All of the examination deadlines listed below. To register for your examination, be sure to begin your application, submit appropriate fee and advance beyond the payment page prior to the "Final Deadline to Submit Online Application."
| Deadline Description | Date |
|---|---|
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Registration Begins (online application available) |
February 14, 2020 |
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First Deadline to Submit Online Application ($1,300; no late fee assessed if application is advanced beyond payment page by this date) |
April 6, 2020 |
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Final Deadline to Submit Online Application ($1,400 includes $100 non-refundable late fee) |
May 25, 2020 |
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Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation |
May 25, 2020 |
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Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements |
June 8, 2020 |
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Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination |
June 8, 2020 |
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Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location |
June 29, 2020 |
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Deadline to Withdraw from Examination Without Cancellation Fee |
30 days prior to your scheduled exam |
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Deadline to Withdraw from Examination Without Seat Fee |
5 days prior to your scheduled exam |
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Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location |
48 hours prior to your scheduled exam |
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Certification and Continuing Certification Examination Dates |
July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2020 August 1, 2, 3 & 4, 2020 |
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Examination Results (tentative) |
September 18, 2020 |
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Deadline to Complete Sports Fellowship Training (Only applicable to physicians applying to take the certification examination) |
October 31, 2020 |
| Deadline Description | Date |
|---|---|
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Registration Begins (online application available) |
July 31, 2020 |
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Final Deadline to Submit Online Application ($1,300) |
September 28, 2020 |
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Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation |
September 28, 2020 |
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Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements |
October 19, 2020 |
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Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination |
October 19, 2020 |
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Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location |
October 26, 2020 |
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Deadline to Withdraw from Examination Without Cancellation Fee |
30 days prior to your scheduled exam |
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Deadline to Withdraw from Examination Without Seat Fee |
5 days prior to your scheduled exam |
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Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location |
48 hours prior to your scheduled exam |
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Certification and Continuing Certification Examination Dates |
November 9–14, 2020 |
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Examination Results (tentative) |
December 31, 2020 |
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Deadline to Complete Sports Fellowship Training (Only applicable to physicians applying to take the certification examination) |
February 28, 2021 |
