American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Medicine Certifying Examination

The American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Medicine Certifying Examination assesses the knowledge and clinical judgment expected of physicians seeking ABP subspecialty certification in pediatric emergency medicine. It is intended for physicians who have completed the required pediatric emergency medicine fellowship training and meet the Board’s current eligibility requirements, which generally include primary pediatrics certification. This is a certification examination, not an entrance test for fellowship. For the 2027–2028 cycle, check the ABP’s official candidate information for current eligibility, application, and administration requirements.

Preparation should reflect the breadth of pediatric emergency care and the need to recognize time-sensitive illness, prioritize stabilization, and choose safe next steps for infants, children, and adolescents. Review initial assessment and triage, cardiac arrest and post-resuscitation care, emergency airway management, respiratory emergencies, shock, sepsis, and fluid resuscitation, along with other acute medical and traumatic presentations. Use the current ABP content outline to guide your review; the examination’s format, blueprint, and test-day details should be confirmed in official materials rather than assumed from older cycles.