ABOM Certification Guides

Sourced, current answers to the questions 2027 candidates actually ask.

• Group One vs Group Two CME for ABOM — the 60-credit rule explained

  Which credits actually count, the five designated partners, the July 1, 2024 cutoff, and the 2028 rule change.

• ABOM 2027 dates, deadlines, and fees

  What's officially published, what to expect based on the 2026 cycle, and how to get alerted the day dates drop.

• ABOM exam format and pass rates, year by year

  200 questions, four timed blocks, ~70% to pass — and what the falling pass rate means for your preparation.

• A realistic ABOM study timeline (working back from exam day)

  When to finish CME, when to apply, and a 12-week study structure built around your diagnostic results.