The Certification Bulletin and supporting materials are provided below for your convenience, to review prior to entering the portal if so desired. The Bulletin outlines the criteria and the process, from application through testing.

2027 Certification Bulletin of Information
2027 Certification Referee Checklist
2027 Documentation of Identifiable Training in Pain Medicine Form

The exam will be offered during the entire month of April 1-30, 2027

Early Filing
Application
Deadline:

Applications submitted by 11:59 PM Central time on September 8, 2026 will receive the early filing fee.  The final filing fee will go into effect starting 12:00 AM Central time on September 9, 2026. 

The portal will close at 12:00AM Central time on November 1, 2026 (need to apply by 11:59PM Central time October 31, 2026).

Certification Early Filing Fee: $2,040
Certification Final Filing Fee: $2,340

Kryterion testing centers across the United States, and from home, via webcam proctored testing

https://www.kryteriononline.com/Locate-Test-Center 

Certification: 400 questions over 7 hours. Test can be taken on two separate days in two 3.5-hour sessions or on one day in two consecutive 3.5-hour sessions, pending availability with Kryterion.