OSTEOPATHIC BOARD CERTIFICATION

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Welcome to the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Affirm your commitment to ongoing evidence-based education resulting in high-quality whole person care.

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Information for Candidates

Learn about the process to become AOA board certified in Surgery, including required exams and eligibility criteria.

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Why Choose AOA?

Designed for physicians by physicians, AOA board certification is an important quality marker for patients and employers.

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Maintaining Certification

Demonstrate excellence in your specialty throughout your career by participating in Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC).

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Important Dates View All

Jan. 8 – Sept. 30, 2025

Annual Longitudinal Assessment

General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and all AOBS specialties

Sept. 17, 2025

Oral Examination

In-person in Salt Lake City, Utah, in conjunction with the ACOS Annual Clinical Assembly (ACA). Registration will open March 17, 2025.

Sept. 17, 2025

Neurological Surgery Oral Exam

Applications available for candidates passing the ABNS Written Qualifying Exam. Registration opens June 1, 2025.

Dec. 4-6, 2025

Neurocritical Care Subspecialty Exam

Registration will be open June 20 through Nov. 4 (final deadline).

March 30 – April 3, 2026

Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Examination

Registration will open Sept. 30, 2025

May 1-3, 2026

Spring Qualifying Examination

Remote proctored. Registration will open Nov. 1, 2025.

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