Become Certified

Dates and Deadlines

Important dates and deadlines related to your certification process will be featured on this page and regularly updated as new information becomes available to ABFM.

Dates and Deadlines
  • If you expect to complete training by June 30, you will be notified when the application for the April exam is available in your MyABFM Portfolio. 
  • If you expect to complete your training between July 1 and October 31, you may be eligible to apply for the April examination based on a recommendation from your residency program director. This will need to be submitted through the Resident Training Management (RTM) system. 

Fall 2025 One-Day Exam Important Dates

Deadline DescriptionDate
Registration Begins (Online Application Available)July 11, 2025
First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No Late Fee Assessed)August 18, 2025
Priority Seating Ends (For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date)September 8, 2025
Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee)September 22, 2025
Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations DocumentationSeptember 22, 2025
Last Day to Complete All Certification Activity Requirements for ExaminationSeptember 22, 2025
Deadline to Clear Pending RequirementsOctober 13, 2025
Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for ExaminationOctober 13, 2025
Deadline to Select Testing Date/LocationOctober 23, 2025
All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be CompletedDecember 31, 2025
Deadline to Withdraw from Examination without Cancellation Fee30 days prior to scheduled exam
Deadline to Withdraw from Examination without Seat Fee5 days prior to scheduled exam
Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location48 hours prior to scheduled exam
Fall Examination DatesNovember 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 and 18, 2025
Examination Results (Tentative)December 26, 2025
  • If you expect to complete your residency training between November 1 and December 31, you will be notified when the application for the November exam is available in your MyABFM Portfolio. 
  • If you expect to complete your training between January 1 and April 30, you may be eligible to apply for the November examination based on a recommendation from your residency program director. This will need to be submitted through the Resident Training Management (RTM) system. 

Spring 2026 One-Day Exam Important Dates

Deadline DescriptionDate
Registration Begins (Online Application Available)October 17, 2025
First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No Late Fee Assessed)January 20, 2026
Priority Seating Ends (For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date)February 9, 2026
Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee)February 26, 2026
Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations DocumentationFebruary 26, 2026
Last Day to Complete All Certification Activity Requirements for ExaminationFebruary 26, 2026
Deadline to Clear Pending RequirementsMarch 9, 2026
Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for ExaminationMarch 9, 2026
Deadline to Select Testing Date/LocationMarch 16, 2026
All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be CompletedJune 30, 2026
Deadline to Withdraw from Examination without Cancellation Fee30 days prior to scheduled exam
Deadline to Withdraw from Examination without Seat Fee5 days prior to scheduled exam
Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location48 hours prior to scheduled exam
Spring Examination DatesSpring Examination Dates April 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2026
Examination Results (Tentative)June 12, 2026
  • If you expect to complete your residency training by June 30, you will be notified when the application for the April exam is available in your  MyABFM Portfolio. 
  • If you expect to complete your training between July 1 and October 31, you may be eligible to apply for the April examination based on a recommendation from your residency program director. This will need to be submitted through the Resident Training Management (RTM) system. 

Fall 2026 One-Day Exam Important Dates

Deadline DescriptionDate
Registration Begins (Online Application Available)July 10, 2026
First Deadline to Submit Online Application (No Late Fee Assessed)August 17, 2026
Priority Seating Ends (For Best Seating Options, Select a Testing Center by This Date)September 7, 2026
Final Deadline to Submit Online Application (Requires a $100 Non-Refundable Late Fee)September 21, 2026
Deadline to Submit Special Testing Accommodations DocumentationSeptember 21, 2026
Last Day to Complete All Certification Activity Requirements for ExaminationSeptember 21, 2026
Deadline to Clear Pending RequirementsOctober 12, 2026
Deadline to Make Official Name Change with ABFM for ExaminationOctober 12, 2026
Deadline to Select Testing Date/LocationOctober 22, 2026
All Family Medicine Residency Training Must be CompletedDecember 31, 2026
Deadline to Withdraw from Examination without Cancellation Fee30 days prior to scheduled exam
Deadline to Withdraw from Examination without Seat Fee5 days prior to scheduled exam
Deadline to Change Testing Date/Location48 hours prior to scheduled exam
Fall Examination DatesNovember 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 and 18, 2026
Examination Results (Tentative)December 18, 2026
  • If you expect to complete your residency training between November 1 and December 31, you will be notified when the application for the November exam is available in your MyABFM Portfolio. 
  • If you expect to complete your training between January 1 and April 30, you may be eligible to apply for the November examination based on a recommendation from your residency program director. This will need to be submitted through the Resident Training Management (RTM) system.