AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC BOARD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

Ophthalmology Written Qualifying Examination for Certification

Table of Specifications

• External Disease and Cornea
• Fundamental Principles of Ophthalmology, General Medicine, Anesthesia
• Glaucoma
• Intraocular Inflammation and Uveitis
• Lens and Cataract
• Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Optics, Refraction and Contact Lenses
• Orbit, Eyelids, Lacrymal System
• Pathology and Tumors
• Pediatrics and Strabismus
• Retina and Vitreous

The written qualifying examination is designed to test these subspecialty areas. Each subspecialty area is further defined by the following subcategories:

(1) Application

(2) Comprehension

(3) Knowledge.

(1) Application questions evaluate how the candidate uses his/her knowledge to solve clinical challenges within the particular subspecialty area.

(2) Comprehension questions evaluate the candidate’s understanding of how factual material fits together to define concepts within the particular subspecialty area.

(3) Basic knowledge questions evaluate the candidate’s understanding of generally accepted factual material in the particular subspecialty area.

AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC BOARD OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY -
HEAD AND NECK SURGERY

Otolarynglogy/Facial Plastic Surgery
Written Qualifying Examination for Certification

Table of Specifications

Otology Portion

• Audiology
• Congenital
• External Ear
• Internal Ear
• Middle Ear

Rhinology Portion

• Allergy
• Congenital
• Nasopharynx
• Rhinology
• Sinus

Laryngology Portion

• Larynx
• Laser
• Neck
• Oropharynx
• Salivary and Endocrine

Facial Plastic Surgery Portion

• Facial Plastics
• Reconstructive
• Trauma