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. To request accommodations, please click on the “accommodations” button on your ABOS Dashboard and complete the form as you complete your ABOS Part I Application. All accommodations requests must be made by March 1st of the year of your examination. Please contact accommodations@abos.org with any questions.
ADA Accommodations
For candidates with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits that person in one or more major life events, has a record of such impairment or is regarded as having an impairment.
Breastfeeding Candidates
Breastfeeding Candidates who will need additional break time to pump may request a modified schedule. The ABOS provides an option for breastfeeding individuals to take the ABOS Part I Examination over a two-day period with additional break time and a semi-private or private space to allow for pumping.
Alternate Date
For Candidates unable to sit for the Part I Examination due to life events such as childbirth and pregnancy, medical issues, military deployment, or family tragedy, the ABOS offers an alternate date about 4-6 weeks after the initial administration. All requests for alternate date testing are reviewed by the ABOS Credentials Committee. If approved, Candidates may have to travel farther than preferred to an alternate Pearson Test Center with available seats.
To view the ABOS Part I Examination Timing Information, click here.
Those with any other examination accommodations questions should also contact accommodations@abos.org.
