{"id":1603,"date":"2018-05-08T11:54:52","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T16:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/?page_id=1603"},"modified":"2025-05-13T14:01:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T19:01:46","slug":"important-dates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/important-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Upcoming Exam Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/h2>\n<div id=\"cw2059565468\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" class=\"cobalt-widget\" data-loading=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/mycertification.osteopathic.org\/Examination\/UpcomingPromotedTestAdministrations.aspx?board=AOBFP&#038;color=&#038;script=&#038;widget=frame&#038;ver=2.0\"\/><script>var js,p=\/^http:\/.test(document.location)?\"http\":\"https\";if(!document.getElementById(\"cobalt-wjs\")){js=document.createElement(\"script\");js.id=\"cobalt-wjs\";js.src=\"https:\/\/mycertification.osteopathic.org\/App_Themes\/Nevia\/js\/widget.js\";document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0].appendChild(js);}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--\n<strong>Navigating the Path to Osteopathic Board Certification: What You Need to Know<\/strong>\n\nAre you preparing for osteopathic board certification? Leaders from the ACOFP, AOBFP and the ACOFP Foundation recently held an informative webinar on the Early Entry Initial Certification (EEIC) program. This recorded webinar will guide you through the osteopathic pathway to certification and provide expert answers on:\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li>The <strong>In-Service Exam (ISE)<\/strong>: How it differs from Cortex, insights from the correlation study, planning strategies and the benefits of taking the ISE.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>An overview of the <strong>EEIC program<\/strong>: Registration timelines, the value of pursuing AOBFP certification and the long-term viability of certification.<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li>Details on the ACOFP Foundation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.acofp.org\/grants-and-awards\/grant-detail\/initial-certification-grant-for-residents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Initial Certification Grant<\/strong><\/a> and how to apply for financial assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/my.acofp.org\/NC__Login?startURL=%2Fsetup%2Fsecur%2FRemoteAccessAuthorizationPage.apexp%3Fsource%3DCAAAAZNae-HAMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwAAAA_GtOcd7gZIdY7J0HcSuAmyMGBoDtU0aIsanJiwb5Ob1wl1Mh26Au7Ibeazik4alT0luZIMhnfFHRUsczc5wyz7AAHvgcRzDk59QNagGhEq3amDEJ-_RI-dGoe3uGZBEhumuC515IshadNA-3vyJ3rPLdsg9UeJGqtJJoofLAMMFtESpHMODApKVgj5MqJVpAvaC1nnA_qqZ2AuF6Le1os2CDAUROrlGsJ_F9cSVenVjM45CgpJr3OoiBJgVi1rNMq5tghvHwYWohHQd-ffxqgxk7KWfBH0dKJtjGQ0HbKkhRXSOC-LAV4f9GvE8BtZo9MwzeSFEHCa7bwjplCfG6gA7VR0xx5ae4icLiC7nv5trFI0nqlXNdQPJE3kXFbBpC7jwt3GMEZqRc45nVANLrXa-6n01p6wSV-YOixRCuftJrKqxGaGISKvy0KvVTkKMgHosAhBtmZhfiaXKwhwhWtR8IQGlbGK9mUMg4fOR_OgXeIXdqwgsDX2g-TT-RWH2_NQM19SCCD5NfjX_zfglknOO2rBmOWiiMPpNWgf0ymyZaRAxc8PRl5XGT8vr9qzk25_SrioZFl3S7ZvIjIxe9Fis9xTb7rO1172hT96nVPj7bybKeedL0Tc33DvQmsUpEtZgIH-6a09dJ_H40xLaZOKiXJNza9RXBVjJIAYlvErgRybKUjab9H01KmwPljknD-Q%253D%253D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the webinar<\/a> (login required) to get your questions answered, or check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acofp.org\/students-residents\/residents\/preparing-boards\/eeic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EEIC FAQs<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/early-entry-certification-faqs\/\">EEIC FAQ from the AOA<\/a>.\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\nThe 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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/all-exams\/\">Exams &amp; Applications<\/a>\u00a0page.\n\n\n<h2>Early Entry Initial Certification (EEIC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li><strong>2026 Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: Jan. 13-16, 2026\nApplication opens Aug. 15, 2025\nFirst application deadline: Nov. 13, 2025\nFinal application deadline: Dec. 13, 2025 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $400<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Spring 2026 OMT Performance Exam<\/strong>\n<em>Orlando, Florida (in conjunction with the annual ACOFP conference)<\/em>\nExam dates: April 16-17, 2026\nApplication opens: Oct. 1, 2025\nFirst application deadline: Dec. 16, 2025\nFinal application deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $500<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Initial Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Spring 2025 Traditional Pathway Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: April 22-25, 2025\nApplication opens Nov. 1, 2024\nFirst application deadline: March 1, 2025\nFinal application deadline: March 22, 2025 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $550<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Fall 2025 Traditional Pathway Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: Sept. 10-12, 2025\nApplication opens May 1, 2025\nFirst application deadline: Jul. 10, 2025\nFinal application deadline: Aug. 10, 2025 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $550<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Spring 2026 OMT Performance Exam<\/strong>\n<em>Orlando, Florida (in conjunction with