In-Training Examination for Nephrology Fellows: FAQ
Q. What is the ASN In-Training Examination (ITE)?
A. The ASN ITE is an internet-based test developed in conjunction with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). The ASN ITE closely mimics the American Board of Internal Medicine's initial certifying exam in nephrology. The results of the exam will allow nephrology training program directors to compare fellows from their institution to other examinees. The program directors will be able to identify problematic subject areas that need further attention on a general and individual basis. The exam was created by a subgroup of the ASN Training Program Directors Executive Committee and has been given annually since 2009.
Q. How do you register for the exam?
A. Registration will open Monday, January 6, 2025 and will close Monday March 10, 2025 on the ASN website. Payments must be made only online via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX are accepted). Only the program directors and/or fellowship (program) coordinators are responsible for completing the ITE Group Registration.
IMPORTANT:
Please contact ASN (email workforce@asn-online.org) with any changes to institutional roles, Training Program Director, Associate Director, and/or Coordinator. One of these roles will need to log in to their ASN account to register the fellows online.
Once you have been added or if you have never logged in before you will need to use the email address on file as your login. If you do not know the email address used, please contact workforce@asn-online.org. Then you will need to click on 'Forgot Password' to create your password, then you will have access.
**Important information needed to complete the registration:
- Fellow(s) ASN ID. The fellow(s) MUST BE a member of ASN with a Fellow membership. If they do not, please complete the membership form found on the ASN website under Membership before registering. E-Student membership will not be accepted.
- Fellow(s) Date of Birth.
- Fellow(s) Fellowship Year (not PGY).
**Please do not complete the online group registration until you have all the information to avoid a delay in the registration process.
Fellows may not register to take the examination at an institution with which they are not currently affiliated without obtaining prior permission from both the training program director at that institution and ASN.
Fellows that plan to register themselves please contact workforce@asn-online.org for more information.
If the exam location you need to select is not listed on the online registration system, please exit the registration site and contact workforce@asn-online.org.
Q. If registering multiple fellows will they all need to test the same exam date?
A. Each fellow can test on a different exam date option, however the exam date selected will need to align with the proctor's availability. The fellow will need to confirm with the program director and the proctor before that date is selected.
Q. How many fellows take the exam each year?
A. Approximately 900 fellows take the exam each year.
Q. What are the details of the exam (i.e. date, cost, etc.)?
A. The In-Training Examination will take place April 2-4, 2025. The cost is $295 per fellow. The test will begin at 8:00 a.m. in each time zone, unless noted otherwise by the institution and ASN. The exam will take approximately seven hours to complete. Fellows can only sit for the exam on one of the three scheduled dates. We apologize for the inconvenience, but ASN is unable to schedule alternative testing dates. Please check with your program director before selecting a date.
Q. Where will the exam take place?
A. The exam will take place onsite at registered institutions. The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) will administer the exam remotely. Technical support will be available from 8:00am- 6:00pm EDT during the exam days.
Q. How can a program receive the test materials?
A. They cannot. The exam will be administered electronically and each program site will be provided a specific login prior to test day. A link to the practice exam is included in the proctor's manual to distribute to fellows. If you have not received your program site login at least two weeks prior to the exam, please contact workforce@asn-online.org.
Q. Is this exam open only to second-year fellows?
A. No, any nephrology fellow can take the exam at the discretion of the program director. However it is best that they have not already tested for the boards.
Q. What if a fellow needs to take the exam at an alternate test site?
A. Please contact workforce@asn-online.org for approval.
Q. What if a fellow needs special testing accommodations?
A. Please contact workforce@asn-online.org to request special testing accommodations by Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Q. When will the scores be available?
A. The scores will be available approximately eight weeks following the exam. Score information will be sent from ASN to program directors only. The program directors will then distribute scores to fellows.