Important Dates

Specialty Certification 

2023 

• June 30 Candidates Notified to Submit Case Lists, Photograph, and Exam Fee for 2023 Certifying Exam

• July 24 2023 Qualifying Exam

• Aug 1 Last Day for Receipt of Case Lists, Photograph, Exam Fee without Additional Late Fee for 2023 Certifying Exam

• Aug 16 Final Deadline to Submit Case Lists and Exam Fee for 2023 Certifying Exam

• Oct 9-12 2023 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 1

• Oct 23-26 2023 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 2

• Nov 6-9 2023 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 3

• Dec 4-7 2023 Specialty Certifying Exam Week 4

Subspecialty Certification

2023

• May 22 2024 Certifying Exam Applications Available Online

• July 6 Deadline to Apply for 2024 Certifying Exam without Additional Late Fee

• July 21 Final Deadline to Apply for 2024 Certifying Exam

• July 24 2023 Qualifying Exam

• Sept Candidates Notified to Submit Case Lists, Thesis, Photograph, and Exam Fee for 2024 Certifying Exam

• Sept 29 Last Day to Submit Thesis, Photograph, and Exam Fee for 2024 Certifying Exam

• Dec 31 End of Case List Collection Period for 2024 Certifying Exam

2024

• Jan 3 2024 Qualifying Exam Applications Available

• Feb 1 Final Deadline to Edit and Submit Case Lists for 2024 Certifying Exam
• Feb 16 Last Day to Apply and Pay for the 2024 Qualifying Exam Without Late Fee

• Mar 1 Final Deadline to Apply and Pay for 2024 Qualifying Exam

• Apr 15-18 2024 Subspecialty Certifying Exams
• Apr 26 Last Day to Reserve Seat at Pearson VUE for 2024 Qualifying Exam Prior to Seat Block Release

• July 22 2024 Qualifying Exam

Maintenance of Certification

2023

• Oct 2 MIGS and PAG Focused Practice Designation Exams

• Nov 15 Deadline to apply for the 2023 MOC Program at 11:59 p.m. CT

• Dec 15 Deadline to finish requirements for the 2023 MOC Program at 11:59 p.m. CT