Beginning in 2023, all candidates for congenital cardiac surgery subspecialty certification will be required to complete 2 consecutive years of ACGME training in a single program and complete 150 major cases, with a minimum of 50 major cases in the first year of training. These requirements will be effective for congenital residents who started their training on or after July 1, 2023. Click here for more information.

Board Office
Due to COVID-19, the American Board of Thoracic Surgery will be limiting the number of staff available. Until further notice, please be aware your call may take up to 48 hours to be returned. For a quicker response to your inquiries and/or questions, please send an email to the following email addresses: for SESATS questions: [email protected], for MOC questions for Primary Certification: [email protected] or [email protected], for Congenital Subspecialty Certification questions: [email protected], for all other ABTS questions and/or inquires: [email protected]

2022 Upcoming Deadlines

• MOC 10-year Applications Due		March 7–May 25
  MOC 10-year Applications Late Submission		May 26–June 16
  MOC 10-year Examination		September 1–October 28
  Congenital MOC 10-year Applications Due		March 7–May 25
  Congenital MOC 10-year Applications Late Period		May 26-June 16
  MOC 5-year SESATS Due (Primary Cert.) for 2021		February 11
  MOC 5-year Applications Due		June 20–August 19
  MOC 5-year Late Applications		August 20–September 9
  Congenital MOC 5-year Applications Due		June 20–August 19
  Congenital MOC 5-year Application Late Period		August 20–September 9
  Primary Certification Applications Due		June 15 - August 15
  Primary Certification Part II (Oral) Exam - Virtual		June 10–11
  Primary Certification Part I (Written) Exam		December 12-16
  Congenital Initial Certification Applications Due		June 1–August 1
  Congenital Part II (Oral) Exam - Virtual		May 20
  Congenital Part I (Written) Exam		December 12-16