| Application Materials for Pain Medicine |
| Candidates can download application materials for their on-line examination and view other important information. Each year the ABPN provides print publications for each examination that will be offered in the following year. These Information for Applicants publications contain our rules and regulations, requirements for admissions to examinations, examination procedures, specific training requirements, and content descriptions for the examination. Apply for an examination | ABPN Physician Folios site | Visit the Pearson VUE Website |
Application Materials for Pain Medicine
Initial Certification in Pain Medicine
Maintenance of Certification in Pain Medicine
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| Applications Available |
December 4, 2012 Please note: A. ABPN Diplomates must apply online and submit an application through ABPN Physician Folios. Required documents should be mailed separately. Required documents include copies of certificates of training or letters of verification from training directors and the identification number of the residency program. B. Diplomates from a board other than ABPN, ABA or the ABPMR must initiate the application process by completing an online form at http://www.abpn.com/application-pain-cert. After completing the online form, you will receive login information within 2 to 3 business days to allow you to complete the application process. C. Diplomates of the ABA or the ABPMR must apply through their respective boards. |
| Deadline | March 1, 2013 |
| Late Application Deadline | April 1, 2013 |
| Application Fee Examinaton Fee Late Application Fee |
$700 $1200 $500 |
| Admission Materials Emailed | April 15, 2013* (estimated) |
| 2013 IFA | download |
| 2013 Content Outline | download (developed by the American Board of Anesthesiology) |
| 2013 Format and Scoring | n/a |
| Choice of Dates | September 7, 2013 |
| Next Choice of Dates | 2014 |
| Examination Schedules | download |
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| Applications Available |
December 4, 2012 |
| Deadline | March 1, 2013 |
| Late Application Deadline | April 1, 2013 |
| Application Fee Examinaton Fee Late Application Fee |
$700 $800 $500 |
| Admission Materials Emailed | April 15, 2013 (estimated)* |
| 2013 IFA | download |
| 2013 Content Outline | download (developed by the American Board of Anesthesiology) |
| 2013 Format and Scoring | n/a |
| Choice of Dates | September 14-28, 2013 |
| Next Choice of Dates | 2014 |
| Examination Schedules | download |
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