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Combined CC Exams

Combined CC examinations are available for physicians who wish to recertify in more than one specialty and/or subspecialty at the same time.

Combined CC examinations allow the diplomate to select either two or three specialty or subspecialty areas in which they are certified, and take one CC combined examination instead of two or three separate CC examinations. Combined examinations consist of 100 questions from each specialty or subspecialty area.

Successful completion of the CC Combined Exam is required of candidates seeking Continuing Certification in all of the specialties and/or subspecialties selected. To successfully complete this exam, a candidate must achieve an overall passing score on the entire examination. CC modules are not passed or failed individually.

Only CC examinations administered by ABPN are available in the combined examination format. The following CC recertification examinations administered by other Boards are NOT available in the combined format:

  • Brain Injury Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • Pain Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine

See the Combined CC Exams Handout for more information.