Computer-Based Recertification

Recertification Application and Case List opens. Surgical cases can be entered into ABOS's Scribe system.

Deadline for Application, CMEs/SAEs, Finalized Case List, and Application Fee, submitted through your Diplomate Dashboard, by 4 pm ET

Late deadline with $350 late fee at 4 pm ET

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.

Deadline to pay Examination Fee.

Scheduling permits posted to the Diplomate Dashboard for those who have paid Examination Fee. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted.

All Recertification Examinations administered at Prometric Testing Centers begin

All Recertification Examinations administered at Prometric Testing Centers end

Examination results are posted to the Diplomate's Dashboard. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted.

Surgical cases can be entered into ABOS's Scribe system.

Application opens.

Deadline for Application, CMEs/SAEs, Finalized Case List, and Application Fee, submitted through your Diplomate Dashboard, by 4 pm ET

Late deadline with $350 late fee at 4 pm ET

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.

Deadline to pay Examination Fee.

Scheduling permits posted to the Diplomate Dashboard for those who have paid Examination Fee. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted.

All Recertification Examinations administered at Prometric Testing Centers

Examination results are posted to the Diplomate's Dashboard. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted.