5.4. Exam Irregularity Policy

I further understand that any violation of the Exam Irregularity Policy and/or the Non-Disclosure Policy and/or the Acknowledgement/Cooperation Agreement, or the giving or receiving of aid in connection with any ABO examination, or engaging in any other conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert the integrity of the examination or the ABO certification and maintenance of certification process is sufficient cause for the ABO to:

• Bar me from the examination and/or future examinations;

• Terminate my participation in the examination;

• Withhold and/or invalidate the results of my examination;

• Withhold my certificate;

• Revoke my certificate;

• Require me to pay the costs of the ABO’s investigation; and/or

• Take other appropriate action against me, including legal action.

The ABO reserves the right to take whatever measures are necessary to protect the integrity of its examinations.