Planning to take the ABP Certification Examination or other American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) exams? Below is a list of the pediatrics board exam dates.
2020 General Pediatrics Certifying Examination
The application must be completed and submitted by 3pm EST/EDT by the registration dates as below.
| Exam Date | Regular Registration | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 13 – 15, 2020 | Jan. 15, 2020 – March 31, 2020 | April 1, 2020 – May 15, 2020 |
More information about the General Pediatrics Certifying exam date and fees can be found on the ABP website.
2020 Subspecialty Initial Certification Examinations
The registration deadline for all of the following exams is 3 pm EST/EDT by the registration dates noted below
Spring 2021 Examinations
| Exam | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Pediatric Emergency Medicine | April 6, 2021 |
| Pediatric Hematology-Oncology | April 7, 2021 |
| Pediatric Rheumatology | April 20, 2021 |
| Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics | April 20, 2021 |
| Regular Registration | Aug. 3, 2020 – Sept. 30, 2020 |
| Late Registration | Oct. 1, 2020 – Oct. 30, 2020 |
Spring 2021 Exams Withdrawal Deadline is February 26, 2021
Summer and Fall 2020 Examinations
| Exam | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Sports Medicine | July 6-10, 2021 |
| Sleep Medicine | Nov. 3, 2021 |
| Pediatric Infectious Diseases | Nov. 9, 2021 |
| Pediatric Endocrinology | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Pediatric Gastroenterology | Nov. 16, 2021 |
| Regular Registration | Feb 1, 2021 – Mar. 31, 2021 |
| Late Registration | Apr. 1, 2021 – Apr. 30, 2021 |
2021 Sports Medicine Exam Withdrawal Deadline is June 14, 2021
Fall 2021 Exams Withdrawal Deadline is Oct. 25, 2021
More information about the Subspecialty Initial Certification exam date and fees can be found on the ABP website.
You can find information on what to expect the day of the exam as well as tips and resources for preparing for the exam on the NEJM Knowledge+ website and Learning+ blog.