Certifying Exam
The ABEM Certifying Exam is the final step to becoming ABEM Certified.
The exam is in-person at the AIME Center in Raleigh, NC. There, physicians will complete 10 cases during their half-day exam session.
2026 Administration
Eligible physicians will be assigned to one of multiple exam administrations throughout the year, and then register for a half-day exam session within that administration window:
| 2026 Exam Administration Dates | Registration Window Registration Fee* $1,255 | LATE Registration Window LATE Registration Fee* $1,565 |
| March 9–12 | January 13 – February 13 | NA |
| May 11–14 | January 13 – March 19 | March 20 – April 14 |
| June 15–18 | January 13 – March 19 | March 20 – April 14 |
| June 29 – July 2 | January 13 – March 19 | March 20 – April 14 |
| August 3–6 | January 13 – June 4 | June 5 – July 9 |
| August 17–20 | January 13 – June 4 | June 5 – July 9 |
| August 31 – September 3 | January 13 – June 4 | June 5 – July 9 |
| October 19–22 | January 13 – August 20 | August 21 – September 18 |
| November 16–19 | January 13 – August 20 | August 21 – September 18 |
2027 Administration
Eligible physicians will be assigned to one of multiple exam administrations throughout the year, and then register for a half-day exam session within that administration window:
| 2027 Exam Administration Dates |
Registration Window Registration Fee* $1,255 |
LATE Registration Window LATE Registration Fee* $1,565 |
| April 5–8 | TBD | TBD |
| May 24–27 | TBD | TBD |
| June 14–17 | TBD | TBD |
| June 28 – July 1 | TBD | TBD |
| August 2–5 | TBD | TBD |
| August 16–19 | TBD | TBD |
| August 30 – September 2 | TBD | TBD |
| October 11–14 | TBD | TBD |
| November 15–18 | TBD | TBD |
* Fees subject to change
Common Questions
