American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology Certifying Examination

The American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology Certifying Examination assesses whether eligible pediatricians have the knowledge needed for subspecialty practice in pediatric pulmonology. It is intended for physicians who have completed the required pediatric pulmonology training and meet the American Board of Pediatrics’ certification and application requirements. Passing the examination is part of the ABP subspecialty certification process; it is not an entrance exam for fellowship. Candidates should confirm the current eligibility pathway and application rules directly with the ABP, since requirements can vary by year.

The exam covers the evaluation and care of infants, children, and adolescents with respiratory disorders. Core review areas include pediatric respiratory anatomy, physiology and development; pulmonary function testing and interpretation; childhood asthma diagnosis, phenotypes and management; and cystic fibrosis diagnosis and multidisciplinary care. Preparation should also follow the current ABP content outline rather than relying on a narrow list of remembered topics. A useful plan combines focused review of weak areas with timed, exam-style questions and careful analysis of why each answer is correct or incorrect.