Exam Dates, Deadlines and Fees
Primary Certification Dates, Deadlines and Fees
Spring 2023 Primary Dates and Deadlines
Application/Registration
September 15 – January 15, 11:59 PM EST
Application/Registration Late Filing Dates
January 16 – February 1, 11:59 PM EST
(non-refundable late fee applies)
Cancellation Deadline Date
February 15
If a candidate cancels by this date there is a $500 cancellation fee; after this date, the fee will be forfeited.
Exam Scheduling
March
Candidates will be notified in March when scheduling opens. Candidates will schedule their own exam date(s) and location(s) from select dates in the exam window below. Candidates must complete their application in PATHway prior to scheduling with Pearson VUE.
For International scheduling please contact [email protected]. Locations are limited. Beginning in 2024, exams will no longer be administered in Quebec, Canada.
Scheduling Deadline Date
May 2, 2023
Exam Dates
May 15-June 3, 2023
Fall 2023 Primary Dates and Deadlines
Application/Registration
February 16- May 15, 11:59 PM EST
Application Late Filing Dates
May 16 – June 1, 11:59 PM EST
(non-refundable late fee applies)
Deadline for those with a Period of Board Eligibility
July 15, 11:59 PM EST
(no late fees are assessed)
Cancellation Deadline Date
July 29
If a candidate cancels by this date there is a $500 cancellation fee; after this date, the fee will be forfeited.
Exam Scheduling
August
Candidates will be notified in August when scheduling opens. Candidates will schedule their own exam date(s) and location(s) from select dates in the exam window below. Candidates must complete their application in PATHway prior to scheduling with Pearson VUE.
For International scheduling please contact [email protected]. Locations are limited. Beginning in 2024, exams will no longer be administered in Quebec, Canada.
Scheduling Deadline Date
September 26, 2023
Exams Dates
October 10-October 22, 2023
Exams will be administered at Pearson VUE Professional Testing Centers. International locations are limited.
2024 Primary Exams
Spring 2024
May 13 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024
October 7 – October 21, 2024
2025 Primary Exams
Spring 2025
May 12 – June 7, 2025
Fall 2025
October 6 – October 20, 2025
*All exam dates and deadlines are subject to change.
Exam Application Fees
Combined AP/CP
$2600
(Late Non-Refundable Filing Fee-Additional – $1300)
AP Only
$2100
(Late Non-Refundable Filing Fee-Additional – $1050)
CP Only
$2100
(Late Non-Refundable Filing Fee-Additional – $1050)
AP portion of combined AP/CP
$2100
(Late Non-Refundable Filing Fee-Additional – $1050)
CP portion of combined AP/CP
$2100
(Late Non-Refundable Filing Fee-Additional – $1050)
AP portion of combined AP/NP
$2100
(Late Non-Refundable Filing Fee-Additional – $1050)
NP portion of combined AP/NP
$2100
(Late Non-Refundable Filing Fee-Additional – $1050)
- The examination application fee includes a nonrefundable administrative fee of $200.
- Additional late filing fees are nonrefundable.
- AP/CP Applicants only- The AP and CP examinations do not have to be taken within the same examination session (i.e. spring or fall), but both must be passed before an AP/CP candidate is considered certified and a diplomate. If an AP/CP applicant takes the AP and CP examinations at different times, there is a separate examination fee for each sitting.
- The ABPath accepts credit card payments only (MasterCard, Visa, and American Express). Checks are not accepted. Online payment must be completed before the application can be submitted.
- A candidate for the Spring primary examinations (AP and/or CP) who wishes to apply for a subspecialty examination in the same year must submit the subspecialty application prior to the subspecialty application deadline.
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- If the candidate is successful in the primary examination, the ABPath will automatically process the application for the subspecialty examination.
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- If the candidate is not successful, he/she will be notified and the subspecialty examination fee minus the $200 administrative fee will be refunded. A new subspecialty application must be completed for future examinations.
- If the candidate fails the examination, he/she may register for a future examination within the 5-year period of board qualification (refer to your qualification table located in your My Profile tab in PATHway). The candidate must pay the examination fee upon submission of the registration form.
- Results are posted to your Board Correspondence tab in PATHway approximately 6 weeks after the final week of all subspecialty exams.