Subspecialty Certifying Examinations

Every two years, the ABP offers certifying examinations for subspecialties that are administered by the ABP or co-sponsored by multiple ABMS boards and the examination is administered by a board other than the ABP. The Sports Medicine Certifying Examination, administered by the American Board of Family Medicine, is a yearly examination. Subspecialty examinations administered by the ABP are half-day exams consisting of multiple-choice questions. To prepare for the exam, you may review the following for your subspecialty:

Log into the ABP Portfolio to apply for the exam.

Important Information for all Candidates

Most Prometric testing centers in the United States and Canada have resumed testing at either full or limited occupancy. Masks must be worn for the duration of your time in the Prometric test center. All Prometric staff will wear masks, and test centers will operate with enhanced cleaning protocols. Exam candidates who are ill on the day of their scheduled exam appointment should contact the ABP and should not go to the test center. Please refer to Prometric website to determine what to expect at your testing center.

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