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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 2024 One-Day Exam

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 and 19, 2024
Examination Results (Tentative) December 27, 2024

Spring 2025 One-Day Exam Important Dates

Deadline Description Date
Registration Begins (Online Application Available) October 18, 2024
First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No Late Fee Assessed) January 20, 2025
Priority Seating Ends (For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date) February 10, 2025
Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee) February 27, 2025
Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation February 27, 2025
Last Day to Complete All Certification Activity Requirements for Examination February 27, 2025
Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements March 10, 2025
Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination March 10, 2025
Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location March 17, 2025
All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be Completed June 30, 2025
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 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2025
Examination Results June 13, 2025

Fall 2025 One-Day Exam Important Dates

Deadline Description Date
Registration Begins (Online Application Available) July 11, 2025
First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No Late Fee Assessed) August 18, 2025
Priority Seating Ends (For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date) September 8, 2025
Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee) September 22, 2025
Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation September 22, 2025
Last Day to Complete All Certification Activity Requirements for Examination September 22, 2025
Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements October 13, 2025
Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination October 13, 2025
Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location October 23, 2025
All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be Completed December 31, 2025
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 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 and 18, 2025
Examination Results (Tentative) December 26, 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. 

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