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) |
July 14, 2023 |
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First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No late fee assessed if application is advanced beyond payment page by this date) |
August 21, 2023 |
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Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Includes $100 non-refundable late fee) |
September 25, 2023 |
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Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation |
September 25, 2023 |
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Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements |
October 16, 2023 |
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Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination |
October 16, 2023 |
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Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location |
October 23, 2023 |
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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 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2023 |
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Examination Results (Tentative) |
December 29, 2023 |
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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
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 Description | Date |
|---|---|
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Registration Begins (online application available) |
July 12, 2024 |
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First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No late fee assessed if application is advanced beyond payment page by this date) |
August 19, 2024 |
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Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Includes $100 non-refundable late fee) |
September 23, 2024 |
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Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation |
September 23, 2024 |
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Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements |
October 14, 2024 |
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Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location |
October 21, 2024 |
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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 |
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Certification and Continuing Certification Examination Dates |
November 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 & 19, 2024 |
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Examination Results |
December 27, 2024 |
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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 |
