EXAMINATION REGISTRATION AREA
The MROCC examinations are based on 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR Part 40. MRO certification is valid
for five years, at which time recertification is required to remain in the directory of currently-certified MROs.
THE INITIAL MRO CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION may be taken onsite (following all ACOEM and
ASAM MRO training courses) or online (within 12 months of attending an MRO training course).
To apply for the initial certification examination, the physician must:
• have graduated from a medical school or school of osteopathic medicine, and hold a current medical license
(MD or DO) to practice within the U.S., Its Territories or a Province of Canada, or a Country in which the
physician resides and practices.
• have attended, within the past two years, a 12 CME credit hour MRO training course sponsored by ACOEM,
ASAM or AAMRO.
Please read the important information regarding the Initial Certification Exam under the General Information
link below - as well as on the application - for other information regarding the exam and application process.