The Focused Practice Designation examination is scheduled to last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and consists of 100 questions, and is administered at a Pearson VUE Testing Center. 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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