Initial Application and Fees

After a candidate enters residency, the program director or coordinator will submit the candidate’s name, photo, and email address to the ABR as a new resident in the training program. When that information is received, the ABR will send the candidate an email notification with instructions for logging in to myABR to begin the application process. Please see the Resident Application Checklist. If a candidate has not already applied:

• Applications are accepted by the ABR July 1 – October 31. (The application fee is due at the time of application.)
• Applications are reviewed by the ABR in the order they are received.

 

Fees

The ABR has an exam fee model. Candidates are charged an application fee, a Qualifying Exam fee, and a Certifying Exam fee. If a candidate does not fully pass the computer-based Qualifying Exam or the oral Certifying Exam on the first administration, a one-time re-exam fee will be assessed to retake that exam. Fees must be paid in myABR. Please note, application and exam fees are not refundable.

Fee	Description	Amount
Application Fee	Due with submission of your application	$640
Qualifying Exam Fee	This fee is charged when your application for certification has been approved and is due before registration for your Qualifying Exam. This fee covers all three parts of the exam.	$1280
Certifying Exam Fee	This fee is charged after you pass all three parts of the Qualifying Exam and is due before registration for your Certifying Exam.	$1280
Re-exam Fee*	If you do not fully pass an exam, a one-time re-exam fee will be assessed to retake that exam.	$640

 

Additional Fees

Candidates who register for an exam and cancel or do not show for the exam will have any paid exam fees applied to their next eligible exam. Candidates who register for the Certifying Exam and cancel more than five business days after registration closes or do not show for the exam appointment will be charged a $400 cancellation/no show fee. Any exam fees paid will be applied to their next eligible exam. 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 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 one-time re-exam fee will be assessed to retake that exam.	$640