Rheumatology 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 |
|---|---|
| Spring 2021: Apr. 22, 2021 | Dec. 1, 2020 through Feb. 28, 2021 |
| Fall 2021: Oct. 26, 2021 | Dec. 1, 2020 through Aug. 15, 2021 |
| Spring 2022: Apr. 11, 2022 | Dec. 1, 2021 through Feb. 28, 2022 |
| Fall 2022: Nov. 3, 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. The traditional, 10-year MOC exam will continue as an option beyond 2021.
| Knowledge Check-In Date Options* | Registration Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021: Mar. 5 or 6, 2021 | Dec. 1, 2020 through Jan. 15, 2021 | |
| Fall 2021: Sept. 17 or 18, 2021 | Dec. 1, 2020 through Aug. 15, 2021 | |
| * In order to take this assessment online (outside of a test center at a location of your choosing) you must perform and pass a system check on the computer you plan to use to take the exam. | ||
Special Accommodation Traditional MOC Exam Dates*
| MOC Exam Date Options | Registration Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021: Apr. 26-30, 2021 | Dec. 1, 2020 through Feb. 28, 2021 | |
| Fall 2021: Oct. 25-29, 2021 | Dec. 1, 2020 through Aug. 15, 2021 | |
| Spring 2022: Apr. 25-29, 2022 | Dec. 1, 2021 through Feb. 28, 2022 | |
| 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. | ||
Special Accommodation Knowledge Check-In Dates*
NOTE: The Knowledge Check-In will no longer be offered after 2021 as we transition to the longitudinal assessment. The traditional, 10-year MOC exam will continue as an option beyond 2021.
| Knowledge Check-In Date Options** | Registration Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021: Mar. 5-11, 2021 | Dec. 1, 2020 through Jan. 15, 2021 | |
| Fall 2021: Sept. 13-18, 2021 | Dec. 1, 2020 through Jul. 15, 2021 | |
| * These 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. | ||
| ** In order to take this assessment online (outside of a test center at a location of your choosing) you must perform and pass a system specification check on the computer you plan to use to take the exam. | ||
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.