2005 Certifying Examinations of the American Board of Pediatrics, 111 Silver Cedar Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1513; (919) 929-0461; fax (919) 918-7114 or 919-929-9255; www.abp.org
First-time applicants using training to qualify for most certifying examinations may complete applications online during the registration periods for new applicants. The final month of each registration requires payment of a late fee. The requirements for online applications may be found on the ABP Web site: (www.abp.org) or may be obtained by contacting the ABP. Additional information including eligibility requirements and registration dates may also be found on the ABP Web site.
GENERAL PEDIATRICS EXAMINATION
Examination Date: October 31 and November 1, 2005. Registration for first-time applicants: December 1, 2004, through May 2, 2005. Registration for re-registrants: February 15, 2005, through May 31, 2005.
SUBSPECIALTY EXAMINATIONS
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (online registration is not available for this examination): Examination Dates: April 4-8, 2005. Registration for first-time applicants: July 1, 2004, through September 30, 2004. Registration for re-registrants: September 1, 2004, through December 1, 2004.
Sports Medicine: Examination Dates: To be determined by ABFP. Registration for first-time applicants: September 15, 2004, through December 15, 2004. Registration for re-registrants: December 16, 2004, through March 15, 2005.
Pediatric Endocrinology: Examination Date: August 18, 2005.
Pediatric Gastroenterology: Examination Date: August 17, 2005.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Examination Date: August 19, 2005 Registration for first-time applicants: September 15, 2004, through December 15, 2004. Registration for re-registrants: December 16, 2004, through March 15, 2005.
Adolescent Medicine: Examination Date: December 1, 2005.
Pediatric Nephrology: Examination Date: November 29, 2005.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: Examination Date: November 30, 2005. Registration for first-time applicants: February 1, 2005, through May 2, 2005. Registration for re-registrants: March 14, 2005, through June 16, 2005.
