The Examination of Special Competence in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTEeXAM) had a passing rate of approximately 76% in 2008. The Examination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography (ASCeXAM) has a passing rate of approximately 68%. The passing rate for the Recertification Examination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography (ReASCE) had a passing rate of approximately 96%. The passing rate for the Recertification Examination of Special Competence in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (RePTE) had a passing rate approximately 99%.