Certificate of Added Qualification
Adolescent Medicine Important Dates
All deadlines listed below are consistent with the American Board of Pediatrics, the administrator of the Adolescent Medicine exam. To avoid a late registration fee, begin your application and submit all associated fees prior to the "First Deadline to Submit Online Application."
2026 Adolescent Medicine Initial and Continuing Certification Exam
| Deadline Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins (Online Application Available) | October 17, 2025 |
| First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No Late Fee Assessed) | November 17, 2025 |
| Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee) | December 1, 2025 |
| Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation | December 1, 2025 |
| Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements | December 8, 2025 |
| Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Examination | December 8, 2025 |
| Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location | March 6, 2026 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Examination without Seat Fee | 5 days prior to scheduled exam |
| Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location | 48 hours prior to scheduled exam |
| Initial Certification Exam Daye | April 15, 2026 |
| Continuing Certification Exam Dates | January 17 - September 30, 2026 |
| Exam Results | To Be Determined |
| Deadline to Complete Adolescent Fellowship Training (Only applicable to physicians applying to take the certification exam) | July 31, 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Fellowship Completion Documentation | September 30, 2026 |
2026 Adolescent Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (MOCA-Peds)
| Deadline Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | October 1, 2025 |
| ABFM Begins Sending Platform Registration Communications | 1-2 Weeks After Application Completion |
| First Deadline to Submit Online Application | November 17, 2025 |
| Final Deadline to Submit Online Application | December 1, 2025 |
| Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation | December 1, 2025 |
| Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements | December 8, 2025 |
| Participation Begins | Mid-January 2026 |
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