SAIM Candidate Timeline & Fees
Associated Fees
Candidate registration: $335
General Exam: $1015 new / $695 retake
Credentials: $610
Specialty Exam: $1,495 new / $1,095 retake
Credentialing & Examination Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | 2027 General Examination registration deadline SAIM Credentials submission deadline (for the 2027 Specialty Examination) |
| 12/1/2026 | SAIM Credentials results available |
| 2/1/2027 | 2027 SAIM Specialty Examination registration deadline (Must have submitted Credentials and received an accepted result prior to registration) |
| 3/3/2027 | 2027 General Examination cancelation deadline for full refund |
| 4/2/2027 | 2027 General Examination cancellation deadline for partial refund |
| 4/7/2027 | 2027 SAIM Specialty Examination cancelation deadline for full refund |
| 5/3/2027 – 5/5/2027 | 2027 General Examination Administration Window |
| 5/7/2027 | 2027 SAIM Specialty Examination cancelation deadline for partial refund |
| 6/7/2027 – 6/10/2027 | 2027 SAIM Specialty Examination administration window |
| 6/18/2027 | 2027 General Examination results available |
| 7/23/2027 | 2027 SAIM Specialty Examination results available |
| 4/17/2028 – 4/19/2028 | 2028 General Examination administration window |
| 5/30/2028 – 6/2/2028 | 2028 SAIM Specialty Examination administration window |
For questions regarding online registration and submission, please contact Certification@ACVIM.org.