ABIM Exam Results
ABIM Certification Exam Results
Table 1 shows pass rates* for first-time takers of the Certification Exams in Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology. Each year comprises one exam administration in the Fall.
Table 1
Key: # - Number of first-time takers; % - Percent Passing
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Area | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % |
| Cardiovascular Disease | 710 | 83% | 746 | 84% | 762 | 84% | 767 | 86% | 783 | 88% |
| Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology | 88 | 89% | 97 | 80% | 122 | 86% | 120 | 85% | 153 | 83% |
| Interventional Cardiology | 630 | 75% | 228 | 90% | 219 | 86% | 277 | 88% | 270 | 90% |
* Because the performance of small numbers of examinees can have a significant effect on results, pass rates for examinations with less than 100 takers should be interpreted cautiously.
ABIM Maintenance of Certification Exam Results
Table 2 shows pass rates* over the past five years for the Maintenance of Certification Exams in Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology for first-time test takers with valid time-limited certificates. Each year comprises two exam administrations, one in the Spring and one in the Fall.
Table 2
Key: # - Number of first-time takers; % - Percent Passing
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Groups | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % |
| Cardiovascular Disease | 738 | 86% | 326 | 83% | 879 | 87% | 262 | 87% | 808 | 88% |
| Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology | 36 | 100% | 95 | 95% | 47 | 96% | 96 | 98% | 22 | 91% |
| Interventional Cardiology | - | - | - | - | 14 | 100% | 20 | 100% | 68 | 97% |
* Because the performance of small numbers of examinees can have a significant effect on results, pass rates for examinations with less than 100 takers should be interpreted cautiously.
Notes: Pass rates on ABIM exams are not predetermined. The minimum passing score reflects an absolute standard that is independent of the performance of any group of candidates. Standards are developed by the appropriate Board/Test and Policy Committee and approved by ABIM Board of Directors. The pass rates reflect how well the candidate group in a particular year met the standard.
