Specialty Exam Dates
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*ACVIM examinations are administered electronically (computer-based testing). Candidates have the option to take their exam via live remote proctoring (Proproctor) or in a testing center.
** In addition to the time provided to test, 15 minutes will be automatically added to your scheduled seat time to review instructions and take an optional survey at the conclusion of the exam.
Large Animal Internal Medicine
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Animal Specialty Exam | Monday, January 25 - Wednesday, January 27, 2027 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **6 hours with an optional 30-minute break after completion of 100 questions or 3 hours, whichever occurs first |
Cardiology
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology Specialty Exam | Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10, 2027 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **12 hours total over two 6-hour appointments, plus an embedded, optional 30-minute break in each |
Total number of items on the exam, including the number of items per day and number of items before and after each day's optional break, coming soon.
Neurology
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurology: General Knowledge | Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10, 2027 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **2 hours |
| Neurology: Radiology | Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10, 2027 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **2 hours |
| Neurology: Clinical Cases | Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10, 2027 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **6 hours plus an embedded, optional 30-minute break |
• Clinical Cases section: This exam section contains a total of 145 questions, broken into two parts.
o 73 questions are to be completed before the 30-minute break, and 72 questions are to be completed after the 30-minute break.
• General Knowledge section: This exam section contains 50 questions.
• Radiology section: This exam section contains 55 questions.
Nutrition
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Specialty Exam | Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10, 2027 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **Details Coming Soon |
This exam contains a total of 200 questions. 100 questions are to be completed before the 30-minute break, and 100 questions are to be completed after the 30-minute break.
Oncology
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology Specialty Exam | Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10, 2027 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **7 hours plus an embedded, optional 30-minute break |
This exam contains a total of 250 questions, broken into two parts.
125 questions are to be completed before the 30-minute break, and 125 questions are to be completed after the 30-minute break.
Small Animal Internal Medicine
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAIM Specialty Exam | Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10, 2027 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **7.25 hours plus an embedded, optional 30-minute break |
This exam contains a total of 200 questions, broken into two parts.
100 items are to be completed before the 30-minute break, and 100 items are to be completed after the 30-minute break.