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Summer 2018 exams affected by Hurricane Florence Expand/Collapse the ABIM alert.

ABIM knows that we have many physicians who may be affected by Hurricane Florence. If you live or work near the affected area, we understand that the hurricane may have impacted your ability to take your Summer 2018 exam as scheduled. We have developed a series of options to help you get through this process as smoothly as possible. If you have any questions, please call us at 1-800-441-ABIM (2246) or email request@abim.org.

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Sign in to your Physician Portal to view any remaining requirements for the year. Not completing these requirements by 12/31/18 could result in a change to your certification status.

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Sports Medicine Certification Exam

Sports Medicine Certification Exam Dates

The Sports Medicine Certification Program is jointly developed by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The examination is administered by ABFM to candidates from all four Boards at the same time in the same testing centers. The standard for passing the exam will be identical for all Boards.

Exam Dates

Exam Date Options Registration Dates Late Registration Dates*
2019: July 15-20, 2019 Feb. 20, 2019 through May 10, 2019 May 11, 2019 through May 24, 2019
* Requires a non-refundable fee

Important Notes

  • All deadlines are as of 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the dates listed above.
  • All dates are subject to change.
  • Read more about how to Change or Cancel an Exam.
  • Read more about Exam Fees and Refund Policy.
  • It is the candidate's responsibility to be aware of and comply with registration deadlines. In fairness to all candidates, ABIM adheres firmly to its published deadlines for registration and late registration for its exams. Candidates are encouraged to apply early in the registration period.
  • Exam results will be released within three months of the exam date.