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Sourced answers to what 2027 candidates actually ask
Clear, current, and cited — the eligibility, CME, format, and timing questions that decide whether you sit the exam on schedule.
Group One vs Group Two CME — the 60-credit rule explained
Which credits count, the five designated partners, and the July 1, 2024 cutoff.
Read guide→ABOM 2027 dates, deadlines, and fees
What’s officially published, what to expect from the 2026 cycle, and how to get alerted.
Read guide→Exam format and pass rates, year by year
200 questions, four timed blocks, ~70% to pass — and what the falling pass rate means.
Read guide→A realistic study timeline for 2027
When to finish CME, when to apply, and a 12-week structure around your diagnostic.
Read guide→Not sure you’re eligible for 2027?
The free calculator maps your CME gaps and deadline in three minutes — no account.
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