Alternate Pathways for Initial Certification

International Medical Graduate Fees

Last verified on June 21, 2023

Application and Exam Fees

Four-Year Plan Appointment

Fee Type Description Amount
Application Fee Due with submission of your application. $2865
Qualifying Exam Fee This fee is charged once your application has been approved. This fee is due 60 days before your Qualifying Exam date and covers both part 1 and part 2 of the exam. $1280
Certifying Exam Fee This fee is charged once you have passed your Qualifying Exam. This fee is due 60 days before your Certifying Exam date. $1280
Re-exam Fee If you do not fully pass an exam, a re-exam fee will be assessed to retake that specific exam. This is a one-time re-exam fee for each exam taken. $640

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. Candidates who register for an exam and cancel fewer than 30 days prior to the exam date or do not show for the exam appointment 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, there will be a $100 processing fee.

Fees After Board Eligibility Ends

Once initial 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.

Fee Description Amount
Qualifying Exam Fee   $1280
Certifying Exam Fee   $1280
Re-exam Fee If you do not fully pass an exam, a re-exam fee will be assessed to retake that specific exam. This is a one-time re-exam fee for each exam taken. $640