Candidates or diplomates with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in the place or manner in which examinations are administered should submit the request to the Board office. The request should identify the nature and extent of the disability and the accommodations that the applicant is requesting. Candidates or diplomates must include in their requests any accommodations that may be needed for both the written examination and the oral examination, because of the limited time between the results of the written examination and the next scheduled oral examination. The candidate or diplomate should include appropriate documentation. (See guidelines below).
- All requests and any supporting documentation or questions regarding initial certification exams should be sent to the attention of the Oral Exam Administration Manager, American Board of Ophthalmology, PO Box 1887, Doylestown, PA 18901 or christine@abop.org. All subsequent communications or supplemental information should be sent to the Oral Exam Administration Manager unless directed otherwise.
- All requests and supporting documentation or questions about accommodations for Continuing Certification (Quarterly Questions) should be directed to Amy Savastano, Continuing Certification Manager; American Board of Ophthalmology, PO Box 1887, Doylestown, PA 18901 or cc@abop.org.
Requests and supporting documentation may be submitted with the candidate’s or diplomate’s application up to one year in advance of the exam the candidate or diplomate wishes to take. The ABO requests that all documentation be received by four (4) months prior to the exam the candidate or diplomate wishes to take.
Candidates or diplomates who anticipate the need for accommodations should contact the ABO office in advance of the applicable deadline to allow sufficient time for submitting required documentation that may not be readily available, or for supplying additional documentation. Substantial planning and resources are necessary for ABO examinations, which is why it is crucial all supporting documentation is received by the dates posted above. The ABO may also contact the candidate or diplomate for additional information. Please note, the ABO may not consider supporting documentation that is not received by the deadline.
