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Taking the Sports Medicine Exam Schedule a Maintenance of Certification Exam Schedule a Certification Exam

Overview / Guide

Passing the ABIM exam is a requirement for both Certification and Maintenance of Certification. All ABIM exams are computer-based and most are administered by Pearson VUE unless otherwise noted.

Exceptions:
Exams in Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine are administered by a different certifying board and/or testing company. Click the following links to schedule the:

Schedule a Certification Exam

Schedule a Certification Exam

To schedule an exam, including arranging for your payment, login and register during the registration period listed below.

Registration Periods:

(For exam dates see Specific Information About Each Exam, by Specialty.)

Schedule an exam:

Steps to schedule all Certification exams other than Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine:

  • Complete and submit an application form.
  • Once submitted, a confirmation page will appear indicating successful registation. This page provides a confirmation number, which is proof the application has been transmitted to ABIM. Print and keep a copy of this page for your records.
  • Before electronically signing and submitting your application, you will be asked to read the following statement:

    "By this application to the American Board of Internal Medicine (the "ABIM"), I agree to be bound by the terms, conditions, and rules set forth in the ABIM's Policies and Procedures for Certification and in this Web site, as they may be amended from time to time.

    I understand that by applying, I am entering into a contract with the American Board of Internal Medicine to provide certain health care operations services, including practice assessment and evaluations. The ABIM HIPAA Business Associate Agreement is a part of this contract.

    I agree to indemnify, release, and hold harmless the ABIM, its employees, officers, directors, members, agents, and those furnishing information about me to the ABIM from any claims, liability, or damage by reason of any of their acts or omissions, done in good faith, in connection with this application, information furnished to the ABIM, the evaluation of my qualifications, and examinations.

    I understand that the ABIM may use my examination performance, training program evaluations, self evaluations of knowledge and practice performance, and other information for research purposes, including collaboration with other research investigators and scientific publications. In such research, the Board will not identify specific individuals, hospitals, or practice associations. All practice performance data is HIPAA compliant.

    I also understand that ABIM utilizes data forensic techniques that use statistical analyses of test-response data to identify patterns of test fraud, including cheating and piracy.

    I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the information given in my application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs.

    I agree to be legally bound by the foregoing."

  • YOUR NAME MUST MATCH ABIM™S RECORDS BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR EXAM. ABIM uses your full, official name in its records. To change your name, or to correct the spelling of your name, you must notify ABIM in writing. ABIM also requires your current contact information, both your mailing and e-mail addresses, as well as your telephone number. Update your contact information online or send your changes to:
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    510 Walnut Street, Suite 1700
    Philadelphia, PA 19106-3699
    fax 215-446-3590 (use this fax number for name changes only)
    e-mail request@abim.org (if you can provide documentation in digital form; e.g. pdf).
  • Shortly after your application has been submitted, ABIM will send you a letter, which will include the following:
    • Test dates for your Certification exam
    • Instructions to contact Pearson VUE Test Centers to choose your test center and schedule your exam appointment. Pearson VUE administers ABIM™s exams at its locations worldwide.
  • Contact Pearson VUE to schedule your exam appointment and test center location as soon as you receive your examination confirmation notice from ABIM.
  • Seat assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. (Pearson VUE Test Centers have limited seating.)
  • When speaking with the Pearson VUE representative, provide your ABIM candidate number and confirm which Certification exam you will be taking.
  • Be sure to get an "order number" from the Pearson VUE representative.
  • Watch for a confirmation e-mail or fax message from Pearson VUE with scheduling details for your exam. Contact Pearson VUE if you do not receive this confirmation within a day of your original call. (If you do not receive a confirmation within one week, check your spam or blocking filter.)
  • Make sure to complete the Certification exam tutorial before your exam date.
  • Note: If your application is not approved, you will be notified when ABIM has determined that you are not eligible for admission to an exam. For refund information, see Cancellation and Refund Policies.
  • It is the sole responsibility of the candidate 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 examinations. Candidates are strongly urged to apply early in the registration period.
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Schedule an Adolescent Medicine Certification Exam

This exam is a pencil and paper exam developed jointly with the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). It is administered by ABP at four test centers nationally: Chapel Hill, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; and South San Francisco, CA.

Important Note: Each board establishes its own registration dates and fees for the exam. Candidates certified by ABIM must be aware of the different exam registration dates and deadlines set by ABIM and adhere to them. It is the responsibility of the candidates to be aware of these issues.

