ABEM Exam Schedules 2026

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ABEM Qualifying Examination

The Qualifying Examination is administered one week each fall in over 200 computer-based Pearson VUE centers in the US and Canada.

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees Late Dates & Fees
2026 Exam Dates October 29 – November 7, 2026
Application & Registration May 4 – September 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST
$960
September 9 – October 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST
$1,260


All dates are subject to change. For the complete list of all ABP exams and their schedules, please visit their website.