The AOBNP OCC Geriatric Psychiatry Exam will be offered April 16, 2026 via a remote online proctoring platform. This will be the only administration of the AOBNP OCC Geriatric Psychiatry Exam offered in 2026.

Applications received October 16, 2025 - February 24, 2026 will require an exam fee of $1,800.

Applications received February 25 - March 18, 2026 will require the exam fee of $1,800, plus a $540 late fee.

After your application is complete and you have been approved to sit for the exam, you will receive additional information regarding exam registration.

All information about this examination is located on the AOBNP website: https://certification.osteopathic.org/neurology-psychiatry/occ-overview/component-3/

Please note: Making payment for the exam and submitting your application does not qualify you to sit for the exam. You are not complete and approved to sit until you have received verification from AOBNP staff directly.

Please note: ADA Accommodation requests must be submitted on the ADA accommodation request form once the application has been submitted * Accommodation requests must have supporting documentation and must be received at time of application or by March 18, 2026. Accommodation requests received after March 18, 2026 will not be considered and will be denied upon receipt.


Refund Policy

Rejected applications – 75% refund Note: Prior to submitting your application please be certain that you meet the criteria for application.

Cancellation by candidate

0-30 days before the exam – no refund.
31 days or more prior to the exam date – 50% refund
**No refund of late fees

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact AOBNP at aobnp@osteopathic.org or (312) 202-8148.

 

 

The AOBNP Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Exam will be offered on April 16 and 18, 2026 via a remote online proctoring platform. This will be the only administration of the AOBNP Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Exam offered in 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

The AOBNP Primary Geriatric Psychiatry Exam will be offered April 16, 2026 via a remote online proctoring platform. This will be the only administration of the AOBNP Geriatric Psychiatry Exam offered in 2025.

Applications received October 16, 2025 - March 18, 2026 will require an exam fee of $1,500.

Applications received February 25 - March 18, 2026 will require the exam fee of $1,500, plus a $450 late fee.

After your application is complete and you have been approved to sit for the exam, you will receive additional information regarding exam registration.

All information about this examination is located on the AOBNP website: https://certification.osteopathic.org/neurology-psychiatry/certification-process/geriatric-psychiatry/subspecialty-certification-exam/

The AOBNP Examination will be administered through MontiorEDU. MontiorEDU is a remote proctoring service that will assist with administering the AOBNP examination so you can take it from your home.

Please note: Making payment for the exam and submitting your application does not qualify you to sit for the exam. You are not complete and approved to sit until you have received verification from AOBNP staff directly.

Please note: ADA Accommodation requests must be submitted on the ADA accommodation request form once the application has been submitted * Accommodation requests must have supporting documentation and must be received at time of application or by March 18, 2026. Accommodation requests received after March 18, 2026 will not be considered and will be denied upon receipt.

Refund Policy
Rejected applications – 75% refund Note: Prior to submitting your application please be certain that you meet the criteria for application.

Cancellation by candidate

0-30 days before the exam – no refund.
31 days or more prior to the exam date – 50% refund

**No refund of late fees

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact AOBNP at aobnp@osteopathic.org or (312) 202-8148.

The AOBNP Primary Neurology Exam will be offered April 16, 2026 via a remote online proctoring platform. This will be the only administration of the AOBNP Primary Neurology Exam offered in 2026.

Applications received October 16, 2025 – February 24, 2026 will require an exam fee of $1,650.

Applications received February 25 - March 18, 2026 will require the exam fee of $1,650, plus a $495 late fee.

After your application is complete and you have been approved to sit for the exam, you will receive additional information regarding exam registration.

All information about this examination is located on the AOBNP website:

https://certification.osteopathic.org/neurology-psychiatry/certification-process/neurology/written-exam/

Please note: Making payment for the exam and submitting your application does not qualify you to sit for the exam. You are not complete and approved to sit until you have received verification from AOBNP staff directly.

Please note: ADA Accommodation requests must be submitted on the ADA accommodation request form once the application has been submitted * Accommodation requests must have supporting documentation and must be received at time of application or by March 18, 2026. Accommodation requests received after March 18, 2026 will not be considered and will be denied upon receipt.

