SESATS
SESATS X (10) is now available at www.sesats.org. SESATS X (10) contains approximately 400 multiple-choice questions, critiques and reading covering all areas of thoracic surgery including adult and congenital cardiac, general thoracic and critical care.
2010 Maintenace of Certification Process
Diplomates whose certificates expire in 2010 or 2011 will be expected to take SESATS X (10) for Maintenance of Certification. Once an application has been approved, Diplomates will receive an email giving instructions on how to obtain a copy of SESATS X (10). Diplomates will need to complete SESATS X (10) by November 1, 2010.
Diplomates whose certificates expire in 2012 will be expected to take the first Maintenace of Certification (MOC) secured exam. The exam will be given from September 13-25, 2010 in an electronic format at Pearson Vue Testing Centers, which are located nationwide. The secured exam will be based off of SESATS IX (9) and will take approximately 5-6 hours. Diplomates will be able to choose the day of their exam and their testing center. For more information about the process, feel free to contact the Board office.
If you are not sure what version of SESATS you need to complete for Maintenance of Certification, please contact the Board.
Booklets of Information
Starting in January 2010, the Board will only publish an electronic copy of its Booklets of Information for Certification, Maintenance of Certification, and Congenital Heart Surgery Subspecialty. The Booklets are updated annually and can be found on this web site.
New Congenital Heart Surgery Certificate
The Board is now offering a subspecialty certificate in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. For more information on the requirements and application process, Click Here.
Certification Categories
As recommended by the American Board of Medical Specialties, the ABTS has recently redefined its clinically active and clinically inactive status. For a full description of these two categories, Click Here.