Dates and Fees
2025 Specialty Certifying Exam
| March 3, 2025 - April 11, 2025 | $1,040 |
| April 12, 2025 - April 25, 2025 | $1,040 + $360 late fee = $1,400 |
| June 30, 2025 - August 1, 2025 | $1,225 |
| August 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 | $1,225 + $400 late fee = $1,625 |
| Standard 12-month | July 1, 2024- June 30, 2025 |
| 18-month | January 1, 2024- June 30, 2025 |
After approval, if the candidate experiences an event that prevents sitting for the Certifying Examination, ABOG should be notified immediately. ABOG will review the request and determine whether the circumstances warrant a refund. Policies related to Fees and Refunds can be found here.
The results of the Certifying Examination will be reported online to each candidate no later than six weeks following the Friday of their examination week.
| March 3, 2025 | Applications available online |
| April 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m. CT | First deadline to apply without a late fee |
| April 25, 2025, 11:59 p.m. CT | Second deadline to apply without an additional late fee |
| June 30, 2025 | Candidates will be notified of application approval and week assignment |
| August 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. CT | Last day for receipt of case lists, photo, and exam fee without late fee |
| August 15, 2025, 11:59 p.m. CT | Final deadline for receipt of case lists, photo, and exam fee. No case lists or fees will be accepted after this date |
| Certifying Exam Weeks | October 6 - 9, 2025 | October 27 - 30, 2025 | November 10 - 13, 2025 | December 8 - 11, 2025 |