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ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA)
2019 Computer-Based Recertification Examination
2019 Oral Recertification Examination
2020 Computer-Based Recertification Examination
2020 Oral Recertification Examination

ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA)
January 2 Knowledge Sources Posted on ABOS Diplomate Dashboard
April 15 Assessment Window opens
May 20 Assessment Window closes
The ABOS suggests that those taking the ABOS WLA submit their Application, Application Fee, CMEs/SAEs, and Case List by December 1 of Year 7 of their 10-Year Cycle. They must submit it by December 1 of Year 9. You can use the other schedules listed below to see dates regarding the Application.


2019 Computer-Based Recertification Examinations 

December 3
2018
Deadline for Application, CMEs/SAEs, Finalized Case List, and Application Fee, submitted through your Diplomate Dashboard, by 4 pm ET
December 17
2018
Late deadline with $350 late fee
March 2019 Credentials Committee meets to determine approval of Recertification Applicants. Diplomates receive an email when the Credentials Committee decision letters are posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal.
May 31
2019
Deadline to pay Examination Fee.
June 2019 Scheduling permits posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted.
August 1 - September 30
2019
Examinations administered at Prometric Testing Centers
November
2019
Examination results are posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted. 


2019 Oral Recertification Examinations

December 3
2018
Deadline for Application, CMEs/SAEs, Finalized Case List, and Application Fee, submitted through your Diplomate Dashboard, by 4 pm ET
December 17
2018
Late deadline with $350 late fee
March 2019 Credentials Committee meets to determine approval of Recertification Applicants. Diplomates receive an email when the Credentials Committee decision letters are posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal.
April 2019 List of 12 selected cases posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted. Diplomates begin uploading required documents.
June 7 2019 Deadline for uploading required documents and paying examination fee. Admission cards posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted. 
June 14
2019
Late deadline for uploading required documents and paying examination fee.
July 22
2019
Oral examinations administered at Palmer House in Chicago
August
2019
Examination results posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted. 


2020 Computer-Based Recertification Examinations 

January 2
2019
Recertification Application opens. Surgical cases can be entered into ABOS's Scribe system.
December 2
2019
Deadline for Application, CMEs/SAEs, Finalized Case List, and Application Fee, submitted through your Diplomate Dashboard, by 4 pm ET
December 16
2019
Late deadline with $350 late fee
March 2020 Credentials Committee meets to determine approval of Recertification Applicants. Diplomates receive an email when the Credentials Committee decision letters are posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal.
May 31
2020
Deadline to pay Examination Fee.
June 2020 Scheduling permits posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted.
August 1 - September 30
2020
Examinations administered at Prometric Testing Centers
November
2020
Examination results are posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted. 


2020 Oral Recertification Examinations

January 2
2019
Recertification Application opens. Surgical cases can be entered into ABOS's Scribe system.
December 2
2019
Deadline for Application, CMEs/SAEs, Finalized Case List, and Application Fee, submitted through your Diplomate Dashboard, by 4 pm ET
December 16
2019
Late deadline with $350 late fee
March 2020 Credentials Committee meets to determine approval of Recertification Applicants. Diplomates receive an email when the Credentials Committee decision letters are posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal.
April 2020 List of 12 selected cases posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted. Diplomates begin uploading required documents.
June 5 2020 Deadline for uploading required documents and paying examination fee. Admission cards posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted. 
June 12
2020
Late deadline for uploading required documents and paying examination fee.
July 20
2020
Oral examinations administered at Palmer House in Chicago
August
2020
Examination results posted to the Diplomate's Password-Protected Portal. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted. 
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  • CME/SAE
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  • Application Instructions
  • Examination Tutorial
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  • Examination Tutorial
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  • Frequently Asked Questions
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