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 |
After approval, if the candidate experiences an event that prevents sitting for the Certifying Examination, ABOG should be notified immediately. If the review committee agrees that the request is due to circumstances beyond the control of the candidate, the examination portion of the fee may be refunded.
The results of the Certifying Examination will be reported online to each candidate no later than six weeks following their examination.
| 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 to submit case lists and a photo and to pay the exam fee |
| August 1, 2025 | 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 |