Exam Fees and Refund Policies
Planning for your American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification or Maintenance of Certification (MOC) exam includes more than just studying—it also means being aware of the associated fees and key policies.
Whether you're registering for the first time or retaking an exam, it's important to understand the costs involved, payment deadlines, and what to expect if your plans change. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of ABIM’s current exam fees and refund policies to help you prepare with confidence.
Initial Certification Examination Fees*
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SPECIALTY |
Fee |
|---|---|
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Internal Medicine |
$1,430 |
| Adolescent Medicine Critical Care Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Gastroenterology Geriatric Medicine Hematology Hospice and Palliative Medicine Infectious Disease Medical Oncology Nephrology Pulmonary Disease Rheumatology Sleep Medicine |
$2,325 |
|
Cardiovascular Disease |
$2,480 |
|
Adult Congenital Heart Disease |
$2,995 |
|
ABIM accepts all major credit cards. * View registration and late registration dates for internal medicine and subspecialties. |
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Additional Fees to Consider
- Late Registration (Non-Refundable): $400
- International Test Center: $500
Refund Policies
- 70% of the exam fee will be refunded if cancellation is received by 11:59 p.m. ET two (2) days prior to exam date. (Example: For exams scheduled October 11, the cancellation deadline would be 11:59 p.m. ET on October 9.)
- 55% of the exam fee will be refunded if cancellation is received after 11:59 p.m. ET two (2) days prior to exam date.
- 85% of the exam fee will be refunded if your application is disapproved.
- The exam fee is forfeited if an admitted candidate fails to appear for the exam.
- Active military personnel or those with medical emergencies may be eligible for additional exam refunds. To request a refund, please email ABIM at request@abim.org.
- See ABIM’s General Policies for additional information about requests for exceptions.
How to Cancel
Cancel your application in your Physician Portal. You will receive immediate confirmation of the transaction. ABIM will not accept cancellations by phone. Cancellations cannot be processed by Pearson VUE.
Once your cancellation is confirmed, you are no longer eligible for admission to the exam.
