Q:	When should my application be submitted by?
A:	April 1st
Q:	When will I be notified of my acceptance/ exclusion?
A:	A certification letter will be mailed by July 1st.
Q:	Where can I take the exam?
A:	Currently, the exam is offered only at the yearly meeting of the Academy, which is held in different cities in September or October of each year; the site will be known at least one or two years in advance. Contact the Academy’s office or Certification Committee for information for the location in a given year.
Q:	What do I do if I’m excluded?
A:	Contact us; the review may be extended for applications that are not initially accepted but may be with further clarification from the applicant.
Q:	Should I only review the study guide and not bother with the reading list?
A:	Like the reading list, the study guide is another reference and should not be memorized or used by itself.
Q:	How do I submit my documentation to take each test?
A:	Packets are now submitted electronically by uploading the completed application, caselogs and narratives appropriate to the applicable certification exam to https://www.mydocsonline.com//scripts/cupload.dll?id=ASRftp; payment of the $200 non-refundable application fee must be made before application will be accepted.
Q:	What is the fee for taking each test or retaking a test?
A:	$200.00 per test (non-refundable)
Q:	How many questions are on the test?
A:	200 Total: 150 Multiple choice and True/False 50 Questions on re-printed pictures/figures
Q:	What is a passing score?
A:	You must obtain a score of 68% in order to pass your exam.
Q:	How long do I have to take the test?
A:	4 hours are allocated.
Q:	What documentation is required for the Surgical Research Anesthetist (SRA)?
A:	15 cases; 30 minutes or longer; minimum of two species; 2 anesthesia narratives
Q:	What documentation is required for the Surgical Research Technician (SRT)?
A:	12 survival procedures in at least two species; minor procedures as listed in description; 2 narratives of different procedures represented in the case log
Q:	What documentation is required for the Surgical Research Specialist (SRS)?
A:	24 survival procedures in at least two species; major procedures as listed in description; 2 narratives of cases represented in log
Q:	I can’t sit for the first year’s exam; can I sit for the second year?
A:	Yes, but you must have the following; an excused letter submitted to the testing committee, an updated six (6) month case log, an updated narrative applicable to your exam, and your original application.
Q:	I can’t sit for the first year’s exam or the second year exam; can I sit for the third year’s exam?
A:	Yes, but you must have the following; an excused letter submitted to the testing committee, an updated two (2) year case log, two (2) updated narratives applicable to your exam, a $100.00 non-refundable fee, and your original application.
Q:	Can I be excluded from taking the exam?
A:	Yes, the committee will contact you with the reason.
Q:	Will I be required to be a member in good standing with the Academy to maintain my certification(s)?
A:	Yes, this will be an annual requirement.
Q:	How many Continuing Education Credits (CEU) do I need to keep my certification?
A:	Minimum of 15 CEUs per 24-month period.
Q:	Is the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Surgical Research the only place I can earn CEUs?
A:	No, relevant surgical lectures at other meetings is acceptable; speaking or presenting, conducting labs or participating in them, publishing papers or aiding in publishing papers or auto-tutorials are acceptable ways of earning CEUs.
Q:	Who do I contact for questions pertaining to an exam?
A:	Academy of Surgical Research 7500 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite 900 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (952) 253-6240 OR... Click here to email the Certification Committee