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NOTICE FROM THE AMERICAN BOARD OF THORACIC SURGERY

The American Board of Thoracic Surgery, with assistance from the National Board of Medical Examiners, is currently preparing an objective written examina- tion and a restructured, objective oral examination to be given annually. The first examination will be held on September 28, 29, and 30, 1972, in San Fran- cisco, California. (Please note the new change in dale.) The written portion will consist of a 200-question multiple choice examination and, together with the oral examination, will determine the total grade given the candidate. The closing date for registration for the September, 1972, examination is June 1, 1972.