Schedule a Maintenance of Certification Exam
Schedule an exam:
Below applies to all ABIM Maintenance of Certification exams except
Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine. Remember that you can schedule an exam
only during the
registration period.
Schedule online:
- Online scheduling with Pearson VUE is a two-step process comprised of
creating a web account and scheduling your exam appointment and test center
location.
- When you create a Pearson VUE web account, your contact information must
match the contact information you have on your ABIM
home page.
- Go to www.pearsonvue.com/abim,
select …“Schedule A Test¯ in the right column, and follow the
instructions.
Schedule by telephone:
- Call Pearson VUE at 1-800-601-3549, Monday through Friday, 7am to 7pm
Central Time.
- Seat assignments are made on a first-come, first-served
basis. (Pearson VUE Test Centers are small and have limited seating.)
- Provide the Pearson VUE representative with your ABIM candidate number
and confirm which Maintenance of Certification exam you will be taking.
- Ask for an "order number" from the Pearson VUE representative.
After scheduling please note:
- You will get a confirmation e-mail or fax message from Pearson VUE with
scheduling details for your exam. Contact
Pearson VUE
if you do not receive this confirmation within a day of scheduling your
exam. (If you do not receive a confirmation within one week, check your spam
or blocking filter.)
- You should complete the
Maintenance of Certification exam tutorial to prepare before your exam
date.
When can I take my exam?
Beginning in the sixth year of your certificate you can schedule an
appointment to take the exam. You have to be enrolled in Maintenance of
Certification in order to register for the exam. See registration periods below.
Exams are offered twice a year, in spring and fall, and are administered at
Pearson VUE
Test Centers.
Registration Periods:
(For exam dates see Specific
Information About Each Exam, by Specialty.)
It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to be aware of and comply with
ABIM registration deadlines. In fairness to all candidates, ABIM adheres firmly
to its published deadlines for registration and late registration for its
examinations. Candidates are strongly urged to apply early in the registration
period.
Your name in ABIM's records
YOUR NAME MUST MATCH ABIMS RECORDS BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR EXAM. ABIM
uses your full, official name in its records. To change your name, or to correct
the spelling of your name, you must notify ABIM in writing. ABIM also requires
your current contact information, both your mailing and e-mail addresses, as
well as your telephone number.
Update your
contact information online or send your changes to:
American Board of Internal Medicine
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3699
fax 215-446-3590 (use this fax number for name changes only)
e-mail request@abim.org (if you can
provide documentation in digital form; e.g. pdf).
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Schedule an Adolescent Medicine Maintenance of Certification Exam
The Adolescent Medicine Maintenance of Certification Exam is developed
jointly with the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and the American Board
of Pediatrics (ABP). The exam is administered by ABP.
Important Note: Each board establishes its own registration dates and
fees for the exam. Candidates certified by ABIM must be aware of the different
exam registration dates and deadlines set by ABIM and adhere to them. It is the
responsibility of the candidates to be aware of these issues.
Schedule an exam:
- Register for
the exam online during the above listed registration period.
- Once registered, a confirmation page will appear indicating successful
registration. This page provides a confirmation number, which is proof the
application has been transmitted to ABIM. Print and keep a copy of this page
for your records.
- After you have successfully registered, ABIM will forward your
information to the American
Board of Pediatrics. The American Board of
Pediatrics will confirm with
ABIM that your information has been forwarded to
Thompson Prometric,
which administers this exam on computer at its 400 test centers throughout
the U.S.
- When ABIM receives confirmation that your information is forwarded to
Thompson Prometric, you will receive a letter from ABIM that explains how to
schedule a testing center and date.
- YOUR NAME MUST MATCH ABIMS RECORDS BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR EXAM.
ABIM uses your full, official name in its records. To change your name, or
to correct the spelling of your name, you must notify ABIM in writing. ABIM
also requires your current contact information, both your mailing and e-mail
addresses, as well as your telephone number.
Update your
contact information online or send your changes to:
American Board of Internal Medicine
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3699
fax 215-446-3590 (use this fax number for name changes only)
e-mail request@abim.org (if you
can provide documentation in digital form; e.g. pdf).
- It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to be aware of and comply
with registration deadlines. In fairness to all candidates, ABIM adheres
firmly to its published deadlines for registration and late registration for
its examinations. Candidates are strongly urged to apply early in the
registration period.
- Contact the American Board
of Pediatrics for information about changing test center locations or
exam dates.
Registration Periods:
- Spring Adolescent Medicine Maintenance of Certification Exam: November 1
January 15
- Fall Adolescent Medicine Maintenance of Certification Exam: June 1
August 15
(For exam dates see Specific
Information About Each Exam, by Specialty.)
