Application for the Oral Clinical Examination was available at 9:00 AM CT on Tuesday, February 1, 2011.  The examination has been filled and applications are no longer being accepted.  The next OCE is scheduled for September 2012.

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 sessions, each is one-hour in duration and timed and given the same half day. Each session is administered by a pair of examiners. Each one-hour session consists of four vignettes that are presented to the candidate for discussion.

The topic areas that are covered are listed in the Overview as well as other pertinent information that the candidate will find useful.