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Technical Support for those taking the Knowledge Check-In at home/in office Expand/Collapse the ABIM alert.

Technical assistance on the day of your Knowledge Check-In assessment is available by chatting with a Pearson VUE agent. We are here to help! You may also call 800-606-0259 to reach an ABIM Customer Relationship Advocate, in the event you are unable to connect to a Pearson VUE agent.

ABIM Scheduled Maintenance… Expand/Collapse the ABIM alert.

ABIM.org will be going through scheduled maintenance from 6 p.m. ET, Sat., 4/24/21 to 6 a.m. ET, Sun., 4/25/21. During this time, the ABIM Physician Portal will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience.

Coronavirus Updates Expand/Collapse the ABIM alert.

At ABIM we are actively monitoring the ongoing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and will post regular updates about any changes to scheduled assessments.
Scheduled for an assessment this year? ABIM is working with Pearson VUE to ensure your safety throughout your exam day. Learn more about what to expect at test centers.
Please follow the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the most up-to-date information on the virus.

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Hospice & Palliative Medicine Maintenance of Certification Assessments

Hospice & Palliative Medicine MOC Exam Dates

You may schedule an appointment within the time frames listed below. After registering you will be prompted to select a specific appointment time to begin on exam day.

For assessment dates that are offered to candidates who have a documented disability that requires a special testing schedule, please see the Special Accommodation dates below.

Traditional MOC Exam Dates

MOC Exam Date Options Registration Dates
Fall 2021: Nov. 1, 2021 Dec. 1, 2020 through Aug. 15, 2021
Fall 2022: Nov. 1, 2022 Dec. 1, 2021 through Aug. 15, 2022

Knowledge Check-In Dates

NOTE: The Knowledge Check-In will no longer be offered after 2021 as we transition to the longitudinal assessment. 2020 was the final administration for this specialty. The traditional, 10-year MOC exam will continue as an option beyond 2021.

Special Accommodation Traditional MOC Exam Dates*

MOC Exam Date Options Registration Dates
Fall 2021: Nov. 15-19, 2021 Dec. 1, 2020 through Aug. 15, 2021
Fall 2022: Nov. 21-23,28,29, 2022 Dec. 1, 2021 through Aug. 15, 2022
* These exam dates are only offered to candidates who have a documented disability requiring a special testing schedule, as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please see the ABIM policy on Testing Accommodations for Exam Takers with Disabilities.

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
  • Cancellation deadline is two (2) days prior to scheduled examination date. (Example: For exams scheduled May 17, the cancellation deadline would be 11:59 p.m. ET on May 15.)
  • It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to be aware of and comply with seat scheduling deadlines. In fairness to all candidates, ABIM adheres firmly to its published seat scheduling deadlines for its examinations. Candidates are encouraged to apply early in the seat scheduling period.
  • Exam results Detailed score reports will be released within one to three months of the exam date.