Content Specifications for Examinations
Please note that some of these are draft versions, but they are a valuable resource for candidates preparing for 2026 certification exams. Some examination Content Specifications have been finalized and a note will be made for each document as indicated below as it is finalized.
The documents provided below outline the content that may appear on American Board of Pathology Primary and Subspecialty Certification examinations. While these guides offer a comprehensive overview, they are not exhaustive. Candidates should use them as valuable references for exam preparation and to support their ongoing professional development.
FAQs for Content Specifications
Primary Certification Exams
Subspecialty Certification Exams
- Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine– Final Version
- Chemical Pathology – Final Version
- Cytopathology – Final Version
- Dermatopathology – Final Version
- Forensic Pathology– Final Version
- Hematopathology
- Medical Microbiology
- Molecular Genetic Pathology – Final Version
- Neuropathology – Final Version
- Pediatric Pathology