title: History of the American Board of Ophthalmology Oral Examination.
abstract: The oral examination has been an integral part of certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) since its founding in 1916. An overview is provided regarding the history, evolution, and application of new technology for the oral examination. This part of the certifying process allows the ABO to assess candidates for a variety of competencies, including communication skills and professionalism.
authors.affiliation: American Board of Ophthalmology, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania; Medical Eye Services, Gurnee, Illinois; Department of Ophthalmology, Rush University, Chicago, Illnois. Electronic address: nhamming@medeye.net.
authors.forename: Nancy A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Hamming
authors.affiliation: American Board of Ophthalmology, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alabama, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama.
authors.forename: Lanning B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Kline
authors.affiliation: American Board of Ophthalmology, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania; Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, California.
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Keltner
authors.affiliation: American Board of Ophthalmology, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
authors.forename: James C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Orcutt
authors.affiliation: American Board of Ophthalmology, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania; Department of Ophthalmology, Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Albany, New York.
authors.forename: Martha J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Farber
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification / Q000266:history*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods; D049673:History, 20th Century; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000193:education / Q000266:history; D013044:Specialty Boards / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States