Everything You Need to Know about the OCE
From application due dates and examination fees to yearly statistics, we have everything you need to know about applying for and taking the Oral Certifying Examination.
OCE Statistics
2020
| Times Taken |
Total Taking Examination |
Total Passing Examination |
Pass Rate |
| First Time Candidates |
260 |
212 |
81% |
| Repeat Candidates |
62 |
32 |
51% |
| Total / Overall |
322 |
244 |
75% |
2019
| Times Taken |
Total Taking Examination |
Total Passing Examination |
Pass Rate |
| First Time Candidates |
247 |
217 |
88% |
| Repeat Candidates |
55 |
32 |
58% |
| Total / Overall |
302 |
249 |
82% |
2018
| Times Taken |
Total Taking Examination |
Total Passing Examination |
Pass Rate |
| First Time Candidates |
223 |
171 |
76% |
| Repeat Candidates |
63 |
32 |
51% |
| Total / Overall |
286 |
203 |
71% |
2017
| Times Taken |
Total Taking Examination |
Total Passing Examination |
Pass Rate |
| First Time Candidates |
201 |
152 |
76% |
| Repeat Candidates |
56 |
27 |
48% |
| Total / Overall |
257 |
179 |
70% |
Timeline
It is the applicant’s responsibility to be aware and meet all deadlines.
Oral Certifying Examination
| Examination Application Opens |
June 16, 2020 |
| Application and Examination Fee Due |
September 25, 2020 |
| Individualized Candidate Test Date Information |
Mid-December |
| Examination Administered (Raleigh, NC) |
February 22 – 26, 2021 |
| Examination Results |
March 2021 |
*Disclaimer ABOMS reserves the right to change certification or application requirements and deadlines for future examinations. The Board may, at its discretion, approve or deny any Candidate for examination or certification who does not fully satisfy application or credentials requirements.