Candidate who finish the exam before the full time has lapsed may leave the Pearson VUE test center early, but if they do so, may not return.
Candidates will receive a confirmation email after registering on the Pearson VUE Testing Center website regarding the location of the examination and time they must arrive.
Identification - Each candidate must present two (2) forms of identification to be admitted to the MIGS examination at Pearson VUE Testing Center.
- One document must include both your photograph and signature.
- The second document must include your signature.
- If you had a name change between your application and the day of the test, you must bring a copy of an official document that verifies the name change. Examples could include, but are not limited to, a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court ordered name change, etc.
Screening Process - Candidates must submit to a screening process that may include the following:
- Fingerprinting
- Palm vein scanning
- Wanding
- Walk-through scanning for metallic objects
- Any other screening that may be in place at the Pearson VUE Testing Center
If a candidate refuses to submit to any screening procedure, they will not be allowed to take the exam, and no portion of the fee will be refunded.
Electronic Devices - Candidates may not take electronic devices into the exam area.
- Candidates are not allowed to possess or access recording devices, cellular phones, paging devices, other electronic communication and/or recording devices, and writing instruments at any time during the written exam or while taking a break.
- Candidates may not wear any device that can access the internet, such as an Apple Watch, Fitbit, or similar devices. The one exception is an insulin pump.
- If such a device is discovered at any time during the exam, or if the candidate accesses any such device for any reason, they will not receive a grade for any portion of the written examination, and all fees will be forfeited.
Breaks - There is no scheduled break during the exam.
- Candidates may take unscheduled breaks to use the restroom facilities. Unscheduled breaks should not exceed 10 minutes in length.
- During such breaks, candidates may not talk with any individual or access any electronic device.
- Candidates are not allowed to leave the Pearson VUE Testing Center for any reason before completing the test.
If any candidate violates any of these regulations, they will not receive a grade for any portion of the examination, and all fees will be forfeited.
View the MIGS and PAG Focused Practice Designation Bulletin here.
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