Initial Application and Fees

After a candidate enters residency, their program director or coordinator will submit the candidate’s name and email address to the ABR as a new resident in the training program. When this information is received, the ABR will send the candidate a notification and information for logging in to myABR to begin the application process. Please see Resident Registration Checklist.

Fees

The ABR has an exam fee model. Candidates are charged an application fee, a Qualifying (Core) Exam fee, and two Certifying Exam fees. If a candidate does not fully pass the Qualifying (Core) Exam or Certifying Exam on the first administration, a one-time re-exam fee will apply to retake that specific exam. Please note that all fees are subject to change.

Fees must be paid within myABR.

Please note that application and exam fees are not refundable.

Fee Type	Description	Amount
Application Fee	Due with submission of your application.	$640
Qualifying (Core) Exam Fee	This fee is charged once your application has been approved. This fee is due 60 days before your Qualifying (Core) Exam date.	$1280
Certifying Computer-based Exam Fee	This fee is charged once you have passed your Qualifying (Core) Exam. This fee is due 60 days before your Certifying Computer-based Exam date.	$1280
Certifying Oral Exam Fee	This fee is charged once you have passed your Qualifying (Core) Exam. This fee is due 60 days before your Certifying Oral Exam date.	$1280
Re-exam Fee	If you do not fully pass an exam, a re-exam fee will be assessed to retake the exam. This is a one-time re-exam fee for each exam taken.	$640
Radioisotope Safety Exam (RISE) Application Fee	This is the exam to achieve Authorized User Eligibility (AU-E) status.	$220

If you register for an exam and cancel 30 days or more prior to the exam date, any exam fees paid will be applied to your next eligible exam. If you register for an exam and cancel fewer than 30 days prior to the exam date or do not show for the exam appointment, you forfeit any exam fees paid. Payment in full or partial payments of $100 or more may be made by Visa™, MasterCard™, American Express™, or eCheck only (U.S. currency). Payment by cashier's check or money order will not be accepted. If payment is declined for any reason, a $100 processing fee will be assessed.

Fees After Board Eligibility Ends

Once board eligibility ends, a candidate may submit a second application for an additional board eligibility period.

Second Board Eligibility Period Fees

No application fee is charged for a second board eligibility period.

Qualifying (Core) Exam Fee		$1280
Certifying Computer-based Exam Fee		$1280
Certifying Oral Exam Fee		$1280
Re-exam Fee	If you do not fully pass an exam, a re-exam fee will be assessed to retake the exam. This is a one-time re-exam fee for each exam taken.	$640