the annual ACOFP conference)<\/em>\nExam dates: April 16-17, 2026\nApplication opens: Oct. 1, 2025\nFirst application deadline: Dec. 16, 2025\nFinal application deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $500<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Spring 2026 Traditional Pathway Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: April 21-24, 2026\nApplication opens Nov. 1, 2025\nFirst application deadline: Feb. 21, 2026\nFinal application deadline: March 21, 2026 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $550<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<h2>OCC\/Reentry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Spring 2025 Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: April 22-25, 2025\nApplication opens Nov. 1, 2024\nFirst application deadline: March 1, 2025\nFinal application deadline: March 22, 2025 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $550<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Fall 2025 Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: Sept. 10-12, 2025\nApplication opens May 1, 2025\nFirst application deadline: Jul.10, 2025\nFinal application deadline: Aug. 10, 2025 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $550<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Spring 2026 OMT Performance Exam<\/strong>\n<em>Orlando, Florida (in conjunction with the annual ACOFP conference)<\/em>\nExam dates: April 16-17, 2026\nApplication opens: Oct. 1, 2025\nFirst application deadline: Dec. 16, 2025\nFinal application deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $500<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Spring 2026 Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: April 21-24, 2026\nApplication opens Nov. 1, 2025\nFirst application deadline: Feb. 21, 2026\nFinal application deadline: March 21, 2026 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $550<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<h2>OCC\/Recertification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li><strong>Spring 2026 OMT Performance Exam<\/strong>\n<em>Orlando, Florida (in conjunction with the annual ACOFP conference)<\/em>\nExam dates: April 16-17, 2026\nApplication opens: Oct. 1, 2025\nFirst application deadline: Dec. 16, 2025\nFinal application deadline: Jan. 16, 2026 (with late fees)\nExam fee: $500<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Longitudinal Assessment (LA)<\/h2>\n\n\nPlease note that once you register for the Longitudinal Assessment, it will take up to seven business days to review your application and activate your account in CATALYST. Candidates are encouraged to register at least two weeks before the end of the quarter to be able to participate in the assessment. Candidates will have access to all incorrect or unanswered items during the remediation period.\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li><strong>2025 Longitudinal Assessment<\/strong>\nRequired for those holding certificates expiring 2025, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031 and 2032\nAssessment dates: Jan. 1 \u2013 Nov. 30, 2025\nAssessment location: Administered through NBOME\u2019s Catalyst program\nRegistration opens: Oct. 1, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>2026 Longitudinal Assessment<\/strong>\nRequired for those holding certificates expiring 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033\nAssessment dates: Jan. 1 \u2013 Nov. 30, 2026\nAssessment location: Administered through NBOME\u2019s Catalyst program\nRegistration opens: Oct. 1, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Geriatric Medicine Subspecialty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n \t\n\n<li><strong>2025 Initial Certification Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: April 22, 2025\nExam location: Remote platform\nRegistration opens: Nov. 1, 2024\nFirst deadline: On or before March 1, 2025 (no late fees)\nFinal deadline: March 22, 2025 (late fees will apply)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>2025 OCC Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: April 22, 2025\nExam location: Remote platform\nRegistration opens: Nov. 1, 2024\nFirst deadline: On or before March 1, 2025 (no late fees)\nFinal deadline: March 22, 2025 (late fees will apply)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>2026 Initial Certification Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: April 21, 2026\nExam location: Remote platform\nRegistration opens: Nov. 1, 2025\nFirst deadline: On or before Feb. 21, 2026 (no late fees)\nFinal deadline: March 21, 2026 (late fees will apply)<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li><strong>2026 OCC Written Exam<\/strong>\nExam dates: April 21, 2026\nExam location: Remote platform\nRegistration opens: Nov. 1, 2025\nFirst deadline: On or before Feb. 21, 2026 (no late fees)\nFinal deadline: March 21, 2026 (late fees will apply)<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Exam Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":974,"parent":0,"menu_order":33,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-board-policies.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[38],"class_list":["post-1603","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1603"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1603\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certification.osteopathic.org\/family-physicians\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=1603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}