All of the deadlines listed below are consistent with the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), the administrator of Adolescent Medicine Examination. To avoid a late registration fee, begin your application, submit appropriate fee and advance beyond the payment page prior to the "First Deadline to Submit Online Application" deadline.


ONE-DAY EXAMINATION IMPORTANT DATES

2023 IMPORTANT EXAMINATION DATES

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

Deadline Description Date

Registration Begins
(online applications available)

November 18, 2022

Final Deadline to Submit Online Application

December 5, 2022

Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation

December 5, 2022

Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements

December 12, 2022

Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Exam

December 12, 2022

Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location

January 9, 2023

Deadline to Withdraw from Examination without Cancellation Fee

30 days prior to scheduled exam

Deadline to Withdraw from Examination without Seat Fee

5 days prior to scheduled exam

Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location

48 hours prior to scheduled exam

Continuing Certification Examination Dates

January 1–September 30, 2023

Examination Results

To be determined

 

2024 IMPORTANT EXAMINATION DATES

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE CERTIFICATION & CONTINUING CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

Deadline Description Date

Registration Begins
(online applications available)

October 20, 2023

First Deadline to Submit Online Application 
(No Late Fee Assessed)
November 20, 2023

Final Deadline to Submit Online Application
(Includes $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee)

December 4, 2023

Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation

December 4, 2023

Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements

December 11, 2023

Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Exam

December 11, 2023

Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location

January 8, 2024

Deadline to Withdraw from Examination without Seat Fee

5 days prior to scheduled exam

Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location

48 hours prior to scheduled exam

Certification Examination Dates April 2, 2024

Continuing Certification Examination Dates

January 22 – September 30, 2024

Examination Results

To be determined

Deadline to Complete Adolescent Fellowship Training 
(Only applicable to physicians applying to take the certification examination)
July 31, 2024
Deadline to Submit Fellowship Completion Documentation September 30, 2024

LONGITUDINAL ASSESSMENT IMPORTANT DATES

2024 IMPORTANT EXAMINATION DATES

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE CONTINUING CERTIFICATION LONGITUDINAL ASSESSMENT (MOCA-PEDS)

Deadline Description Date

Registration Begins
(online applications available)

October 20, 2023

ABFM Begins Sending Platform Registration Communications 1-2 Weeks After Application Completion
First Deadline to Submit Online Application November 20, 2023

Final Deadline to Submit Online Application

December 4, 2023

Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation

December 4, 2023

Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements

December 11, 2023

Participation Begins Mid-January 2024