Recognizing Excellence Beyond Board Certification
ABOMS offers two Certificates of Added Qualifications (CAQ) for Diplomates who demonstrate significant skills in specialized areas.
CAQ's distinguish qualified oral and maxillofacial surgeons who have additional specialty education, completed the CAQ examination process, and have specialized expertise in one or both of the following practice areas:
- Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (Cleft and Craniofacial).
Head & Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery
For Diplomates with a practice emphasis on head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery.
Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (Cleft and Craniofacial)
For Diplomates with a practice emphasis on pediatric cleft and craniofacial surgery.
Hear from ABOMS CAQ Certificants
Want to hear from those who have already taken a CAQ exam? You can read their testimonials here.
Are you a Diplomate who is interested in submitting another CAQ for the Board to review? Reach out to the ABOMS staff at info@aboms.org to learn how to get started.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The November 2026 CAQ exams have been postponed. There will no CAQ examinations in 2026. Communication will be sent once information is available regarding the next CAQs.