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."


Fall 2023 Examination Important Dates

SPORTS MEDICINE CERTIFICATION & CONTINUING CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

Deadline Description  Date

Registration Begins

(online application available)

July 14, 2023

First Deadline to Submit Online Application

(No late fee assessed if application is advanced beyond payment page by this date) 

August 21, 2023

Final Deadline to Submit Online Application

(Includes $100 non-refundable late fee)

September 25, 2023

Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation

September 25, 2023

Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements

October 16, 2023

Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination

October 16, 2023

Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location

October 23, 2023

Deadline to Withdraw from Examination Without Cancellation Fee

30 days prior to your scheduled exam

Deadline to Withdraw from Examination Without Seat Fee

5 days prior to your scheduled exam

Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location 

48 hours prior to your scheduled exam

Certification and Continuing Certification Examination Dates

November 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2023 

Examination Results (Tentative)

December 29, 2023

Deadline to Complete Sports Fellowship Training

(Only applicable to physicians applying to take the certification examination)

February 29, 2024


Summer 2024 Examination Important Dates

SPORTS MEDICINE CERTIFICATION & CONTINUING CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

Deadline Description  Date

Registration Begins

(online application available)

February 9, 2024

First Deadline to Submit Online Application

(No late fee assessed if application is advanced beyond payment page by this date) 

April 1, 2024

Final Deadline to Submit Online Application

(Includes $100 non-refundable late fee)

May 20, 2024

Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation

May 20, 2024

Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements

June 3, 2024

Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination

June 3, 2024

Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location

June 24, 2024

Deadline to Withdraw from Examination Without Cancellation Fee

30 days prior to your scheduled exam

Deadline to Withdraw from Examination Without Seat Fee

5 days prior to your scheduled exam

Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location 

48 hours prior to your scheduled exam

Certification and Continuing Certification Examination Dates

July 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2024

Examination Results
(Tentative)

August 23, 2024

Deadline to Complete Sports Fellowship Training

(Only applicable to physicians applying to take the certification examination)

October 31, 2024

Deadline to Submit Fellowship Completion Documentation December 31, 2024

Fall 2024 Examination Important Dates

SPORTS MEDICINE CERTIFICATION & CONTINUING CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

Deadline Description  Date

Registration Begins

(online application available)

July 12, 2024

First Deadline to Submit Online Application

(No late fee assessed if application is advanced beyond payment page by this date) 

August 19, 2024

Final Deadline to Submit Online Application

(Includes $100 non-refundable late fee)

September 23, 2024

Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation

September 23, 2024

Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements

October 14, 2024

Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination

October 14, 2024

Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location

October 21, 2024

Deadline to Withdraw from Examination Without Cancellation Fee

30 days prior to your scheduled exam

Deadline to Withdraw from Examination Without Seat Fee

5 days prior to your scheduled exam

Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location 

48 hours prior to your scheduled exam

Certification and Continuing Certification Examination Dates

November 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 & 19, 2024

Examination Results 
(Tentative)

December 27, 2024

Deadline to Complete Sports Fellowship Training

(Only applicable to physicians applying to take the certification examination)

February 28, 2025

Deadline to Submit Fellowship Completion Documentation April 30, 2025