Learn more about the AGD Fellowship Exam and requirements from the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below. For additional information, contact the AGD Membership Services Center toll-free at 888.243.3368 or education@agd.org
How is the Fellowship Exam scored?
The Fellowship Examination is norm referenced. Scores are based on the candidate’s total number of correct answers. The annually established minimum pass score indicates a level of dental knowledge appropriate for attainment of the Fellowship Award. Each year’s exam is statistically equated to previous year’s exam, assuring the pass level is consistent so that candidates do not have to compete against each other.
The first administration of the annual Fellowship Exam takes place at the scientific session. Once this has occurred, the answer sheets are sent to the AGD contracted testing company for statistical analysis and scoring. The preliminary scoring is sent back to the Exam Development Committee for their review. It is at this point; all statistical problematic questions are reviewed, and it is determined whether these questions are to remain on the exam or will be removed from scoring. Final scoring edits are sent back to the testing company and the answer sheets are rescored based on the scoring edits. Final statistical analyses are completed and score reports are created for each member that sat for the exam. This information is sent back to the AGD for distribution to the examinees.