The American Board of Anesthesiology

08/18/2026

Interested in becoming an APPLIED Examiner for the ABA? There's still time to apply.

Recruitment is open through Friday, Aug. 21. Visit our website for the link to apply and for a look at eligibility requirements and commitment details: https://loom.ly/v4YnuwA

08/12/2026

As part of our MOCA Resource series, we're highlighting the tools designed to help you stay on track.

Our list of ABA-approved Quality Improvement (QI) activities allows you to easily identify opportunities that count toward the 25 QI points you must earn every five years.

Explore the list: https://loom.ly/XeUbtww

You must participate in and confirm having completed QI activities to enhance your practice. You will not be required to report individual activities. Most activities are credited at one point per hour spent, though some activities receive more points per hour. All attestations can be made from your...

08/07/2026

Help shape the future of ABA assessments ✍️

We're seeking board-certified anesthesiologist volunteers to serve as question authors for MOCA Minute, MOCA Minute subspecialty committees, and our ADVANCED, BASIC, Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Pediatric Anesthesiology exams.

The application window is open through Aug. 31. Review eligibility requirements and apply today: https://loom.ly/p3GscCo

08/05/2026

As MOCA Minute® marks its 10th anniversary, we’re celebrating a decade of minutes that matter.

“Ten years ago, we challenged ourselves to rethink how physicians continue their certification and demonstrate knowledge,” said ABA Secretary John E. Fiadjoe, M.D., MBA. “The success of MOCA Minute reflects the ABA’s commitment to listening to our board-certified anesthesiologists, embracing innovation and continually improving the certification experience.”

We're just getting started! Join us as we celebrate 10 years of continuous learning and our shared commitment to advancing patient safety and excellence in anesthesiology. https://loom.ly/ll7Whns

08/03/2026

We're excited to share that the 2026 Q1-Q2 High-Priority Topics Report (HPTR) is now available on our website! https://loom.ly/-paOjXE

The HPTR provides actionable insights about the continuing medical education (CME) topics board-certified anesthesiologists need most for keeping their knowledge and skills up to date.

07/31/2026

As inaugural members complete their residency training, we're excited to welcome eight new members to the ABA's Resident Advisory Group!

These residents join three existing members from the inaugural group and will work alongside ABA staff to share insights and help shape resident-focused initiatives.

Their perspectives are essential as we continue to strengthen connections with early-career anesthesiologists and build resources to support trainees through residency and beyond.

Meet the team: https://loom.ly/1Dgek0g

07/30/2026

As part of our strategic plan, the ABA introduced its first-ever Resident Advisory Group in 2025 to help shape initiatives that support anesthesiology trainees.

In our latest news post, inaugural member Abigail Schirmer, M.D., shares highlights from the group's first year, including the development of new resident resources, updates to the ABA website and informing the development of the Resident Reach, a formative assessment for trainees set to pilot with a select group of programs this fall.

Read more: https://loom.ly/rpwX5j8

07/24/2026

The ABA has conducted a mid-year update of its Policy Book to meet the evolving needs of programs, residents and board-certified anesthesiologists.

The Policy Book is a go-to roadmap for understanding ABA requirements. We encourage you to bookmark the Policies page of our website and refer back to it throughout your board certification journey.

Explore the latest revisions: https://loom.ly/T2rPut4

While the policy book is typically updated annually, the ABA Board of Directors found that a mid-year release was necessary this year to ensure our policies meet the evolving needs of our programs, residents and board-certified anesthesiologists.

07/21/2026

We are honored to be selected as the first-ever recipients of the ABMS Innovation Award for our development and implementation of MOCA Minute. We look forward to accepting this award at the upcoming 2026 ABMS Conference this September.

Also, major kudos to former ABA Board of Directors President Daniel J. Cole, M.D., for receiving the ABMS Edward M. Jackson, M.D., Derrick T. Vail, M.D. Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to medical specialty education and certification field.

Congratulations to The The American Board of Anesthesiology for being named the inaugural recipient of the 2026 ABMS Innovation Award!

The ABA has advanced approaches to assessment within medical specialty certification through the development and implementation of MOCA Minute®, which provides diplomates with a longitudinal assessment consisting of 120 multiple-choice assessment questions per year (30 per quarter), a defined period for response, and immediate feedback.

Born out of this innovation and its demonstrated success, all 24 ABMS Member Boards have adopted some form of longitudinal assessment as part of their continuing certification programs, underscoring the ABA’s foundational role in shaping the evolution of certification assessment.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4xL2Z3g

07/07/2026

MOCA Minute® helps you stay current with evolving clinical knowledge, and the MOCA Content Outline makes that process even easier.

This outline is a powerful resource that clearly maps out the topics covered in MOCA Minute questions, giving you a transparent look at what to expect.

Curious about what topics you may see in your MOCA Minute questions? The full content outline is available on our website: https://loom.ly/XDgjYDU