Refund Policy

Rejected applications – 75% refund Note: Prior to submitting your application please be certain that you meet the criteria for application.

Cancellation by candidate

0-30 days before the exam – no refund.
31 days or more prior to the exam date – 50% refund
**No refund of late fees

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact AOBNP at aobnp@osteopathic.org or (312) 202-8148.

The AOBNP Primary Neurophysiology Exam will be offered April 16, 2026 via a remote online proctoring platform. This will be the only administration of the AOBNP Neurophysiology Exam offered in 2026.

Applications received October 16, 2025 - February 24, 2026 will require an exam fee of $1,500.

Applications received February 25 - March 18, 2026 will require the exam fee of $1,500, plus a $450 late fee.

After your application is complete and you have been approved to sit for the exam, you will receive additional information regarding exam registration.

All information about this examination is located on the AOBNP website: https://certification.osteopathic.org/neurology-psychiatry/certification-process/neurophysiology/subspecialty-certification-exam/

The AOBNP Examination will be administered through MontiorEDU. MontiorEDU is a remote proctoring service that will assist with administering the AOBNP examination so you can take it from your home.

Please note: Making payment for the exam and submitting your application does not qualify you to sit for the exam. You are not complete and approved to sit until you have received verification from AOBNP staff directly.

Please note: ADA Accommodation requests must be submitted on the ADA accommodation request form once the application has been submitted * Accommodation requests must have supporting documentation and must be received at time of application or by March 18, 2026. Accommodation requests received after March 18, 2026 will not be considered and will be denied upon receipt.

Refund Policy

Rejected applications – 75% refund Note: Prior to submitting your application please be certain that you meet the criteria for application.

Cancellation by candidate

0-30 days before the exam – no refund.
31 days or more prior to the exam date – 50% refund
**No refund of late fees

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact AOBNP at aobnp@osteopathic.org or (312) 202-8148.

(For physicians whose AOBNP certificates expire on or before December 31, 2026, those newly certified in 2022, or those who entered into the longitudinal assessment process previously ONLY)

**Physicians holding a certificate that expires in 2027 or later should not register at this time. You will begin the Assessment segments at a later date, and be notified by AOBNP prior to that time.

The AOBNP has transitioned to an annual longitudinal assessment model to fulfill the Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) Component 3 requirement. The AOBNP Longitudinal Assessment (LA) is administered remotely on the AOA Online Learning Management System. Assessment is easily accessible 24/7 from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Applications must be received between June 1 and October 31, 2025.

**A LATE FEE OF $50.00 WILL BE APPLIED for applications received between September 17 and October 31**

After the deadline date of October 31, 2025 you will not be able to register.


Once the application is received and validated, an automatic confirmation email will be sent. The 2026 AOBNP Longitudinal Assessment segment will be available for completion beginning in January 2026.

For additional exam information please visit: https://certification.osteopathic.org/neurology-psychiatry/occ-overview/component-3/

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact AOBNP at aobnp@osteopathic.org or (312) 202-8148.

(For physicians whose AOBNP certificates expire on or before December 31, 2026, those newly certified in 2022, or those who entered into the longitudinal assessment process previously ONLY)

**Physicians holding a certificate that expires in 2027 or later should not register at this time. You will begin the Assessment segments at a later date, and be notified by AOBNP prior to that time.

The AOBNP has transitioned to an annual longitudinal assessment model to fulfill the Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) Component 3 requirement. The AOBNP Longitudinal Assessment (LA) is administered remotely on the AOA Online Learning Management System. Assessment is easily accessible 24/7 from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Applications must be received between June 1 and October 31, 2025.

**A LATE FEE OF $50.00 WILL BE APPLIED for applications received between September 17 and October 31**

After the deadline date of October 31, 2025 you will not be able to register.

Once the application is received and validated, an automatic confirmation email will be sent. The 2026 AOBNP Longitudinal Assessment segment will be available for completion beginning in January 2026.

For additional exam information please visit: https://certification.osteopathic.org/neurology-psychiatry/occ-overview/component-3/

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact AOBNP at aobnp@osteopathic.org or (312) 202-8148.*