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Looking to become a board-certified specialist? The application deadlines for initial certification are typically in early and late July.
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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July 1
Initial Certification Application Deadline -
Aug. 31
Reapplication DeadlineFor candidates who did not sit or pass on first attempt.
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Extended to Sept. 30 for 2022
MOSC Submission Deadline -
Nov. 30
Initial Certification Exam Fee Deadline -
By Jan. 1
Scheduling Permits IssuedYou will receive your scheduling permit information by email.
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March 1 - 22
2023 Exam Dates -
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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Extended to Sept. 30
Initial Certification Application DeadlineFor Geriatric, Neurologic, Orthopaedic, Pediatric, and Sports applications.
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Aug. 31
Reapplication DeadlineFor candidates who did not sit or pass on first exam attempt.
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Extended to Sept. 30 for 2022
MOSC Submission Deadline -
Nov. 30
Initial Certification Exam Fee Deadline -
By Jan. 1
Scheduling Permits Issued -
March 1 - 22
2023 Exam Test Dates -
By June 30
Exam Results PostedNotification of exam results will sent by email (from spec-cert@apta.org) and shortly after to the online portal.