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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

2023
Times Taken Total Taking Examination Total Passing Examination Pass Rate
First Time Candidates 80 63 79%
Repeat Candidates 36 16 44%
Fast Track 215 199 93%
Total / Overall 331 278 84%
2022
Times Taken Total Taking Examination Total Passing Examination Pass Rate
Fast Track (Senior Residents) 181 174 96%
First Time Candidates 121 109 90%
Repeat Candidates 27 9 33%
Total / Overall 329 292 89%
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%

Timeline

It is the applicant’s responsibility to be aware and meet all deadlines.

2024 Qualifying Examination
Examination Application Opens June 13, 2023
Complete Application Due September 21, 2023
Scheduling of Examination October 17 - November 23, 2023
Examination Administered January 6 - 13, 2024
Examination Results Letters to mail in March 2024 (does not apply to Fast-Track applicants)

2024 Results Timeline For Fast-Track Applicants Only

Result Application Open: May 27, 2024

Result Application Due: August 30, 2024

Examination Results: Letters to mail upon Result Application Approval

2023 Qualifying Examination
Examination Application Opens June 14, 2022
Complete Application Due September 22, 2022
Scheduling of Examination November 2 - 23, 2022
Examination Administered January 7 - 14, 2023
Examination Results Letters to mail in March 2023 (does not apply to Fast-Track applicants - see below)

2023 Results Timeline For Fast-Track Applicants Only

Result Application Open: May 2, 2023

Result Application Due: August 31, 2023

Examination Results: Letters to mail upon Result Application Approval

*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.

Fees

The fees for the Qualifying Examination are required to be made using VISA, MasterCard, or American Express credit cards.

Application Fee
$675.00 USD

Re Application Fee
$675.00 USD

Examination Fee
1600.00 USD

* All fees are non-refundable.