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Recent News
Board Certification Exam Updates
ABO recently completed the first administration of its revamped Board Certification Examination, at Scantron Testing Centers, ABO's new test-delivery partner.
Growing CAP
With two years, seven CAP assessments, one survey and a multitude of feedback under our belt, CAP continues to evolve to better serve the learning needs of our Diplomates.
Dr. Geoffrey Goodfellow and Dr. Mohammad Rafieetary to Join Board of Directors
ABO is please to introduce our two new board members-elect, Dr. Mohammad Rafieetary and Dr. Geoffrey Goodfellow who will be joining the ABO board in June.
Upcoming Events
Stay in the know about exams, training, and more.
Webinar: Nutrition and the Retina
Presented by Pinakin Davey, PhD, OD. Dr. Davey is a tenured Professor and Director of Research at Western University of…
Annual Board of Directors Meeting
ABO will hold its annual Board of Directors Meeting in Denver, Colorado prior to Optometry’s Meeting. Any questions or comments…
Summer Board Certification Exam
The ABO Board Certification exam will be offered during July and August at Scantron centers throughout the US and US…
Webinar: OCT-Angiography (OCTA)
Presented by Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, this webinar will focus on the principles of OCTA, OCT and Retinal Angiography,…
BOARD CERTIFICATION BENEFITS, FAQs, & MORE
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Why should I become Board Certified?
By going through the voluntary process of becoming Board Certified, our Diplomates demonstrate competence beyond entry level.
How do I get started becoming an American Board of Optometry Diplomate?
Applying to become an Active Candidate is the first step. Click the start certification button below, and complete all four pages of the application. This will initiate the verification process.
What should I know about the exam process?
Looking for cost information, dates, registered testing centers, or questions about the exam in general? Start here.
