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.
2023 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. 10, 11, or 12, 2023 | Jan. 17, 2023 – March 31, 2023 | April 1, 2023 – May 16, 2023 |
More information about the General Pediatrics Certifying exam date and fees can be found on the ABP website.
2023 Subspecialty Examinations
The registration deadline for all of the following exams is 3 pm EST/EDT by the registration dates noted below
Fall 2023 Examinations
| Exam | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Sports Medicine | July 11-15, 2023 |
| Pediatric Infectious Diseases | Nov. 2, 2023 |
| Pediatric Endocrinology | Nov. 8, 2023 |
| Pediatric Gastroenterology | Nov. 9, 2023 |
| Sleep Medicine | Nov. 21, 2023 |
| Regular Registration | Feb 1, 2023 – Mar. 30, 2023 |
| Late Registration | Mar. 31, 2023 – Apr. 28, 2023 |
2023 Sports Medicine Exam Withdrawal Deadline is Jun 12, 2023
All other Fall 2023 Exams Withdrawal Deadline is Oct. 23, 2023
2024 Subspecialty Examinations
The registration deadline for all of the following exams is 3 pm EST/EDT by the registration dates noted below
Spring 2024 Examinations
| Exam | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Child Abuse Pediatrics | March 27, 2024 |
| Adolescent Medicine | April 2, 2024 |
| Pediatric Nephrology | April 3, 2024 |
| Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine | April 4, 2024 |
| Sleep Medicine | Nov. 21, 2023 |
| Regular Registration | Aug. 1, 2023 – Oct. 2, 2023 |
| Late Registration | Oct. 3, 2023 – Oct. 31, 2023 |
Child Abuse Pediatrics Exam Withdrawal Deadline: February 23, 2024
Withdrawal deadline for the other spring exams: February 26, 2024
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.