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Basic Certification of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

THE ORAL EXAMINATION

Application for Examination in 2007

The form on which to apply to take the oral examinations administered in November and December 2007 and January 2008, must be obtained by writing to the Board office after November 1, 2006.

The application, complete in all details, along with payment of the application fee (see Oral Examination Fees), a copy of each current medical license with current expiration date and two (2) passport-sized (2 x 2 inches) photographs, with the candidate's signature across the FRONT, MUST BE RECEIVED in the Board office on or before February 28, 2007.

Please note: The application fee (see Oral Examination Fees and Dates, Deadlines, Fees and Late Fees for Oral Examination) must accompany the oral examination application.

Candidates who send application fees sent prior to the mailing of an application are subject to a late fee charge.

The deadline date for receipt of applications in the Board Office is FEBRUARY 28, 2007.

Late fees will apply for late or incomplete applications (see Dates, Deadlines, Fees and Late Fees for Oral Examination).

Applications will be accepted for early examinations for 300 candidates. These 300 candidates will be determined based upon a computerized random selection process. (See Important Dates in the Certification Process.)


Admission to the Oral Examination

The Board will make the final decision concerning the applicant's admission to the oral examination after considering all circumstances affecting the individual situation.

A candidate ruled admissible to the oral examination in November or December 2007, or January 2008, will be so notified in July 2007.

On or before August 1, 2007, the candidate must submit:

(a) triplicate case lists (see Requirements #6 & 7); and

(b) payment of the examination fee and late fee, if applicable, by personal check or money order IN U.S. FUNDS (see Oral Examination Fees and Dates, Deadlines, Fees and Late Fees for Oral Examination).


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CERTIFICATION IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

CERTIFICATION IN SUBSPECIALTIES

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS IN THE BULLETIN

CAUTION ABOUT RECEIPTS AND DEADLINES

TYPES OF BOARD STATUS

RIGHTS OF APPLICANTS AND DIPLOMATES

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITY

THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Written Examination

Oral Examination

Important Dates in the Certification Process

SUMMARY OF DATES, FEES AND LATE FEES FOR ACCELERATED EXAMINATION

THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

DURATION OF CERTIFICATE VALIDITY

MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION

THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION

THE ORAL EXAMINATION
Requirements

Application for Examination in 2007

Admission to the Oral Examination

Patient Lists for the Oral Examination

Procedure

Office Practice Patients / Case List Form

Gynecology Patients / Case List Form

Obstetrics Patients/ Case List Form

Affidavits

Summary Sheet

Case List Verification and Audit

Final Approval and Notification of Admission to the Oral Examination

Ruling Not Admissible

Re-examinations

Postponement of Oral Examination

Oral Examination Fees

HIPAA PRIVACY RULE

DATES, DEADLINES, FEES AND LATE FEES FOR ORAL EXAMINATION

MONITORING ORAL EXAMINATIONS

LISTING OF CERTIFIED DIPLOMATES

REVOCATION OF DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

APPEALS

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

CERTIFICATION IN CRITICAL CARE

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