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July 31st: Early bird application submission deadline for these specialties — Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, and Sports.
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Looking to become a board-certified specialist? The early bird application deadlines for initial certification are in early and late July, and the final application deadline is at the end of September.
Explore the full schedule of application and examination deadlines below, which run on approximately the same schedule from year to year.
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Oncology, Women's Health, and Wound Management
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May 12
Initial Certification Application Window Opens -
June 30
MOSC Submission Deadline -
July 1
Initial Certification Early Bird Application Submission Deadline -
Aug. 31
Reapplication DeadlineFor candidates who did not sit or pass on first attempt.
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Sep. 30
Initial Certification Final Application Deadline(Additional $100 fee for submissions received after July 1).
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Nov. 30
Initial Certification Exam Fee Deadline -
Mid-Dec.
Exam Scheduling Information IssuedAn email will be sent with information on how to schedule the date and location to sit for your exam.
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Feb./March
2026 Exam DatesFebruary 25 - March 18, 2026.
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By June 30
Exam Results ReleasedNotification of exam results will sent by email (from spec-cert@apta.org) and shortly after to the online portal.
Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, and Sports
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May 12
Initial Certification Application Window Opens -
June 30
MOSC Submission Deadline -
July 31
Initial Certification Early Bird Application Submission Deadline -
Aug. 31
Reapplication DeadlineFor candidates who did not sit or pass on first exam attempt.
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Sep. 30
Initial Certification Final Application Deadline(Additional $100 fee for submissions received after July 31).
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Nov. 30
Initial Certification Exam Fee Deadline -
Mid-Dec.
Exam Scheduling Information IssuedAn email will be sent with information on how to schedule the date and location to sit for your exam.
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Feb./March
2026 Exam Test DatesFebruary 25 - March 18, 2026.
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By June 30
Exam Results ReleasedNotification of exam results will sent by email (from spec-cert@apta.org) and shortly after to the online portal.