ABNM Nuclear Medicine exam-day guide
ABNM Nuclear Medicine · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID type accepted by the provider; the name must match your registration. needs_review: confirm accepted ID forms and expiration requirements with ABNM or the test vendor.
Appointment confirmation and scheduling permit
Have both a digital and printed copy available. needs_review: confirm whether a printed copy is required at check-in.
Test center address, arrival time, and check-in procedure
Confirm the reporting time and security screening process in advance. Plan to arrive early and allow extra time for check-in.
Current candidate handbook and exam rules
Read the current version before exam day. Note prohibited items, break rules, identification rules, and conduct policies.
Travel and backup plan
Confirm parking, transit, and drop-off locations. Have a backup route and emergency contact in case of delay.
Approved accommodations documentation
If you have approved accommodations, confirm how to invoke them on exam day and bring any required documentation. needs_review: confirm accommodation procedures and deadlines with the provider.
Comfort items and allowed food or drink
Dress in layers and bring water or a snack only if permitted. needs_review: confirm food, drink, and locker policies with the test center.
Oral exam materials, if applicable
If your exam includes an oral component, confirm what, if anything, you may bring into the station area. Do not bring recording devices unless explicitly allowed.
Provider and test center contact numbers
Save the board and test center phone numbers. Know whom to call if you are delayed, ill, or unable to complete check-in.
Rest and sleep plan
Protect sleep in the final days. Avoid new cramming the night before; use only brief, high-yield review.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment, ID requirements, test center location, arrival time, and current handbook rules with the provider. Plan travel and a backup route, gather documents, review only weak areas briefly, and keep a normal sleep schedule.
Pack ID, confirmation, layers, and any allowed snacks. Charge your phone, confirm alarms and transportation, do a short high-yield review, stop studying early, and prioritize sleep.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive early, bring required ID and confirmation, follow check-in and security instructions, use the restroom before starting, and avoid last-minute cramming or discussing exam content.
Read instructions carefully, budget time, answer every item, and flag uncertain items to revisit. Take only allowed breaks. For oral stations, listen fully, answer concisely, state your reasoning, and stay professional.
Rules to check
Follow the current ABNM candidate handbook and test-center rules. Policies can change, so confirm exam-day details with the provider.
Present valid government-issued photo ID; the name must match your registration exactly. Confirm accepted ID forms and expiration rules with the provider.
Do not bring prohibited items into the secure testing area; use provided storage. Confirm which items are banned, such as phones, notes, and smartwatches, with the provider.
Use breaks only as permitted. Confirm whether breaks are timed and whether the exam clock stops. Do not discuss exam content with anyone during breaks.
Maintain academic integrity: do not copy, share, or reconstruct exam questions. Consequences are set by the board; confirm the current policy.
Request accommodations in advance; approved accommodations must be arranged before exam day. Confirm deadlines and documentation requirements with the provider.
Scoring and result reporting follow the board's policies. Do not rely on unofficial cutoff or retake information; confirm scoring, reporting timeline, and retake rules with ABNM.
For oral exam components, follow examiner instructions, do not record unless explicitly allowed, and maintain professional conduct. Confirm the oral exam format with the provider.