2011 CBNC Post Exam Information

Confidentiality

By participating in this exam you agree not to discuss, debrief or disclose, in any manner, the specific content of the examination’s questions and answers to any individual. Noncompliance may result in disciplinary action and/or revocation of certified status.

Determination of Passing Score

A passing score is based on an expected level of knowledge; it is not related to the distribution of scores obtained during a particular exam administration (i.e., the exam is not “graded on a curve”). Thus, in any given year, a Candidate has the same chance of passing the exam whether the group taking the exam at that time tends to have high scores or low scores. In other words, each Candidate is measured against a standard of knowledge, not against the performance of the other individuals taking the exam. For more information about the exam scoring process and other exam development information click here.

Reporting of Scores & Change of Address

Scores will not be available via telephone, fax or email; all scores will be mailed so it’s imperative that candidates inform CBNC of address changes. Change of address notifications must be in writing and include a signature. Please include change in phone/fax, cell and/or email. Notifications can be faxed to 240-631-8152.

Each Candidate will receive a letter indicating the number of correct questions needed to pass the exam and the number of questions they answered correctly and; a diagnostic report showing performance in each content area. Successful Candidates will receive a press release to announce their Diplomate status with CBNC and will receive a certificate suitable for framing. In addition, successful Candidates will be listed on the CBNC roster of Diplomates at www.cbnc.org

Testamur

Candidates who applied as "Testamur" and passed the exam are required to provide CBNC with documentation of having passed the Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiology board exam and a copy of their current medical license in order to be granted Diplomate status with CBNC. A copy of the letter from the certifying board or a print-out from the certifying board's website will be accepted and can be faxed to 240-631-8152. Once this documentation is received, CBNC will grant Diplomate status and will mail the Candidate's certificate to the address of record and will add their name to the roster of Diplomates.

Online Verification

The online verification webpage will be updated on February 24, 2012 to include the names of those Candidates who passed the 2011 CBNC exam. Exam statistics for this year and prior years can be found on this link.

Manual Scoring

Candidates who were not successful in passing the exam may request that their exam be rescored manually to verify the electronically reported scores. This process involves a human review of scores to make certain that all score data were captured and that the questions and answers were correctly matched in the electronic scoring. Requests for manual scoring can be honored only up to four (4) months after the date on the score report and should be directed to CBNC. Manual score requests must be in writing and accompanied by a check or money order payable to CBNC in the amount of $45. We also accept credit card payments.

Appeal Score

CBNC provides an appeal process for Candidates who experience problems related to exam administration, or were exposed to testing conditions severe enough to cause a major disruption of the exam process. Appeals based solely on the belief that the Candidate would have passed; or that he/she prepared intensely and has practiced nuclear cardiology for years; or for having missed passing by a number of points will not be considered by the Appeals Committee. Candidates who feel they have a legitimate reason to appeal their scores must contact CBNC to obtain a copy of the CBNC Due Process and Appeals Policy.