 31 of the sixth year after you complete training. View eligibility requirements for AOA board certification.

Select Your Specialty

The AOBA administers primary and subspecialty  board certification in the following areas.

Primary Certification:

• Anesthesiology

Subspecialty Certification:

• Critical Care Medicine
• Pain Management
• Pediatric Anesthesiology

Get Certified

Complete all application and examination requirements for certification through the specialty certifying board. Your AOBA primary or subspecialty certification will remain active for 10 years following date of issue provided you successfully complete Osteopathic Continuous Certification requirements.

Maintain Your Certification

Complete the four components of Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) to promote patient care, practice enhancement and lifelong learning throughout your career.