ABP Pediatric Endocrinology exam-day guide
ABP Pediatric Endocrinology · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID, not a photocopy; the name must match your application exactly. Confirm acceptable ID forms and whether a second ID is required with the provider. needs_review for specific ID policy.
Appointment confirmation or admission document
Save or print the scheduling confirmation and any admission letter. Confirm whether the test center requires a paper copy or accepts an electronic version. needs_review.
Scheduling permit or authorization to test
Verify that your authorization is active and that your name and exam title are correct. Confirm with the provider whether you must present it at check-in. needs_review.
Test center logistics
Confirm the exact address, parking, transit, and building entrance. Map the route and plan a 30–45 minute arrival buffer. Confirm the provider's recommended arrival time. needs_review.
Testing-platform tutorial
Complete the free tutorial for the computer-based testing software before exam day so you know how to navigate, flag, and review questions. Confirm the vendor and tutorial link with the provider. needs_review.
Content outline and high-yield review sheet
Use the exam content outline to make a one-page list of high-yield domains: growth, puberty, thyroid, adrenal, bone and mineral, diabetes, pituitary, and fluid and electrolyte issues. Review only familiar material in the final 72 hours.
Medical necessities and accommodations
If you need medication, food, water, or a medical device during the exam, confirm approval and documentation with the provider before test day. Bring only approved items into the testing room. needs_review.
Comfort items
Bring layered clothing, glasses or contact lens supplies, and a light snack for the break. Confirm locker access and whether snacks may be retrieved during breaks. needs_review.
Leave valuables at home
Do not bring a smartwatch, phone, notes, or study materials into the testing area. Confirm the test center's personal-item storage policy. needs_review.
Backup plan
Arrange backup transport and an emergency contact. Confirm the provider's late-arrival and rescheduling policy before exam day. needs_review.
Rest and nutrition plan
Protect sleep in the final week, eat a normal breakfast, and avoid alcohol and unusual caffeine doses on exam day.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment, test center, ID requirements, and accommodation approvals with the provider. Print or save documents. Complete the testing tutorial. Make a travel plan.
Do light review using the content outline and your own notes; stop new question banks. Review high-yield tables for growth, puberty, thyroid, adrenal, diabetes, and calcium and bone disorders. Sleep on schedule.
Pack your bag: ID, confirmation, glasses, layers, approved snack or medication. Lay out clothes. Confirm alarm and backup transport. Avoid late-night cramming.
Eat normal meals, hydrate, and avoid alcohol. Do a final 60–90 minute review of your own summary sheet only. Check the test center address and weather. Set two alarms and go to bed at a normal time.
Eat breakfast, arrive early, bring only approved items, check in with ID, use the restroom before entering, follow proctor instructions, and start the tutorial if offered.
Read each stem fully, answer every question, flag uncertain items and return if time allows, watch the clock, take scheduled breaks, raise your hand for the proctor, and do not discuss content.
Do not attempt to reconstruct or share exam content. Confirm with the provider when and how results will be released.
Rules to check
Bring original government-issued photo ID with a name that matches your application exactly; confirm acceptable forms and whether a second ID is required with the provider. needs_review.
Place phones, smartwatches, notes, and other personal items in the designated locker or storage area; do not bring unauthorized materials to the testing station. Confirm the storage policy with the provider. needs_review.
Follow all proctor instructions. Do not talk, pass materials, or leave the testing room without permission; unauthorized behavior can lead to dismissal.
Breaks: use scheduled breaks as directed. Confirm whether the exam clock continues during unscheduled breaks and whether food or water are allowed at the break area. needs_review.
Scoring: the exam uses single-best-answer multiple-choice questions; confirm whether unanswered questions are scored as incorrect and whether guessing is penalized. The passing standard is set by the provider, not by a fixed percentage. needs_review.
Late arrival may result in forfeiture of your seat or appointment; confirm the provider's late-arrival and rescheduling rules before exam day. needs_review.
Approved testing accommodations must be arranged in advance; confirm documentation and deadline with the provider. needs_review.
Do not share, reproduce, or discuss exam content after the test; follow the provider's confidentiality agreement.