General Questions
How do I change my address with the ABO?
If you would like to change your address with the ABO, you may submit your
change of address in writing to the
ABO office or update your address via your
personalized MOC status page.
How does a doctor obtain his/her own status letter?
Board Certified physicians or Active Candidates may request a status letter to
be sent to him or her from the Board by submitting the request in writing.
How do I get another certificate? How much does it cost?
Requests for additional certificates must be submitted in writing to the Board
office either by mail or fax. The appropriate form will then be mailed to your
address on record with the Board. Diplomates may purchase additional
certificates for $100 each.
What is the certificate number to put on the forms I am filling out?
The American Board of Ophthalmology does not issue certificate numbers.
Can I pay for the Board examinations with a credit card?
The ABO accepts Visa and MasterCard as payment for all Board fees.
When will I get my examination results?
You will receive results for the Office Record Review and the Periodic
Ophthalmic Review Tests (PORT) instantly upon completion of the activity.
Results for the Demonstration of Ophthalmic Cognitive Knowledge (DOCK)
examination will be mailed four to six weeks following the September 30 close of
the testing window.
How can I change my name with the ABO?
If you would like to change your name with the ABO, please submit your request
in writing, along with legal documentation of your name change (i.e. marriage
license, divorce decree, legal name change document).