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Schedule a Sports Medicine Maintenance of Certification Exam
The Sports Medicine Maintenance of Certification Exam is developed jointly
with the American Board of Emergency Medicine, American Board of Family
Medicine, and American Board of Pediatrics.
Important Note: Each board establishes its own registration dates and
fees for the exam. Candidates certified by ABIM must be aware of the different
exam registration dates and deadlines set by ABIM and adhere to them. It is the
responsibility of the candidates to be aware of these issues.
Schedule an exam:
- Register
for the exam online during the above listed registration period.
- Once registered, a confirmation page will appear indicating successful
registration. This page provides a confirmation number, which is proof the
application has been transmitted to ABIM. Print and keep a copy of this page
for your records.
- Shortly after your application has been submitted, ABIM will forward
your information to the American Board of
Family Medicine. The American Board of Family Medicine will communicate
with you explaining how to schedule a testing location and exam at a
Thompson Prometric Test Center. Thompson Prometric administers the Sports
Medicine Exam for the American Board of Family Medicine
- YOUR NAME MUST MATCH ABIMS RECORDS BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR EXAM.
ABIM uses your full, official name in its records. To change your name, or
to correct the spelling of your name, you must notify ABIM in writing. ABIM
also requires your current contact information, both your mailing and e-mail
addresses, as well as your telephone number.
Update your
contact information online or send your changes to:
American Board of Internal Medicine
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3699
fax 215-446-3590 (use this fax number for name changes only)
e-mail request@abim.org (if you
can provide documentation in digital form; e.g. pdf).
- It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to be aware of and comply
with registration deadlines. In fairness to all candidates, ABIM adheres
firmly to its published deadlines for registration and late registration for
its examinations. Candidates are strongly urged to apply early in the
registration period.
- Contact the American
Board of Family Medicine for information about test center locations and
changing exam dates.
Registration Periods:
November 1 February 1
(For exam dates see Specific
Information About Each Exam, by Specialty.)
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Total Fee to Enroll in Maintenance of Certification
- $1,495 (includes one exam administration)
- $700 for each additional exam
- International Test Center Fee - $500
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Cancellation of Maintenance of Certification Program
- If your application for enrollment in the Maintainance of
Certification program is not approved, you will receive a refund less
the $145 processing fee.
- If you withdraw from the Maintenance of Certification program before
completing any Self-Evaluation Modules, you will receive a partial
refund; the $145 processing fee will be retained.
- Once you have completed a Self Evaluation Process module or an
examination, refunds are no longer available.
Cancellation of Maintenance of Certification Exam Registration
- You may cancel your registration for an exam through your Physician
Login page on the ABIM website. An immediate confirmation is issued for
online cancellations. ABIM will not accept telephone cancellations.
- When cancellation is received on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
on the cancellation deadline, the exam fee will be credited to a future
exam.
- The exam fee is forfeited if cancellation is received after 11:59
p.m. Eastern Time on the cancellation deadline or if an admitted
candidate fails to appear for the exam.
- ABIM will send you a letter regarding your examination fee status.
- Admission eligibility is immediately withdrawn once a cancellation
is confirmed. You will receive a letter stating that you can no longer
take the exam.
- There are no "extenuating circumstances" that will result in an
exception to these policies.
- IMPORTANT: Cancellations cannot be processed by Pearson Vue.
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Change or Cancel a Maintenance of Certification Exam
- Change - If you need to change your test center location, contact
Pearson VUE
directly at 1-800-601-3549. (Note: See separate information for the
Adolescent Medicine Exam and
Sports Medicine Exam).
- Emergency Reschedule - (Internal Medicine ONLY) If you miss your
appointment for your Internal Medicine Exam, you may
be able to reschedule for another day during the same administration period.
However, exams cannot be rescheduled less than 24 hours before the last date
that the exam is being offered and there is a $500 non-refundable exam
rescheduling fee. Also, test center seats are limited and you may have to
accept an appointment at a different test center, which may require travel.
To reschedule an exam, call ABIM at 1-800-441-2246, x3598. (Pearson VUE
cannot process emergency rescheduling appointments.)
- Cancel - If you need to cancel your application for admission to an
exam, you must contact ABIM
online. You will receive an immediate notification of your cancellation.
NOTE: ABIM cannot accept telephone cancellations. Pearson VUE does not
process cancellations. Important:
See Refund and Cancellation Policy.
- Responsibility for Deadline Compliance - It is the sole responsibility
of the candidate to be aware of and comply with registration deadlines. In
fairness to all candidates, the Board adheres firmly to its published
deadlines for registration and late registration for its examinations.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early in the registration period.
Scheduling Your Maintenance of Certification Exam
provides an overview of how to schedule exams, exam fees, and how to change
or cancel exams.
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