Stats / Fees / Timelines

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

2024
Times Taken Total Taking Examination Total Passing Examination Pass Rate
First Time Candidates 89 83 93%
Repeat Candidates 110 95 86%
Fast Track 184 171 93%
Total / Overall 383 349 91%
2023
Times Taken Total Taking Examination Total Passing Examination Pass Rate
First Time Candidates 131 88 67%
Repeat Candidates 111 66 59%
Fast Track 168 134 80%
Total / Overall 410 288 70%
2022
Times Taken Total Taking Examination Total Passing Examination Pass Rate
First Time Candidates 285 206 72%
Repeat Candidates 42 7 17%
Fast Track 115 93 81%
Total / Overall 442 306 69%
2021
Times Taken Total Taking Examination Total Passing Examination Pass Rate
First Time Candidates 184 182 98%
Repeat Candidates 37 24 64%
Total / Overall 221 206 93%

Timeline

It is the applicant’s responsibility to be aware and meet all deadlines.

2025 Oral Certifying Examination
Examination Application Opens June 11, 2024
Application and Examination Fee Due September 18, 2024
Individualized Candidate Test Date Information Mid December 2024
Examination Administered (Raleigh, NC) February 3 - 7, 2025
Examination Results March 2025

*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.

Fees

The fees for the Oral Certifying Examination are required to be made using VISA, MasterCard, or American Express credit cards.

Application Fee
$450.00 USD

Examination Fee
$2850.00 USD