Oral Clinical Exam
The purpose of the Oral Clinical Examination (OCE) is to enable the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical care.
The examination is composed of two parts, each is one-hour in duration, timed, and given during the same session. Each of the two parts are administered by a pair of examiners. Each one-hour part consists of four clinical protocols (vignettes) that are presented to the candidate for discussion.
The topic areas that are covered are listed in the Overview (below under Related Items) as well as other pertinent information that the candidate will find useful.
The OCE is given in September annually in Dallas, Texas.
To view a video about the OCE, please click here.
OCE Scheduled September 20-23, 2010 Has Been Filled
Application for the September 2011 OCE will be initiated on February 1, 2011. Applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis. All applications must have a photo of the candidate uploaded to the application at the time the application is being submitted. Criteria for the photo is in the document below under Related Items.
Proposed Dates for 2011-2015:
- September 25-30, 2011
- September 23-28, 2012
- September 22-27, 2013
- September 21-26, 2014
- September 20-25, 2015
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