Certificate of Added Qualification
Sports Medicine Important Dates
To register for your exam, be sure to begin your application and submit associated fees prior to the "Final Deadline to Submit Online Application."
Summer 2026 Sports Medicine Exam Important Dates
| Deadline Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins (Online Application Available) | February 6, 2026 |
| First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No late fee) | April 6, 2026 |
| Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Includes $100 late fee) | May 18, 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation | May 18, 2026 |
| Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements | June 1, 2026 |
| Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Exam | June 1, 2026 |
| Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location | June 22, 2026 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Exam without Cancellation Fee | 30 days prior to your scheduled exam |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Exam without Seat Fee | 5 days prior to your scheduled exam |
| Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location | 48 hours prior to your scheduled exam |
| Certification and Continuing Certification Exam Dates | July 7-11, 2026 |
| Exam Results (Tentative) | August 21, 2026 |
| Deadline to Complete Sports Fellowship Training (Only applicable to physicians applying to take the certification exam) | October 31, 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Fellowship Completion Documentation | December 31, 2026 |
Fall 2026 Sports Medicine Exam Important Dates
| Deadline Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins (Online Application Available) | July 10, 2026 |
| First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No late fee) | August 17, 2026 |
| Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Includes $100 late fee) | September 21, 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations Documentation | September 21, 2026 |
| Deadline to Clear Pending Requirements | October 12, 2026 |
| Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for Exam | October 12, 2026 |
| Deadline to Select Testing Date/Location | October 22, 2026 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Exam without Cancellation Fee | 30 days prior to your scheduled exam |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Exam without Seat Fee | 5 days prior to your scheduled exam |
| Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location | 48 hours prior to your scheduled exam |
| Certification and Continuing Certification Exam Dates | November 9-18, 2026 (excluding Sundays) |
| Exam Results (Tentative) | December 18, 2026 |
| Deadline to Complete Sports Fellowship Training (Only applicable to physicians applying to take the certification exam) | February 28, 2027 |
| Deadline to Submit Fellowship Completion Documentation | April 30, 2027 |
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