ABP Pediatric Board Certification Examination

American board of pediatrics (ABP) conducts the General pediatrics certification exam in the month of October every year. The ABP certifying board exam is given to first time exam takers who have finished their pediatric residency training. The Pediatric board certification is valid for seven years after which physicians will have to recertify by taking the PMCP (Program for Maintenance of Certification in Pediatrics) recertification exam. In this article we will review some important information on registering for the ABP Pediatric board exam, pediatric board review courses and tips on preparing for the Pediatric boards. Applications for the Pediatric certifying exam can only be submitted online. Apply for ABP Pediatrics board exam online.

American board of pediatrics – certification exam is a two-day test given in a limited number (28) of cities in the U.S. Each day there is a morning and an afternoon session with a lunch break. Over the two days, you will have 4 test sessions in total. Each session is 3 hours in length. The board examination consists of multiple-choice questions. Eligibility to sit for ABP Pediatric board exam depends on applicants fulfilling several requirements. Click here to view ABP requirements for the pediatric boards.

USMLE Step 3 – Is it required for ABP board exam?

Yes, you should have completed the USMLE Step 3 exam. Plan to take the Step 3 exam early in the second year of your Pediatric residency (PGY 2). Once you pass the USMLE Step 3 exam, you can start the process of getting a permanent medical license. If you get a high score, this will also help you in your Fellowship or Job search. USMLE Step 3 & CCS exam tips.

Permanent Medical Licensure – Is it required for ABP board exam?

Yes, you must have a valid, unrestricted, permanent medical license by October 1, 2004 to be eligible to sit for the Oct 18 & 19, 2004 board exam. ABP will not accept temporary license or training permits. Plan to apply and get your permanent medical license well ahead of the deadline. 

Completion of your Pediatric Residency training. 

To be eligible to take the Pediatric board exam, you should complete your pediatric residency training successfully by Oct 1 of the year of the board exam. You must also fulfill all other requirements of the American Board of Pediatrics.

Change of address:

Notify American board of pediatrics about any change of address promptly by sending an e-mail to . Your e-mail should include your name, social security number, old address, new address, telephone number and date when you want the address change to be effective. This will ensure that you receive your board exam admission permit and results to the correct address.