Re-examination Policy
Qualifying Examination (QE)
The Candidate who is unsuccessful with the QE can retake the examination annually within their five-year eligibility period. The Qualifying Examination must be successful completed prior to sitting for the Oral Clinical Examination.
Oral Clincial Examination (OCE)
The Candidate who is unsuccessful with the OCE can retake the examination annually within their five-year eligibility period. If unsuccessful with the OCE during their eligibility period, the Candidate will need to start the process over.
Renewal of Certification Exam
The Renewal of Certification Exam is the third part of the Renewal of Certification Process (ROC-P) and is required to be completed prior to the Diplomates ten-year anniversary. The anniversary date is noted in Part 3 of the ROC-P website. The examination may be taken as often as needed, but must be completed prior the the ten-year anniversary.