Exam Dates and Fees
Application and Examination Dates along with locations and fees are listed below:
| Application and Examination |
Deadline |
Exam Dates |
Location |
Fees |
Late Fees |
| Part II (Oral) Exam |
March 15, 2026 |
June 5-6, 2026 |
In-person in Dallas, TX |
$2,500 |
$400 after February 27, 2026 |
| Application Submission (for candidates who completed residency training in June/July 2026) |
June 15 - August 12, 2026
(subject to change) |
N/A
|
Online |
$650 |
$400 after August 12, 2026 |
Part I (Written) Exam
|
N/A |
December 7-11, 2026 |
Pearson Testing Centers |
$1,750 |
N/A |
| Part II (Oral) Exam |
March 15, 2027 |
June 4-5, 2027
(subject to change) |
TBD |
$2,500 |
$400 after February 27, 2027 |
| Application Submission (for candidates who completed residency training in June/July 2027) |
June 14 - August 13, 2027 |
N/A
|
Online |
$650 |
$400 |
Part I (Written) Exam
|
N/A |
December 6-8, 13-14, 2027 |
Pearson Testing Centers |
$1,750 |
N/A |
| Part II (Oral) Exam |
March 15, 2028 |
June 2-3, 2028
(subject to change) |
N/A |
$2,500 |
$400 after February 27, 2028 |
Applications for certification that are received after the deadline will not be accepted. Applications that are incomplete, for any reason, will not be accepted and will be deferred to next year's certification cycle. Candidates who do not appear for their scheduled examination (Part I or Part II) or who cancel less than 6 weeks prior to either examination may forfeit their examination fee.
The Board is a non-profit corporation, and the fees from candidates are used solely to defray actual expenses incurred in conducting examinations and carrying out the business of the Board. The Directors of the Board serve without remuneration.