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Dates and Deadlines
Important dates and deadlines related to the Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (longitudinal assessment) and Family Medicine Certification Examination (one-day exam) will be featured on this page and regularly updated as new information becomes available.
Fall 2026 One-Day Exam Important Dates
| Deadline Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins (Online Application Available) | July 10, 2026 |
| First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No Late Fee Assessed) | August 17, 2026 |
| Priority Seating Ends (For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date) | September 7, 2026 |
| Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee) | September 21, 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation and Comfort Aid Requests (Includes Nursing and Pregnancy Accommodations) | September 21, 2026 |
| Last Day to Complete All Certification Activity Requirements for Examination | September 21, 2026 |
| Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements | October 12, 2026 |
| Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination | October 12, 2026 |
| Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location | October 22, 2026 |
| All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be Completed | December 31, 2026 |
| 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 | November 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 and 18, 2026 |
| Examination Results (Tentative) | December 18, 2026 |
Spring 2027 One-Day Exam Important Dates
| Deadline Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins (Online Application Available) | October 16, 2026 |
| First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No Late Fee Assessed) | January 19, 2027 |
| Priority Seating Ends (For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date) | February 8, 2027 |
| Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee) | February 25, 2027 |
| Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation and Comfort Aid Requests (Includes Nursing and Pregnancy Accommodations) | February 25, 2027 |
| Last Day to Complete All Certification Activity Requirements for Examination | February 25, 2027 |
| Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements | March 8, 2027 |
| Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination | March 8, 2027 |
| Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location | March 15, 2027 |
| All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be Completed | June 30, 2027 |
| 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 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 26, 2027 |
| Examination Results (Tentative) | June 11, 2027 |
Fall 2027 One-Day Exam Important Dates
| Deadline Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins (Online Application Available) | July 9, 2027 |
| First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No Late Fee Assessed) | August 16, 2027 |
| Priority Seating Ends (For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date) | September 6, 2027 |
| Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee) | September 20, 2027 |
| Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation and Comfort Aid Requests (Includes Nursing and Pregnancy Accommodations) | September 20, 2027 |
| Last Day to Complete All Certification Activity Requirements for Examination | September 20, 2027 |
| Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements | October 11, 2027 |
| Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination | October 11, 2027 |
| Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location | October 21, 2027 |
| All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be Completed | December 31, 2027 |
| 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 | November 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10, 2027 |
| Examination Results (Tentative) | December 17, 2027 |