MOC Calendar

Registration opens for Oral Recertification Examination

Case List Available for Diplomates in Years 7, 8, or 9 (must be submitted—along with the Professional Standing Update by December 1 of Year 9, no matter what Knowledge Assessment Pathway is chosen)

Registration open for Computer-Based Recertification Examination

2025 ABOS WLA Knowledge Sources Posted

Registration closes for Oral Recertification Examination

ABOS Credentials Committee meets to review Professional Standing Updates and Case Lists submitted last year

Professional Standing Update available on ABOS Dashboard for Diplomates in years 7, 8, or 9 of their MOC cycle

2024 ABOS WLA Assessment Window Opens

Diplomates who submitted a Professional Standing Update and Case List last year have the ABOS Credentials Committee decision letters posted to their ABOS Dashboard. Diplomates approved for the ABOS Oral Examination will receive a list of their 12 Selected Cases.

ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examination registration begins

Diplomates can pay Examination Fee and schedule their ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examination

ABOS WLA Assessment Window Closes

ABOS Oral Examination examinees receive date and time of their examination

Deadline to upload required documents/images and paying Examination Fee for ABOS Oral Examination

Late deadline to upload required documents/images and paying Examination Fee and Late Fee for ABOS Oral Examination

Deadline to pay Examination Fee for ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examination

ABOS WLA final results posted to ABOS Diplomate Dashboard

ABOS Oral Examination administered at the Palmer House in Chicago

ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examination administration begins at Pearson VUE Testing Centers

ABOS Oral Examination results posted to the Diplomate Dashboard. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted.

2024 ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examination registration ends

ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examination administration ends at Pearson VUE Testing Centers

Deadline to submit completed Professional Standing Update, Case List, Professional Standing Update Fee Diplomates must submit all of these in Years 7, 8, or 9. Diplomates can participate in the ABOS WLA or take an ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examination prior to completing these items but must have them approved prior to sitting for an ABOS Oral Examination.

ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examination results posted to ABOS Diplomate Dashboard. Diplomates receive an email when they are posted.

Late Deadline to submit completed Professional Standing Update, Case List, Professional Standing Update Fee

Deadline for Diplomates in Year 10 to Submit CMEs and SAEs to meet the 240/40 requirement