Our dates and fees
Dates & Fees
To meet an application deadline, the application form, operative report (if required), original signature form with all signatures, and application fee must be at the ABS office by the deadline date. If they arrive after the deadline but before the late deadline, a late fee will be charged. No applications are accepted after the late application deadline.
Checks are accepted only for in-training and hand surgery exams. All fees are subject to change at any time. Application fees are nonrefundable; see below for exam fee refund policy.
| Exam | Application Deadline | Late App Deadline | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Surgery | |||
| In-Training Exam (ABSITE®) | TBD | TBD | Jan. 25-29, 2019 Fee: $80 (Int'l & osteo programs: Feb. 1-Feb. 10, 2019. These programs should contact ABS for pricing.)
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| Qualifying Exam | Apr. 15, 2019
Fee: $450 | May 15, 2019
Fee: $650 | July 16, 2019*
Fee: $1250 |
| Certifying Exam | By Exam | By Exam | 2018-2019 Dates*** Oct. 1-3, 2018 - Philadelphia Nov. 12-14, 2018 - Chicago Mar. 11-13, 2019 - Philadelphia Apr. 29-May 1, 2019 - Philadelphia Jun. 3-5, 2019 - St. Louis Fee: $1350
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| QE/CE Readmissibility | Feb. 1, 2019
Fee: $450 | None | Mar. 15 - May 15*
Fee: $450 |
| Vascular Surgery | |||
| In-Training Exam (VSITE) | TBD | TBD | Mar. 1-2, 2019
Fee: $210 |
| Qualifying Exam | July 2, 2018
Fee: $450 | July 16, 2018
Fee: $650 | Sept. 20, 2018*
Fee: $1300 |
| Certifying Exam | TBD | None | May 20-21, 2019 - Philadelphia
Fee: $1550 |
| Pediatric Surgery | |||
| In-Training Exam (PSITE) | TBD | TBD | Feb. 22-23, 2019
Fee: $235 |
| Qualifying Exam | July 2, 2018
Fee: $450 | July 16, 2018
Fee: $650 | Sept. 20, 2018*
Fee: $1300 |
| Certifying Exam | TBD | None | Apr. 1-2, 2019 - Philadelphia
Fee: $1550 |
| Surgical Critical Care | |||
| Certifying Exam | July 2, 2018
Fee: $450 | July 16, 2018
Fee: $650 | Sept. 20, 2018*
Fee: $1400 |
| Complex General Surgical Oncology | |||
| Qualifying Exam | July 2, 2018
Fee: $450 | July 16, 2018
Fee: $650 | Sept. 20, 2018*
Fee: $1300 |
| Certifying Exam | TBD | None | Feb. 11-13, 2019 - Philadelphia
Fee: $1550 |
| Hand Surgery | |||
| Certifying Exam | Mar. 30, 2018
Fee: $450 | Aug. 29, 2018**
Fee: $1400 | |
| Hospice and Palliative Medicine | |||
| Certifying Exam | Apr. 16, 2018
Fee: $450 | May 15, 2018 (Must register by 7/2)
Fee: $650 | Nov. 20, 2018
Fee: $1400 |
| Other Fees | |||
| Exam Withdrawal Processing Fee - $300 | |||
| Returned Check Fee - $50 | |||
- *Computer examination offered at Pearson VUE testing centers.
- **Computer examination offered at Prometric testing centers.
- ***See CE Site Assignments for information on the site selection process. CE sites must be selected by Sept. 1 for that academic year.
Refund Policy
Application fees are nonrefundable. Exam fees for computer exams will be refunded, minus a $300 processing fee, if you withdraw more than 15 business days before the first day of the exam window. If you withdraw fewer than 15 business days prior or fail to appear for the exam, the entire exam fee is forfeited. Exam fees cannot be carried over to the following year. All withdrawals must be made in writing and confirmed by the ABS office. Exam fees for oral exams are nonrefundable.
Application fees are nonrefundable. Exam fees for computer exams will be refunded, minus a $300 processing fee, if you withdraw more than 15 business days before the first day of the exam window. If you withdraw fewer than 15 business days prior or fail to appear for the exam, the entire exam fee is forfeited. Exam fees cannot be carried over to the following year. All withdrawals must be made in writing and confirmed by the ABS office. Exam fees for oral exams are nonrefundable.
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