Certificate of Added Qualification

Adolescent Medicine Important Dates

All deadlines listed below are consistent with the American Board of Pediatrics, the administrator of the Adolescent Medicine exam. To avoid a late registration fee, begin your application and submit all associated fees prior to the “First Deadline to Submit Online Application.”

2027 Adolescent Medicine Continuing Certification Exam

Deadline Description Date
Registration Begins October 16, 2026
First Deadline to Submit Exam Application (No Late Fee Assessed) November 16, 2026
Final Deadline to Submit Exam Application (Includes $100 Late Fee) November 30, 2026
Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation November 30, 2026
Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements December 7, 2026
Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Exam December 7, 2026
Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location March 1, 2027
Deadline to Withdraw from Exam without Seat Fee 5 Days Prior to Scheduled Exam
Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location 48 Hours Prior to Scheduled Exam
Initial Certification Exam Date April 15, 2026
Continuing Certification Exam Dates January 16 - September 30, 2027
Exam Results To Be Determined

2027 Adolescent Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (MOCA-Peds)

Deadline Description Date
Registration Begins October 16, 2026
ABFM Begins Sending Platform Registration Communications 1-2 Weeks After Application Completion
First Deadline to Submit Exam Application November 16, 2026
Final Deadline to Submit Exam Application November 30, 2026
Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation November 30, 2026
Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements December 7, 2026
Participation Begins Mid-January 2027

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