Computer-Based Recertification

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 Dashboard

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.

Recertification Examinations administration begins at Pearson Vue Test Centers 

Recertification Examinations administration end at Pearson Vue Test Centers 

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