*If you are not a current diplomate and intend to register for only one exam, either the general or a specialty, please contact us at ABMGG@abmgg.org.
Exam Dates
ABMGG certifications for Clinical Genetics and Genomics, Laboratory Genetics and Genomics and the General exam may be taken on any of the following dates:
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Friday, August 14, 2026
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
Clinical/Medical Biochemical Genetics will be offered during the 2027 examination cycle.
Deadlines
The general application must be submitted by January 15, 2026.
Applications submitted between January 16, 2026, and January 31, 2026, will incur a late fee of $400. The application will close on January 31, 2026. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Applicants will be able to view the progress and any decisions about their application on the portal profile page. Applicants should send any hardcopy materials to
ABMGG
6120 Executive Blvd., Suite 525
Rockville, MD 20852
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure on-time delivery of required documents.
Fees
Review Fees
- Application for one specialty – $775
- Application for two specialties – $825
- Application for re-examinees – $525
Examination Fees
- General Exam – $1,050
- Specialty and subspecialty exam – $1,175
*Note: Diplomates who are adding a specialty do not have to retake the general exam
Additional Fees
- Late fee – $400
- Request for appeal – $300
Payment options: ACH/Credit Card
Applicants will pay all fees at the time of submission of the application via ACH or credit/debit card. For credit/debit card payments, a 3% card processing fee will be added. Payments by ACH will not be subject to any additional fee.
Withdrawal and Refunds
ABMGG understands that sometimes a candidate may need to withdraw from an examination. The following schedule applies to withdrawals and refunds:
- All refunds are subject to a $250 administration processing fee.
- Candidates who withdraw their application prior to March 1, 2026, will receive a full refund minus the processing fee.
- After March 1, application review fees will not be refunded.
- Between March 1-June 15, 2026, candidates will receive a refund of the examination fees only, minus the processing fee.
- Candidates who withdraw after June 15, or after scheduling the testing appointment, forfeit all fees and must cancel testing appointments.
Applicants must notify the ABMGG of the withdrawal in writing to credentials@abmgg.org.