To schedule an Adolescent Medicine Certification exam, including arranging for your payment, login and register during the registration period listed below.

Registration Periods:

(For exam dates see Specific Information About Each Exam, by Specialty.)

Schedule an exam:

  • Complete and submit an application form.
  • Once submitted, a confirmation page will appear indicating successful registration. This page provides a confirmation number, which is proof the application has been transmitted to ABIM. Print and keep a copy of this page for your records.
  • Before electronically signing and submitting your application, you will be asked to read the following statement:

    "By this application to the American Board of Internal Medicine (the "ABIM"), I agree to be bound by the terms, conditions, and rules set forth in the ABIM's Policies and Procedures for Certification and in this Web site, as they may be amended from time to time.

    I understand that by applying, I am entering into a contract with the American Board of Internal Medicine to provide certain health care operations services, including practice assessment and evaluations. The ABIM HIPAA Business Associate Agreement is a part of this contract.

    I agree to indemnify, release, and hold harmless the ABIM, its employees, officers, directors, members, agents, and those furnishing information about me to the ABIM from any claims, liability, or damage by reason of any of their acts or omissions, done in good faith, in connection with this application, information furnished to the ABIM, the evaluation of my qualifications, and examinations.

    I understand that the ABIM may use my examination performance, training program evaluations, self evaluations of knowledge and practice performance, and other information for research purposes, including collaboration with other research investigators and scientific publications. In such research, the Board will not identify specific individuals, hospitals, or practice associations. All practice performance data is HIPAA compliant.

    I also understand that ABIM utilizes data forensic techniques that use statistical analyses of test-response data to identify patterns of test fraud, including cheating and piracy.

    I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the information given in my application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs.

    I agree to be legally bound by the foregoing."

  • YOUR NAME MUST MATCH ABIM™S RECORDS BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR EXAM. ABIM uses your full, official name in its records. To change your name, or to correct the spelling of your name, you must notify ABIM in writing. ABIM also requires your current contact information, both your mailing and e-mail addresses, as well as your telephone number. Update your contact information online or send your changes to:
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    510 Walnut Street, Suite 1700
    Philadelphia, PA 19106-3699
    fax 215-446-3590 (use this fax number for name changes only)
    e-mail request@abim.org (if you can provide documentation in digital form; e.g. pdf).
  • Shortly after your application has been submitted, you will be sent additional information about the administration of the paper and pencil exam.
  • Note: If your application is not approved, you will be notified when ABIM has determined that you are not eligible for admission to an exam. For refund information, see Cancellation and Refund Policies.
  • It is the sole responsibility of the candidate 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 examinations. Candidates are strongly urged to apply early in the registration period.
  • Contact the American Board of Pediatrics for information about changing test center locations.
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Schedule a Sports Medicine Certification Exam

The Sports Medicine Certification Exam is developed jointly with the American Board of Emergency Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, and American Board of Pediatrics.

Important Note: Each board establishes its own registration dates and fees for the exam. Candidates certified by ABIM must be aware of the different exam registration dates and deadlines set by ABIM and adhere to them. It is the responsibility of the candidates to be aware of these issues.

To schedule a Sports Medicine Certification exam, including arranging for your payment, login and register during the registration period listed below.

Registration Periods:

(For exam dates see Specific Information About Each Exam, by Specialty.)

Schedule an exam:

  • Complete and submit an application form.
  • Once submitted, a confirmation page will appear, indicating successful registration. This page provides a confirmation number, which is proof the application has been transmitted to ABIM. Print and keep a copy of this page for your records.
  • Before electronically signing and submitting your application, you will be asked to read the following statement:

    "By this application to the American Board of Internal Medicine (the "ABIM"), I agree to be bound by the terms, conditions, and rules set forth in the ABIM's Policies and Procedures for Certification and in this Web site, as they may be amended from time to time.

    I understand that by applying, I am entering into a contract with the American Board of Internal Medicine to provide certain health care operations services, including practice assessment and evaluations. The ABIM HIPAA Business Associate Agreement is a part of this contract.

    I agree to indemnify, release, and hold harmless the ABIM, its employees, officers, directors, members, agents, and those furnishing information about me to the ABIM from any claims, liability, or damage by reason of any of their acts or omissions, done in good faith, in connection with this application, information furnished to the ABIM, the evaluation of my qualifications, and examinations.

