2020 and 2021 Stage Requirements Receive Six Month Extension Due to COVID-19

All Diplomates with a 3-year stage that was scheduled to end on December 31, 2020 or December 31, 2021 will have an additional 6 months to complete all certification activities, including stage and exam requirements. The new deadline to complete all stage requirements is June 30, 2022. This 6-month extension is in addition to the earlier COVID extensions provided in 2020 and is being offered to help those who have been impacted by the recent delta surge.  Additionally, ABFM is providing relief for physicians with upcoming one-day exam or FMCLA requirements, as well as residents and others who may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.