Orthopedic Examination Schedule

Examination Dates Through the Year 2011

All ABPS written exams are offered in a computer-based multiple choice format in test centers across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

The computer based format allows the candidate great flexibility in examination scheduling and, in most cases, eliminates the need for long distance travel.

The computer-based examination window usually spans four weeks, and the candidate can schedule on any day during that time that his/her chosen test center is open, and at any time during the day, so long as he/she allows enough time to complete the exam. Most test centers are open Monday through Friday only, a few are open on weekends as well.

Once a candidate is approved to sit for the examination, and the examination fee is paid, ABPS will send the candidate a password and directions for registering for the examination on the date and at the test center of his/her choice.

Revised December 2010

Due Date for Completion of File:December 1, 2010 May 1, 2011 December 1, 2011

For CBT Exam In:May 2011 November 2011 May 2012

ORAL EXAMINATION DATES

October 1, 2011
October 13, 2012

You do not submit an application for the Oral examinations, just the fee. Oral examinations are typically administered on Saturday, and sometimes on Sunday. Examinees are not permitted to take both the written and oral examinations during the same administration. Oral examinations are not required for every specialty.

ALL ORAL EXAMINATIONS WILL BE HELD IN TAMPA, FLORIDA.