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Upcoming Exam Dates & Deadlines
Please note that due to COVID-19 and nationwide travel restrictions the next available OMT Performance Exam will be held Oct. 22-25, 2021, in Phoenix, AZ. (in conjunction with the OMED). Please check our website for any available updates regarding board exams or email aobfp@osteopathic.org.
The following dates and application deadlines have been announced for upcoming AOBFP certification exams. Please note dates and locations may be subject to change. For more information or to register for an upcoming exam, visit our Exams & Applications page.
Early Entry Initial Certification (EEIC)
Online Registration closed on Dec. 15, 2020
- Spring 2021 EEIC Written (Cognitive) Exam
Jan. 16-30, 2021 @ Pearson VUE (This exam will be offered both at Pearson VUE testing centers and remotely through Pearson VUE’s OnVUE platform.)
First Application Deadline: Oct. 31, 2020
Final Application Deadline Dec. 15, 2020
Initial Certification
Spring 2021 Online Registration will open Oct. 1, 2020
- Spring 2021 Initial Certification Written (Cognitive) Exam
April 5-18, 2021 @ Pearson VUE testing centers nationwide
First Application Deadline: Dec. 31, 2020 (no late fees)
Second Application Deadline: Jan. 31, 2021 ($100 late fee)
Final Application Deadline: Feb. 28, 2021 ($150 late fee)
Fall 2021 Online Registration will open in April. 1, 2021
- Fall 2021 Initial Certification OMT Performance Exam
Oct. 22-25, 2021 @ Phoenix, AZ. (in conjunction with the OMED convention)
First Application Deadline: May 31, 2021 (no late fees)
Second Application Deadline: June 30, 2021 (late fees will apply)
Final Application Deadline: July 31, 2021 (late fees will apply) - Fall 2021 Initial Certification Written (Cognitive) Exam
Sept. 20-Oct. 3, 2021 @ Pearson VUE testing centers nationwide
First Application Deadline: May 31, 2021 (no late fees)
Second Application Deadline: June 30, 2021 (late fees will apply)
Final Application Deadline: July 31, 2021 (late fees will apply)
OCC/Recertification
Spring 2021 Online Registration will open Oct. 1, 2020
- Spring 2021 OCC/Recertification Written (Cognitive) Exam
May 3-16, 2021 @ Pearson VUE testing centers nationwide
First Application Deadline: Jan. 31, 2020 (no late fees)
Second Application Deadline: Feb. 28, 2021 ($75 late fee)
Final Application Deadline: March 31, 2021 ($125 late fee)
Fall 2021 Online Registration will open in April. 1, 2021
- Fall 2021 OCC/Recertification Performance Exam
Oct. 22-25, 2021 @ Phoenix, AZ. (in conjunction with the OMED convention)
First Application Deadline: May 31, 2021 (no late fees)
Second Application Deadline: June 30, 2021 (late fees will apply)
Final Application Deadline: July 31, 2021 (late fees will apply) - Fall 2021 OCC/Recertification Written (Cognitive) Exam
Sept. 20 – Oct. 3, 2021 @ Pearson VUE testing centers nationwide
First Application Deadline: May 31, 2021 (no late fees)
Second Application Deadline: June 30, 2021 (late fees will apply)
Final Application Deadline: July 31, 2021 (late fees will apply)
Geriatric Medicine
- Spring 2021 Geriatric Medicine CAQ Initial Certification & OCC/Recertification Written Exam
April 5-11, 2021 @ Pearson VUE testing centers nationwide
First Application Deadline: Dec. 31, 2020 (no late fees)
Second Application Deadline: Jan. 31, 2021 ($100 late fee)
Final Application Deadline: Feb. 28, 2021 ($200 late fee)
For more information or to register for an upcoming exam, visit our Exams & Applications page.