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Prepare for the CCKE Exam

Resources to prepare physicians practicing outside the U.S. to pass the CCKE Exam.

What Topics are Included on This Exam?

The CCKE is administered in English and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions covering the field of cardiovascular disease.

Medical Content Category % of Exam
Arrhythmias 15%
Congenital Heart Disease 5%
Coronary Artery Disease 21.5%
Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 17%
Normal Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology 2%
Pericardial Disease 4%
Pulmonary Circulation Disorders 3%
Systemic Disorders Affecting the Circulatory System 4%
Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension 7.5%
Valvular Disease 15%
Vascular Diseases 6%
TOTAL 100%

What Resources Does ACC Provide to Help Me Prepare For the CCKE?

CCKE Resources

  • CCKE Sample Questions - The exam assesses your cardiovascular knowledge and clinical judgment through patient-based scenarios. Questions draw on your training, education, practical experience, and scholarly sources (e.g. textbooks and journal articles) and may include image interpretation.
  • These resources must be completed in the Exam Hub to take the exam:
    • CCKE Tutorial provides basics about exam timing, preparation, and support.
    • CCKE Checklist make sure your technology is ready for the exam.

ACCSAP: ACC's Adult Clinical Cardiology Self-Assessment Program (ACCSAP) provides a comprehensive overview of the field of cardiovascular medicine and includes 700+ self-assessment questions. ACCSAP is normally a five-year subscription and is now available as a one-year subscription.

  • Note: ACCSAP offers enough credits and MOC points in Medical Knowledge for all your licensing and certification requirements (CME/MOC/AAPA/CNE credit).