The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) provides reasonable examination accommodations to individuals who meet certain requirements. All requests for accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis after the submission of required documentation. Those who need examination accommodations per the ADA should complete this form, attach supporting documents, and email all documents to accommodations@abos.org.
Breastfeeding candidates who need time to pump may request it by completing this form. The ABOS provides an option for breastfeeding individuals to take the ABOS Part I Examination over a two-day period with additional break time each day to allow for pumping. Those with any other examination accommodations questions should also contact accommodations@abos.org.
To view the ABOS Part I Examination Timing Information, click here.
Additional information about examination accommodations will be provided by Pearson Vue. However, please contact accommodations@abos.org to assist you with your accommodation needs.