ABIM Exam Schedules 2026/2027

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ABIM General Internal Medicine Exam Schedules 2026/2027

The American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) certification examinations assess the knowledge, clinical judgment and skills essential for providing high-quality care in internal medicine and its subspecialties. Certification demonstrates that a physician is ready for independent practice.

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Year Exam Date Options Registration Dates Late Registration Dates
2026 August 13
August 18
August 19
August 25
August 27		 December 1, 2025, through April 15, 2026 April 16, 2026, through April 28, 2026
2027 August 12
August 16
August 17
August 25
August 26		 December 1, 2026, through April 15, 2027 April 16, 2027, through April 28, 2027

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All dates are subject to change. For the complete list of all ABIM exams and their schedules, please visit their website.