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Anesthesiology Board Review Course Board-Focused Faculty
The American Board of Anesthesiology tests you on the entire breadth of your specialty, beyond what’s practical in your day-to-day. Our knowledgeable faculty guide you through a comprehensive review that the Anesthesiology BASIC Exam Blueprint dictates.
Anesthesiology BASIC Lecture Agenda
Anesthesiology BASIC QBank Topics
Addiction Medicine QBank Topics |
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Pharmacology |
Definitions |
Genetics |
Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles |
Neurobiology of Addiction |
Epidemiological Concepts |
Epidemiological Trends of Substance Use Disorders |
Prevention |
Screening, Assessment, and Brief Intervention |
Overview of Addiction Treatment |
Management of Inpatient and Outpatient Intoxication and Withdrawal |
Pharmacologic Interventions for Addictions |
Behavioral Interventions |
Co-Occurring and Medical Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
Pain and Addiction |
Ethical, Legal and Liability Issues in Addiction Practice |
Definitions |
Genetics |
Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles |
Pharmacology |
Neurobiology of Addiction |
Epidemiological Concepts |
Epidemiological Trends of Substance Use Disorders |
Prevention |
Screening, Assessment, and Brief Intervention |
Overview of Addiction Treatment |
Management of Inpatient and Outpatient Intoxication and Withdrawal |
Pharmacologic Interventions for Addictions |
Behavioral Interventions |
Co-Occurring and Medical Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
Pain and Addiction |
Ethical, Legal and Liability Issues in Addiction Practice |
Anesthesiology BASIC CME Accreditation
Intended Audience: Anesthesiologists
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of current anesthetic procedures.
- Explain regional anesthesia.
- Develop a plan for pain management and painful disease states.
- Evaluate complications.
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of PeerPoint Medical Education and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
Online Course v3.2, Release Date December 29, 2023, Termination Date December 28, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 32.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Exam Builder, Release Date January 1, 2024, Termination Date December 31, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 88 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners: For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants: The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Anesthesiology ADVANCED CME Accreditation
Intended Audience: Anesthesiologists
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the airway evaluation including predictors of difficult intubation and difficult mask ventilation
- Evaluate difficult airway algorithm and its application to difficult airway cases
- Interpret regional anesthetic approach vs general anesthetic approach in relation to type of surgery (Spinal, Epidural, Peripheral Nerve Blockade)
- Exemplify standard ASA monitors and ideal placement of all monitors
- Identify typical anesthesia maintenance agents including inhaled gases and IV agents
- Develop Pain Assessment strategies and adjunct modalities for pain management
- Apply postoperative management of Respiratory Failure
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of PeerPoint Medical Education and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
Online Course v2.1, Release Date December 30, 2021, Termination Date December 29, 2024:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 41 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Exam Builder, Release Date January 1, 2024, Termination Date December 31, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 116 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners: For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants: The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Anesthesiology BASIC Board Exam Dates
Anesthesiology BASIC Exam
2025 Standard Registration: February 12, - April 9, 2025
2025 Late Registration: April 10-24, 2025
2025 Summer Exam: June 6-7, 2025
2025 Standard Registration: July 16, - September 10, 2025
2025 Late Registration: September 11-25, 2025
2025 Fall Exam: November 7-8, 2025
Anesthesiology ADVANCED Exam
2025 Standard Registration: September 25, - November 20, 2024
2025 Late Registration: November 21, - December 5, 2024
2025 Winter Exam: January 17-18, 2025
2025 Standard Registration: March 26, - May 21, 2025
2025 Late Registration: May 22, - June 5, 2025
2025 Summer Exam: July 18-19, 2025
Learn More About the Anesthesiology Board Exams
Anesthesiology BASIC Board Exam Topics
Percent of Exam | Anesthesiology BASIC Board Exam Topics |
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7% | Evaluation of the Patient & Preoperative Preparation |
5% | Anatomy |
7% | Physics, Monitoring & Anesthesia Delivery Devices |
2% | Mathematics |
10% | Pharmacology |
5% | Regional Anesthesia |
8% | General Anesthesia |
3% | Monitored Anesthesia Care & Sedation |
5% | Intravenous Fluid Therapy During Anesthesia |
4% | Complications: Etiology, Prevention & Treatment |
5% | Postoperative Period |
6% | Central & Peripheral Nervous System |
7% | Respiratory System |
8% | Cardiovascular System |
3% | Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Systems |
4% | Renal & Urinary Systems/Electrolyte Balance |
3% | Hematologic System |
3% | Endocrine & Metabolic Systems |
3% | Neuromuscular Diseases & Disorders |
1% | Ethics, Practice Management, & Medicolegal Issues |
1% | Physician Impairment or Disability |
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FAQs – The Pass Machine Anesthesiology BASIC Board Review
Is The Pass Machine different from other board reviews?
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2. Because the physician’s schedule is typically a hectic one, The Pass Machine is optimized for on-the-go review. Components such as the audio-only lecture option, iOS and Android app for mobile review, and offline access capability, and a fully illustrated board-mapped study guide make The Pass Machine review easy to incorporate at any point your daily routine.
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What do I get when I register for the Anesthesiology BASIC review course?
Course enrollment grants you access to your personalized online dashboard, which includes:
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Board Exam Results and the Triple Trust Guarantee
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If you purchase a course with a “Triple Trust Guarantee” and fail the board exam for which this course is designed, API will issue a 100% refund of your paid tuition*, plus an additional 10%, plus free subscription renewal. The guarantee expires in the event the exam for which this course is designed is no longer offered by the certifying board.
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What should I do if I don’t pass my board exam?
First, it’s important to remember that a non-passing result is not necessarily a reflection on your abilities as a anesthesiologist. The way the ABA tests you is not the same as the many ways you’re “tested” as a practicing anesthesiologist. Check out this reassuring video from Dr. Jack - What To Do If You Fail Your Board Exam https://www.thepassmachine.com//video-what-to-do-fail-your-board-exam/
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Anesthesiology BASIC Course Access
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How long do I have access to my online materials? Does my course expire?
The Anesthesiology BASIC prep course and all its associated online material remains active for a full 12 months from your date of purchase when you register now.
What if I'm not ready to take my exam? Can I extend my course?
Some anesthesiologists invest in a board-preparation course many years prior to their exam. In these cases, The Pass Machine allows course registrants to extend the life of their course by 12 months for an additional fee. If you wish to extend your access, please call 877-225-8384 prior to your course expiration date. NOTE: Extension options are not available to Group registrations.
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CME Credits & Board Info
How do I get my CME credits?
Online Courses – From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test(s) and/or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing the activity. Live Courses - From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test, CME survey, or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests and CME surveys are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing these activities.
How do I access my earned CME credits?
The Anesthesiology BASIC board review includes access to CME™ Vault for convenient storing and retrieval of CME-related documents. Access this area from the CME Vault tab in your course dashboard.
Where can I find information about taking my specialty's board exam?
For information about Anesthesiology BASIC Board Exam, please visit The American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA): www.TheABA.org
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