Exam Dates and Locations
Last verified on March 11, 2025
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- Initial Certification Exams
- Continuing Certification Exams
Initial Certification Exams
The ABR administers exams for each of its specialties and subspecialties. Exams are administered remotely; for more information, please click here.2025
Description | Date | Location | Application Period | Registration Opens |
Part 1 Qualifying Exam | August 5 | Remote | February 1 – March 30 | May 2025 |
Part 2 Qualifying Exam | August 6 | Remote | December 1 – January 31 | May 2025 |
Part 3 Oral Certifying Exam | Week of August 17 | Remote | N/A | May 2025 |
2026
Description | Date | Location | Application Period | Registration Opens |
Part 3 Oral Certifying Exam | Week of March 8 | Remote | N/A | November 2025 |
Part 1 Qualifying Exam: General | August 4 | Remote | February 1 – March 30 | May 2026 |
Part 1 Qualifying Exam: Clinical | August 5 | Remote | February 1 – March 30 | May 2026 |
Part 2 Qualifying Exam | August 6 | Remote | December 1 – January 31 | May 2026 |
Part 3 Oral Certifying Exam | Week of September 13 | Remote | N/A | May 2026 |