ABIM Exam Results
ABIM Certification Exam Results
Table 1: 2003-2007 First-Time Taker Pass Rates*
Certification Examination in Medical Oncology
Key: # - Number of first-time takers; % - Percent Passing
*Each year comprises one exam administration in the Fall.
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % |
| 456 | 80% | 464 | 86% | 473 | 83% | 468 | 86% | 502 | 90% |
ABIM Maintenance of Certification Exam Results
Table 2: 2003-2007 First-Time Taker Pass Rates*
Maintenance of Certification Examination in Medical Oncology
Key: # - Number of first-time takers with valid time-limited certificates; % - Percent Passing
*Each year comprises two exam administrations, one in the Spring and one in the Fall.
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % |
| 287 | 92% | 129 | 93% | 301 | 93% | 124 | 88% | 330 | 89% |
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's Board of Directors. The pass rates reflect how well the candidate group in a particular year met the standard.
