title: The influence of Dr. John Adriani on the American Board of Anesthesiology Oral Examination.
abstract: Though Dr. John Adriani was respected worldwide for his contributions in the clinical arena, he has received little acknowledgement for his influence on the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) oral exam. His essay, "The oral examination of the American Board of Anesthesiology" was the first work of its kind helping new and experienced examiners approach the examination process. An analysis of the literature investigating the reliability of the ABA oral exam from before and after the release of Dr. Adriani's document reveals that Dr. Adriani's suggestions likely helped improve the examination process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Broussard
authors.forename: Kirk
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rossiter
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000266:history / Q000592:standards*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D012955:Societies, Medical; D013044:Specialty Boards / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States