Application Requirements

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Fellows and residents must complete all required medical genetics and genomics training NO LATER THAN July 31, 2025, to be eligible to apply for the 2025 certification examination. If the required training will be completed between January 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025, the trainee’s program director must submit an attestation of ongoing training via the portal for the applicant to receive “Conditional Active Candidate Status.” At the conclusion of the training period, the trainee’s program director must verify successful completion for the applicant to receive “Active Candidate Status” and be permitted to sit for the examination(s).

Requirements for First Time Applicants
  1. Complete the general application through the ABMGG portal
    • Selection of examination(s)
    • Confirmation of demographic, degree, and contact information
    • Attestations
    • Training Information
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
      • A current, dated CV, including dates of location of undergraduate education, doctoral education, post-doctoral training, medical genetics and genomics training, and professional employment
    • Prior Residency Documentation (for applicants of Clinical Genetics and Genomics only)
      • Documentation of satisfactory completion of 12-months of ACGME-accredited residency training.
        • An original letter from the director of the ACGME-accredited residency program (other than clinical genetics and genomics) documenting satisfactory completion of 12 months of the ACGME-accredited residency training
          AND/OR
        • Documentation of board certification in an ABMS-recognized specialty
    • ADA accommodation request indication (as applicable)
    • Medical License (For applicants of Clinical Genetics and Genomics and Medical Biochemical Genetics subspecialty only)
      • A valid (current), unrestricted license to practice medicine in one of the states, districts, or territories of the United States or a province of Canada or unrestricted privileges to practice medicine in the United States Armed Forces or the jurisdiction that the individual practices medicine.
      • The license must be valid on the date on which the ABMGG certifying examination is taken.
  2. Official final transcript of doctoral or medical degree (copies are not acceptable).
    • Transcripts must be sent (by mail or e-email) directly from the school to the ABMGG Administrative Office and will not be returned to the applicant. The portal will indicate receipt of transcript.
  3. Payment of examination and review fees is due upon submission of the application.
  4. Endorsement Evaluation forms
    • Applicants must submit three names and email addresses of ABMGG or CCMG diplomates who have agreed to complete an online Endorsement Evaluation form as part of the general application. An electronic request and link to the form will be sent to these individuals via email for online submission. Endorsement forms must be completed by March 15, 2025, regardless of when training is/was completed.
  5. Completion of Training
    • An attestation submitted by the program director confirming completion of training and meeting of program requirements.
    • The program director submits this form directly to the ABMGG via the portal. The applicant is not responsible for or involved in the submission of this form.
Requirements for Diplomates Seeking Additional Certification
  1. Complete the general application through the ABMGG portal
    • Selection of examination(s)
    • Confirmation of demographic, degree, and contact information
    • Attestations
    • Training Information
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
      • A current, dated CV, including dates of location of undergraduate education, doctoral education, post-doctoral training, medical genetics and genomics training, and professional employment
    • Prior Residency Documentation (for applicants of Clinical Genetics and Genomics only)
      • Documentation of satisfactory completion of 12-months of ACGME-accredited residency training.
        • An original letter from the director of the ACGME-accredited residency program (other than clinical genetics and genomics) documenting satisfactory completion of 12 months of the ACGME-accredited residency training
          AND/OR
        • Documentation of board certification in an ABMS-recognized specialty
    • ADA accommodation request indication (as applicable)
    • Medical License (For applicants of Clinical Genetics and Genomics and Medical Biochemical Genetics subspecialty only)
      • A valid (current), unrestricted license to practice medicine in one of the states, districts, or territories of the United States or a province of Canada or unrestricted privileges to practice medicine in the United States Armed Forces or the jurisdiction that the individual practices medicine.
      • The license must be valid on the date on which the ABMGG certifying examination is taken.
  2. Payment of examination and review fees is due upon submission of the application.
  3. Endorsement Evaluation forms
    • Applicants must submit one name and email address of an ABMGG or CCMG diplomate who has agreed to complete an online Endorsement Evaluation form as part of the general application. An electronic request and link to the form will be sent to the individual via email for online submission. Endorsement forms must be completed by March 15, 2025, regardless of when training is/was completed.
  4. Completion of Training
    • An attestation submitted by the program director confirming completion of training and meeting of program requirements.
    • The program director submits this form directly to the ABMGG via the portal and is required for exam eligibility. The applicant is not responsible for or involved in the submission of this form.
Requirements for Re-Examinees
  1. Complete the general application through the ABMGG portal
    • Selection of examination(s)
    • Confirmation of demographic, degree, and contact information
    • Attestations
    • Training Information
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
      • A current, dated CV, including dates of location of undergraduate education, doctoral education, post-doctoral training, medical genetics and genomics training, and professional employment
    • Prior Residency Documentation (for applicants of Clinical Genetics and Genomics only)
      • Documentation of satisfactory completion of 12-months of ACGME-accredited residency training.
        • An original letter from the director of the ACGME-accredited residency program (other than clinical genetics and genomics) documenting satisfactory completion of 12 months of the ACGME-accredited residency training
          AND/OR
        • Documentation of board certification in an ABMS-recognized specialty
    • ADA accommodation request indication (as applicable)
    • Medical License (For applicants of Clinical Genetics and Genomics and Medical Biochemical Genetics subspecialty only)
      • A valid (current), unrestricted license to practice medicine in one of the states, districts, or territories of the United States or a province of Canada or unrestricted privileges to practice medicine in the United States Armed Forces or the jurisdiction that the individual practices medicine.
      • The license must be valid on the date on which the ABMGG certifying examination is taken.
  2. Payment of examination and review fees is due upon submission of the application.
  3. Endorsement Evaluation forms
    • Applicants must submit one name and email address of an ABMGG or CCMG diplomate who has agreed to complete an online Endorsement Evaluation form as part of the general application. An electronic request and link to the form will be sent to the individual via email for online submission. Endorsement forms must be completed by March 15, 2025, regardless of when training is/was completed.
  4. Completion of Training
    • An attestation submitted by the program director confirming completion of training and meeting of program requirements.
    • The program director submits this form directly to the ABMGG via the portal and is required for exam eligibility. The applicant is not responsible for or involved in the submission of this form.