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
All 2026 examinees have been notified of their assigned exam administration.
| 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 |
* Fees subject to change
2027 Administration
Eligible physicians will be notified in January 2027 to submit their preferences prior to being assigned to one of multiple exam administrations throughout the year. Once a physician is assigned to an exam, they will receive information to 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
