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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

2025
Times Taken Total Taking Examination Total Passing Examination Pass Rate
First Time Candidates 43 28 65%
Repeat Candidates 59 36 61%
Fast Track 202 173 86%
Total / Overall 304 237 78%
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%

Timeline

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

2026 Oral Certifying Examination
Examination Application Opens June 10, 2025
Application and Examination Fee Due September 25, 2025
Individualized Candidate Test Date Information Mid December 2025
Examination Administered (Raleigh, NC) February 2 - 6, 2026
Examination Results March 2026

*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