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ABIM General Internal Medicine Exam Schedules
ABIM Certification Exam (Initial Certification)
| Exam Dates | Registration Dates | Late Registration Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 2024: Aug. 15, 20, 26, 28, 29, 2024 | Dec. 1, 2023 – Apr. 15, 2024 | Apr. 16, 2024– Apr. 28, 2024 |
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ABIM Maintenance of Certification Exam (Traditional MOC Exam)
| Exam Dates | Registration Dates |
|---|---|
| Spring 2024: Apr. 2, 4, or 8, 2024 | Dec. 1, 2023 through Feb. 28, 2024 |
| Fall 2024: Oct. 8, 14, or 15, 2024 | Dec. 1, 2023 through Aug. 15, 2024 |
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ABIM Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment (LKA) Quarterly Question Schedule
| Quarter 1 | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan. 1, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
| 2 | Apr. 1, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
| 3 | Jul. 1, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
| 4 | Oct. 1, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
*LKA questions expire at the end of each quarter and are unavailable to be answered after that date. You can choose not to open up to 100 questions over the 5 years.
For the complete list of all ABIM exams and their schedules, please visit their website.