Fall 2023 IMPORTANT DATES

One-Day Family Medicine Certification Examination Administered in a Test Center

Deadline Description Date

Registration Begins

(Online Applications Available)

July 14, 2023

First Deadline to Submit Online Application

(No Late Fee Assessed)

August 21, 2023

Priority Seating Ends

(For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date)

September 11, 2023

Final Deadline to Submit Online Application

(Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee)

September 25, 2023

Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation

September 25, 2023

Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements

(Except License & Completion of Training)

October 16, 2023

Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination

October 16, 2023

Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location 
(Note: There will be limited seating for anyone selecting a test center after September 11, 2023)

October 23, 2023

All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be Completed

December 31, 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

Fall Examination Dates

November 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2023 

Examination Results (Tentative)

December 29, 2023

(*Residents who are in good standing and expected to complete training by December 31, 2023 are eligible to take the November 2023 examination. Anyone completing between January 1 and April 30, 2024 will require Program Director approval to take the exam in November 2023. Anyone completing after April 30, 2024 should plan to take the exam in April 2024.) 

NOTES:

  • To review the specific fees that apply to your examination, please log into your MyABFM Portfolio, start the exam application, and review the fee details.
  • To avoid a late registration fee, the application must be advanced beyond the payment page by the first deadline to submit the online application.

Spring 2024 IMPORTANT DATES

One-Day Family Medicine Certification Examination Administered in a Test Center

Deadline Description Date

Registration Begins

(Online Applications Available)

October 20, 2023

First Deadline to Submit Online Application

(No Late Fee Assessed)

January 22, 2024

Priority Seating Ends

(For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date)

February 12, 2024

Final Deadline to Submit Online Application

(Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee)

February 29, 2024

Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation

February 29, 2024

Last Day to Complete All Certification Activity Requirements for Examination February 29, 2024

Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements

March 11, 2024

Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination

March 11, 2024

Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location 

March 18, 2024

All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be Completed

June 30, 2024*

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

Spring Examination Dates

April 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2024

Examination Results

June 14, 2024

(*Residents who are in good standing and expected to complete training by June 30, 2024, are eligible to take the April 2024 examination. Anyone completing between July 1 and October 31, 2024, will require Program Director approval to take the exam in April 2024. Anyone completing after October 31, 2024, should plan to take the exam in November 2024.) 

NOTES:

  • To review the specific fees that apply to your examination, please log into your MyABFM Portfolio, start the exam application, and review the fee details.
  • To avoid a late registration fee, the application must be advanced beyond the payment page by the first deadline to submit the online application.

 

Fall 2024 IMPORTANT DATES

One-Day Family Medicine Certification Examination Administered in a Test Center

Deadline Description Date

Registration Begins

(Online Applications Available)

July 12, 2024

First Deadline to Submit Online Application

(No Late Fee Assessed)

August 19, 2024

Priority Seating Ends

(For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date)

September 9, 2024

Final Deadline to Submit Online Application

(Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee)

September 23, 2024

Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation

September 23, 2024

Last Day to Complete All Certification Activity Requirements for Examination 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 23, 2024

All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be Completed

December 31, 2024*

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

Fall Examination Dates

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

Examination Results (Tentative)

December 27, 2024

(*Residents who are in good standing and expected to complete training by December 31, 2024, are eligible to take the November 2024 examination. Anyone completing between January 1 and April 30, 2025, will require Program Director approval to take the exam in November 2024. Anyone completing after April 30, 2025, should plan to take the exam in April 2025.) 

NOTES:

  • To review the specific fees that apply to your examination, please log into your MyABFM Portfolio, start the exam application, and review the fee details.
  • To avoid a late registration fee, the application must be advanced beyond the payment page by the first deadline to submit the online application.