    I understand that the ABIM may use my examination performance, training program evaluations, self evaluations of knowledge and practice performance, and other information for research purposes, including collaboration with other research investigators and scientific publications. In such research, the Board will not identify specific individuals, hospitals, or practice associations. All practice performance data is HIPAA compliant.

    I also understand that ABIM utilizes data forensic techniques that use statistical analyses of test-response data to identify patterns of test fraud, including cheating and piracy.

    I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the information given in my application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs.

    I agree to be legally bound by the foregoing."

  • YOUR NAME MUST MATCH ABIM™S RECORDS BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR EXAM. ABIM uses your full, official name in its records. To change your name, or to correct the spelling of your name, you must notify ABIM in writing. ABIM also requires your current contact information, both your mailing and e-mail addresses, as well as your telephone number. Update your contact information online or send your changes to:
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    510 Walnut Street, Suite 1700
    Philadelphia, PA 19106-3699
    fax 215-446-3590 (use this fax number for name changes only)
    e-mail request@abim.org (if you can provide documentation in digital form; e.g. pdf).
  • Shortly after your application has been submitted, ABIM will forward your information to the American Board of Family Medicine. The American Board of Family Medicine will communicate with you explaining how to schedule a testing location and exam at a Thompson Prometric Test Center. Thompson Prometric administers the Sports Medicine Exam for the American Board of Family Medicine
  • Note: If your application is not approved, you will be notified when ABIM has determined that you are not eligible for admission to an exam. For refund information, see Cancellation and Refund Policies.
  • It is the sole responsibility of the candidate 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 examinations. Candidates are strongly urged to apply early in the registration period.
  • Contact the American Board of Family Medicine for information about test center locations and changing exam dates.
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Fees for Certification Exam

Total Fee:

  • Internal Medicine Certification Exam: $1,230
  • Subspecialty Certification Exams: $1,905 (except for Transplant Hepatology, Interventional Cardiology, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
  • Subspecialty Certification Exams: $2,300 (Transplant Hepatology, Interventional Cardiology, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
  • Late Registration fee for 2009 Certification Exams (non-refundable): $400
    ABIM will send candidates an invoice for the examination fee.
  • International Test Center Fee - $500

Cancellation and Refund Policies:

  • You can cancel your application for admission to an exam online. An immediate confirmation is issued for online cancellations. ABIM will not accept telephone cancellations.
  • 85% of the exam fee will be refunded if cancellation is received on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the cancellation deadline.
  • 50% of the exam fee will be refunded when cancellation is received between 12:00 midnight Eastern Time on the day after the cancellation deadline and 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the day prior to the exam, or for Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine, on the day prior to the examination administration period.
  • 85% of the exam fee will be refunded if your application is disapproved.
  • No refund will be issued if cancellation is received after 12:00 midnight Eastern Time on the day of the exam.
  • Late fees are non-refundable.
  • ABIM will send you a financial transaction statement regarding the examination fee.
  • Admission eligibility is immediately withdrawn once a cancellation is confirmed. You will receive a letter stating that you can no longer take the exam or if an admitted candidate fails to appear for the exam.
  • There are no "extenuating circumstances" that will result in an exception to these policies.
  • IMPORTANT: Cancellations cannot be processed by Pearson Vue.
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Change or Cancel a Certification Exam

  • Change - If you need to change your Test Center location, contact Pearson VUE directly at 1-800-601-3549. (Note: See separate information for the Adolescent Medicine Exam and Sports Medicine Exam.)
  • Emergency Reschedule - (Internal Medicine ONLY) If you miss your appointment for your Internal Medicine Exam, you may be able to reschedule for another day during the same administration period. However, exams cannot be rescheduled less than 24 hours before the last date that the exam is being offered and there is a $500 non-refundable exam rescheduling fee. Also, test center seats are limited and you may have to accept an appointment at a different test center, which may require travel. To reschedule an exam, call ABIM at 1-800-441-2246, x3598. (Pearson VUE cannot process emergency rescheduling appointments.)
  • Cancel - If you need to cancel your application for admission to an exam, you must contact ABIM online. You will receive an immediate notification of your cancellation. NOTE: ABIM cannot accept telephone cancellations. Pearson VUE does not process cancellations. Important: See Refund and Cancellation Policies.
  • Responsibility for Deadline Compliance - It is the sole responsibility of the candidate 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 examinations. Candidates are strongly urged to apply early in the registration period.

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