ABPTS Examination Pass Rates, 2021-2025

Sep 25, 2026

ABPTS examination pass-rate results are summarized for 2021–2025, comparing examinee and pass counts with Option A and Option B outcomes and an overall pass rate. Option A reflects applicants with direct patient care evidence within the previous 10 years, while Option B reflects graduates from an ABPTRFE-accredited residency within the previous 10 years. Specialty-level tables break down cardiovascular & pulmonary, clinical electrophysiology, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, orthopaedics, pediatrics, sports, women’s health, and wound management, including instances where Option B or overall values are N/A.

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Examination year overview

2021-2025 overall pass rates

Examination year by specialty

2021 specialty results

2022 specialty results

2023 specialty results

2024 specialty results

2025 specialty results

ABPTS Examination Pass Rates, 2021-2025 Option A: Applicants who applied by showing evidence of direct patient care within the previous 10 years. Option B: Applicants who have graduated from an ABPTRFE-accredited residency with the previous 10 years. | Examination Year | Examinees | Passed | Option A Pass Rate | Option B Pass Rate | Overall | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2021 | 3238 | 2663 | 77% | 94% | 82% | | 2022 | 3051 | 2339 | 75% | 87% | 77% | | 2023 | 3125 | 2721 | 85% | 93% | 87% | | 2024 | 3092 | 2689 | 84% | 95% | 87% | | 2025 | 2969 | 2550 | 83% | 94% | 86% | | 2021 Exam Year by Specialty | Examinees | Passed | Option A Pass Rate | Option B Pass Rate | Overall | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cardiovascular & Pulmonary | 47 | 39 | 80% | 86% | 83% | | Clinical Electrophysiology | 8 | 6 | 60% | 100% | 75% | | Geriatrics | 345 | 312 | 90% | 100% | 90% | | Neurology | 480 | 417 | 84% | 98% | 87% | | Oncology | 28 | 23 | 78% | 100% | 82% | | Orthopaedics | 1778 | 1439 | 78% | 91% | 81% | | Pediatrics | 233 | 192 | 82% | 89% | 82% | | Sports | 250 | 174 | 60% | 81% | 70% | | Women's Health | 69 | 61 | 85% | 100% | 88% | | Wound Management | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | 2022 Exam Year by Specialty | Examinees | Passed | Option A Pass Rate | Option B Pass Rate | Overall | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cardiovascular & Pulmonary | 54 | 42 | 74% | 86% | 78% | | Clinical Electrophysiology | 12 | 6 | 50% | 50% | 50% | | Geriatrics | 264 | 209 | 78% | 93% | 79% | | Neurology | 417 | 341 | 78% | 98% | 82% | | Oncology | 34 | 32 | 93% | 100% | 94% | | Orthopaedics | 1674 | 1246 | 71% | 85% | 74% | | Pediatrics | 190 | 158 | 81% | 96% | 83% | | Sports | 306 | 223 | 69% | 81% | 73% | | Women's Health | 83 | 70 | 81% | 95% | 84% | | Wound Management | 16 | 12 | 75% | N/A | 75% | | 2023 Exam Year by Specialty | Examinees | Passed | Option A Pass Rate | Option B Pass Rate | Overall | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cardiovascular & Pulmonary | 57 | 48 | 81% | 100% | 84% | | Clinical Electrophysiology | 27 | 22 | 89% | 78% | 81% | | Geriatrics | 310 | 275 | 88% | 100% | 89% | | Neurology | 430 | 403 | 92% | 99% | 94% | | Oncology | 30 | 23 | 76% | 80% | 77% | | Orthopaedics | 1581 | 1399 | 86% | 93% | 88% | | Pediatrics | 226 | 196 | 87% | 88% | 87% | | Sports | 345 | 252 | 65% | 86% | 73% | | Women's Health | 107 | 92 | 81% | 100% | 86% | | Wound Management | 12 | 11 | 92% | N/A | 92% | | 2024 Exam Year by Specialty | Examinees | Passed | Option A Pass Rate | Option B Pass Rate | Overall | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cardiovascular & Pulmonary | 52 | 42 | 76% | 100% | 81% | | Clinical Electrophysiology | 18 | 13 | 100% | 64% | 72% | | Geriatrics | 305 | 209 | 67% | 88% | 69% | | Neurology | 430 | 403 | 92% | 99% | 94% | | Oncology | 45 | 33 | 71% | 100% | 73% | | Orthopaedics | 1592 | 1410 | 85% | 96% | 89% | | Pediatrics | 180 | 159 | 87% | 94% | 88% | | Sports | 347 | 321 | 92% | 93% | 93% | | Women's Health | 115 | 91 | 77% | 87% | 79% | | Wound Management | 8 | 8 | 100% | N/A | N/A | | 2025 Exam Year by Specialty | Examinees | Passed | Option A Pass Rate | Option B Pass Rate | Overall | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cardiovascular & Pulmonary | 52 | 42 | 78% | 100% | 81% | | Clinical Electrophysiology | 25 | 18 | 83% | 68% | 72% | | Geriatrics | 263 | 179 | 66% | 95% | 68% | | Neurology | 427 | 392 | 89% | 100% | 92% | | Oncology | 42 | 37 | 86% | 100% | 88% | | Orthopaedics | 1536 | 1332 | 84% | 93% | 87% | | Pediatrics | 175 | 141 | 80% | 82% | 81% | | Sports | 331 | 316 | 92% | 99% | 95% | | Women's Health | 115 | 90 | 74% | 90% | 78% | | Wound Management | 3 | 3 | 100% | N/A | 100% | Last Updated: 7/15/2025 Contact: [spec-cert@apta.org](spec-cert@apta.org)

FAQs

How are Option A and Option B defined for ABPTS applicants?

Option A requires evidence of direct patient care within the previous 10 years. Option B requires graduation from an ABPTRFE-accredited residency within the previous 10 years.

What metrics are provided for each examination year?

Each year includes examinees, passed, Option A pass rate, Option B pass rate, and an overall pass rate.

Are specialty results available for every year and for every specialty?

Specialty tables are provided for each year, but some specialties show N/A values (e.g., wound management) where certain pass-rate fields are not available.

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