Exam Dates and Fees for Subspecialties
Subspecialty Initial Certification Exam Dates and Fees
- Postponed 2020 Spring Exams (now scheduled for August): Adolescent Medicine, Child Abuse Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, or Pediatric Nephrology
- 2020 Summer and Fall Exams: Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Pediatric Transplant Hepatology, Pulmonology, or Sports Medicine
- 2021 Spring Exams: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Hematology-Oncology, or Rheumatology
- 2021 Summer and Fall Exams: Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Sleep Medicine, or Sports Medicine
- Computer or Technical Difficulties While Applying
- Test Accommodations
- Exam Withdrawal Information
Postponed 2020 Spring Exams (now scheduled in August)
All subspecialty initial certifying examinations that were scheduled to take place in March have been rescheduled for August. Fellows who were accepted to take an exam in Adolescent Medicine, Child Abuse Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, or Pediatric Nephrology had the option to reschedule their exam for any one of four testing dates (on Aug. 3, 10, 13, and 20) in three different weeks to provide as much flexibility as possible. Candidates may take the exam as scheduled, or they may cancel their exam reservation if they feel unsafe or unable to take the exam at a testing center in August. Candidates may cancel by contacting the ABP at sscert@abpeds.org. There is no penalty for canceling the exam in advance and candidates will get a full refund. Eligibility to take the exam will be extended by two years for all candidates who applied and were approved to take their exam in these four subspecialties this year if they choose to not take the exam in 2020. Exams for these subspecialties will be given again in 2022.
2020 Summer and Fall Exams
Registration and exam dates are updated as information becomes available. The deadline to register for ALL exams is 3 p.m. ET by the registration dates noted below.
Regular Registration: $2,900 (includes $750 processing fee)
Late Registration: $2,900 ($345 late fee waived in 2020 due to COVID-19 outbreak)
| Sports Medicine | July 7 – Aug. 4, 2020 |
| Pediatric Transplant Hepatology | Oct. 15, 2020 |
| Hospice and Palliative Medicine | Oct. 19, 2020 |
| Medical Toxicology | Oct. 22, 2020 |
| Pediatric Critical Care Medicine | Nov. 4, 2020 |
| Pediatric Cardiology | Nov. 5, 2020 |
| Pediatric Pulmonology | Nov. 17, 2020 |
| Regular Registration (login required) | Feb. 3, 2020 - March 31, 2020 (no exceptions)* |
| Late Registration (login required) | April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020 (no exceptions)* |
2020 Sports Medicine Exam Withdrawal Deadline**: June 15, 2020
Fall 2020 Exams Withdrawal Deadline**: Oct. 9, 2020
2021 Spring Exams
Registration and exam dates are updated as information becomes available. The deadline to register for ALL exams is 3 p.m. ET by the registration dates noted below.
Regular Registration: $2,900 (includes $750 processing fee)
Late Registration: $3,245 (includes $345 late fee)
| 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 (login required) | Aug. 3, 2020 - Sept. 30, 2020 (no exceptions)* |
| Late Registration (login required) | Oct. 1, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 (no exceptions)* |
Spring 2021 Exams Withdrawal Deadline**: Feb. 26, 2021
2021 Summer and Fall Exams
Registration and exam dates are updated as information becomes available. The deadline to register for ALL exams is 3 p.m. ET by the registration dates noted below.
Regular Registration: $2,900 (includes $750 processing fee)
Late Registration: $3,245 (includes $345 late fee)
| Sports Medicine | TBD by ABFM |
| Sleep Medicine | Nov. 3, 2021 |
| Pediatric Infectious Diseases | Nov. 9, 2021 |
| Pediatric Endocrinology | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Pediatric Gastroenterology | Nov. 16, 2021 |
| Pediatric Hospital Medicine | Nov. 17-18, 2021 |
| Regular Registration (login required) | Feb. 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021 (no exceptions)* |
| Late Registration (login required) | April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021 (no exceptions)* |
2021 Sports Medicine Exam Withdrawal Deadline**: TBD
Fall 2021 Exams Withdrawal Deadline**: TBD
*Computer or Technical Difficulties
Computer or technical issues, operator error, or difficulties arising from username or password problems, e.g., forgotten password or inability to log in to the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) application system due to an inconsistency with the spelling of names, must be resolved and the application completed and submitted before the 3 p.m. ET deadline. Please be aware that it can take up to 48 business hours (excluding weekends) to resolve certain technical difficulties. The ABP makes every effort to assist with these issues promptly; however, applicants are responsible for verifying their ability to apply well before the deadline. No exceptions will be allowed for applicants who miss the application deadline.
Test Accommodations
Applicants who require test accommodations must notify the ABP by submitting a completed New Request Form (PDF) or Repeat Request Form (PDF).
**Exam Withdrawal Information
If you wish to withdraw your application and receive the refundable exam fee, the ABP must receive a signed notification by the deadline date. The processing and late fees, if applicable, will be retained by the ABP. Fees are not transferable.
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