The Late (Final) Deadline to submit Applications and Case Lists for the 2027 ABOS Part II Examination is 4 pm ET on August 15, 2026.
Applications for the 2027 ABOS Part I Examination will be available by September 30, 2026, and due December 1, 2026.
Application and registration available by logging in to your ABOS Dashboard
Diplomates: Deadline for Application, Registration, Finalized Case List, and Application Fee, submitted through your ABOS Dashboard, by 4 pm ET
Diplomates: Late deadline for Application, Registration, Finalized Case List, Application Fee, and Late Fee, submitted through your Diplomate Dashboard, by 4 pm ET Candidates: Registration deadline
Credentials Committee meets to determine admissibility.
Deadline to apply for Examination Accommodations
Notification of admission is posted online.
Examination scheduling begins
Examination administered at Pearson VUE Testing Centers.
Examination results available on ABOS Dashboard
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