Same Total Number of CC Questions: Diplomates will answer the same total number of CC questions. We detail specifics of how this works           in the ACE FAQs. 

   Fewer Part II Articles: Read fewer articles and answer 6 scored questions per article 

   Personalized Questions: ACE questions are tailored to your clinical practice based on your selections made in the annual CC application.  

   No Time Limit: There is no time limit on answering ACE questions. You’re given one attempt to answer each question. 

   Low-stakes Assessment: ACE questions are unscored, so there is no impact on CC performance benchmarks.  We are collecting response             data solely to identify potential knowledge gaps. Your performance information will be compiled into a year-end report, which will include a             comparison to peer performance for added context. Please note that your performance data will not be used toward your annual CC article             or performance pathway scores.

   Immediate Feedback: Immediate feedback is provided (correct vs. incorrect answers) with references and rationales. 

   End-of-Year Feedback: Includes peer comparison and overall feedback by ACE area. 

   No Change to Performance Benchmarks: Diplomates still must achieve 80% minimum to pass CC Part II articles yearly and 86%                                   Performance Pathway score (aggregated over CC Years 1-5).  

   Completion Deadline: All ACE questions, along with all other CC requirements, must be completed by the CC completion deadline of                       November 15, 2026.