June 2026 Subspecialty News

URPS 2026 Qualifying Written Examination Candidates

Your URPS Qualifying Written Exam is quickly approaching on:

📅 July 2026

If you have not already done so, be sure to schedule your exam through Pearson VUE as soon as possible to secure your preferred testing location and time.

With fellowship responsibilities, graduation planning, and transitioning into practice, it’s easy for exam preparation logistics to get pushed aside — but this is an important step in your subspecialty board certification journey.

Exam Format

• Computer-based examination

• Multiple-choice question format

• Exam length: 3 hours and 45 minutes

• You may leave early if you finish before the allotted time

Important Exam Day Reminders

✔ Bring two forms of identification
✔ Personal electronic devices are not permitted during testing
✔ Unscheduled breaks of up to 10 minutes are allowed

Lactation Accommodations

Candidates requiring lactation accommodations may request:

• A 30-minute break

• Additional testing time

Please note: accommodation requests must be submitted to ABOG at least 90 days before the examination date.

Study Resources

To help you prepare, we’ve developed a comprehensive Written Q-Bank for URPS, featuring:

• 600+ URPS written questions

• High-yield practice material

• Board-style question formats

[Access the Written Q-Bank]

URPS 2027 Certifying Oral Exam Candidates

Registration for the 2027 URPS Certifying Oral Examination is now open.

📅 Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

As part of your application, you will need to submit:

• Verification of hospital privileges

• Documentation sent to the ABOG office via email or fax

Once approved, ABOG will send a confirmation email.

Start Your Case Lists Early

We strongly encourage candidates to:

• Begin entering cases now

• Familiarize themselves with the case list entry system

• Have sections reviewed by mentors and colleagues early

Starting sooner allows more time for revisions and refinement before submission deadlines.

Recommended Preparation Course

📍 Virtual URPS Review Course
📅 January 22–24, 2027

Topics include:

• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)

• Surgical Anatomy and Variations

• Neurourology, Embryology and Congenital Anomalies

• Urinary Incontinence

• Pelvic Floor Disorders

• Defecatory Dysfunction

• Diagnostic Imaging in URPS

• Perioperative Management & Surgical Complications

• Statistics & Study Design

The course includes:
✔ Didactic lectures
✔ Interactive discussions
✔ Structured oral board-style case reviews
✔ Faculty-led mock discussions

[Register for the URPS Review Course]

MFM 2027 Certifying Oral Exam Candidates

Less than a year remains until your MFM Oral Examination — an important milestone in your professional journey.

If you have not yet completed your application and fee payment, applications remain open until:

📅 July 15, 2026

Recommended Preparation Course

📍 Virtual MFM Review Course
📅 November 20–22, 2026

Course topics include:

• Critical Care

• Maternal Medical Complications

• Genetics

• Ultrasound

The course utilizes:
✔ Structured oral board-style cases
✔ Interactive faculty-led sessions
✔ Exam-focused discussions
✔ Practical oral exam preparation strategies

Register early to maximize your preparation time and build confidence before exam day.

[Register for the MFM Review Course]

REI 2027 Certifying Oral Exam Candidates

If you have not yet applied and paid your examination fee, the application deadline is:

📅 July 15, 2026

Recommended Preparation Course

📍 Virtual REI Review Course
📅 December 4–6, 2026

This course is designed to closely mirror the oral board examination experience through:
✔ Didactic lectures
✔ Structured case discussions
✔ Mock oral examinations
✔ Expert guidance on case list preparation

The interactive format is designed to keep candidates engaged while strengthening confidence and exam readiness.

[Register for the REI Review Course]