Everything You Need to Know about the QE
From application due dates and examination fees to yearly statistics, we have everything you need to know about applying for and taking the Qualifying Examination.
QE Statistics
2021
| Times Taken |
Total Taking Examination |
Total Passing Examination |
Pass Rate |
| Fast Track (Senior Residents) |
138 |
136 |
99% |
| First Time Candidates |
249 |
240 |
96% |
| Repeat Candidates |
23 |
14 |
61% |
| Total / Overall |
410 |
390 |
95% |
2020
| Times Taken |
Total Taking Examination |
Total Passing Examination |
Pass Rate |
| First Time Candidates |
254 |
245 |
96% |
| Repeat Candidates |
72 |
36 |
50% |
| Total / Overall |
326 |
281 |
86% |
2019
| Times Taken |
Total Taking Examination |
Total Passing Examination |
Pass Rate |
| First Time Candidates |
243 |
227 |
93% |
| Repeat Candidates |
71 |
45 |
63% |
| Total / Overall |
314 |
272 |
87% |
2018
| Times Taken |
Total Taking Examination |
Total Passing Examination |
Pass Rate |
| First Time Candidates |
221 |
191 |
86% |
| Repeat Candidates |
82 |
35 |
42% |
| Total / Overall |
303 |
226 |
74% |
2017
| Times Taken |
Total Taking Examination |
Total Passing Examination |
Pass Rate |
| First Time Candidates |
264 |
227 |
85% |
| Repeat Candidates |
41 |
8 |
19% |
| Total / Overall |
305 |
235 |
77% |
Timeline
It is the applicant’s responsibility to be aware and meet all deadlines.
Qualifying Examination
| Examination Application Opens |
June 15, 2021 |
| Complete Application Due |
September 24, 2021 |
| Scheduling of Examination |
November 10 - 24, 2021 |
| Examination Administered |
January 8 - 15, 2022 |
| Examination Results |
March 2022 |
*Disclaimer ABOMS reserves the right to change certification or application requirements and deadlines for future examinations. The Board may, at its discretion, approve or deny any Candidate for examination or certification who does not fully satisfy application or credentials requirements.