Exam Pass Rates

Below, find the most recent examination pass rate data from candidates undertaking the two-step process
to earn ABFAS Board Certification. ABFAS publishes this data each year in the annual newsletter and in
conjunction with the ABFAS Annual Meeting.

 
 
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Pass Rate Data, as of February 2024

 
 

Part I Board Qualification Examinations

Important to note, the 2023 residency class was the first class impacted by COVID-19 during all three years of residency. This may factor into the pass rate differential between the 2022 and 2023 residency classes.

 
 
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Part II Case Review

Important to note, it takes four years on average to accumulate enough cases to enroll in Case Review. As a result, N significantly increases over time.

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