2026 will be the final year ABPN offers combined Continuing Certification (CC) exams for physicians seeking continuing certification in multiple specialties or subspecialties. Single CC examination administrations will continue to be offered for all certifications.
| Choice of Dates | May 4 - 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Available | August 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | January 26, 2026 |
| Late Application Deadline | February 2, 2026 |
| Deadline for Requesting an Application for ADA or Nursing Mother Testing Accommodations | February 26, 2026 |
| ABPN Fees | ABPN Fee Schedule |
| Applicant should contact Board if they have not received notification by: | February 26, 2026 |
| Scheduling Instructions Emailed | February 26, 2026 |
| Pearson Vue Registration Opens | March 5, 2026 |
| Content Specifications | Neurology Combined CC Content Specifications |
| Format and Scoring | Combined CC Format and Scoring |
| Examination Schedule | Exam Schedule |
| CC Booklet | CC-Booklet |
| Board Policies | General Information and Board Policies |
| Choice of Dates | March 23 - 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Available | August 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | December 15, 2025 |
| Late Application Deadline | December 22, 2025 |
| Deadline for Requesting an Application for ADA or Nursing Mother Testing Accommodations | January 15, 2026 |
| ABPN Fees | ABPN Fee Schedule |
| Applicant should contact Board if they have not received notification by: | January 15, 2026 |
| Scheduling Instructions Emailed | January 16, 2026 |
| Pearson Vue Registration Opens | January 23, 2026 |
| Content Specifications | Psychiatry Combined CC Content Specifications |
| Format and Scoring | Combined CC Format and Scoring |
| Examination Schedule | Exam Schedule |
| CC Booklet | CC-Booklet |
| Board Policies | General Information and Board Policies |
*Application deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. CT.
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.
7 Parkway North, Deerfield, IL 60015Phone 847.229.6500
Fax 847.229.6600