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
2024
| Candidate |
Total Taking Examination |
Total Passing Examination |
Pass Rate |
| First Time Candidates |
48 |
43 |
90% |
| Repeat Candidates |
33 |
13 |
39% |
| Fast Track |
233 |
221 |
95% |
| Total / Overall |
314 |
277 |
88% |
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% |
Timeline
It is the applicant’s responsibility to be aware and meet all deadlines.
2025 Qualifying Examination
| Examination Application Opens |
June 11, 2024 |
| Complete Application Due |
September 18, 2024 |
| Scheduling of Examination |
October 15 - November 21, 2024 |
| Examination Administered |
January 4 - 11, 2025 |
| Examination Results |
Letters to mail in March 2025 (does not apply to Fast-Track applicants) |
2025 QE Results Timeline for Fast-Track Applicants Only
| Result Application Opens |
June 3, 2025 |
| Result Application Due |
August 27, 2025 |
| Examination Results |
Upon Result Application Approval |
2026 Qualifying Examination
| Examination Application Opens |
June 10, 2025 |
| Complete Application Due |
September 17, 2025 |
| Scheduling of Examination |
October 14 - November 20, 2025 |
| Examination Administered |
January 10 - 17, 2026 |
| Examination Results |
Letters to mail in mid-March 2026 (does not apply to Fast-Track applicants) |
2026 QE Results Timeline for Fast-Track Applicants Only
| Result Application Opens |
June 2, 2026 |
| Result Application Due |
August 25, 2026 |
| Examination Results |
Emailed 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.