| 2008 Important Exam Dates Application Deadline Early: July 1, 2008 Final: August 15, 2008 Certification Exams September 28-29, 2008 Tampa, FL |
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Deadlines and Fees
ABBM is a non-profit corporation, and the fees from candidates are used solely for defraying actual expenses incurred in conducting examinations and Patient Care Reviews, and in carrying out the business of the Board. The directors of the Board serve without compensation.
The candidacy application and fee is completely separate from the Examination/Patient Care Review application and fee, and fees are subject to change without notice. The candidacy application fee must accompany the application for certification.
In the event an application is not accepted, or the application is accepted and subsequently withdrawn by the candidate, fee(s) covering administrative services will be retained and the balance of any fees paid for the examination and the Patient Care Review will be refunded according the schedule stated in this booklet. No fee will be refunded if the candidate’s notice of withdrawal from the board certification process is received after the date of the 30th day prior to the examinations.
Reexamination fees will be charged to candidates whether they have failed a previous examination, canceled a scheduled appointment for examination in less than 30 days prior to the examinations, or failed to appear for any examination for which they were properly scheduled.
Applicants may pay fees by credit card, using either Visa or MasterCard, or by check. For applicants not using U.S. banks, the fee must be paid in U.S. dollars using one of the following: (1) money order, (2) cashier’s check or (3) certified check. To be accepted for payment, these instruments must be payable through a U.S. bank.
After the ABBM has accepted an application, the applicant is expected to take the next certifying examination offered. However, an applicant may withdraw by submitting a written notice. Refund of fees paid will be made according to the refund schedule.