Additional information about applying for the ABMP Exams can be found in the ABMP Information Booklet
| Exam Sequence | Part I Requirements | Part II Requirements | Part III Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Health Physics | Must take General Medical Physics exam or provide waiver Must have graduate degree in physics, medical physics, health physics, or a related subject. No experience or residency needed Application & Fee | Must meet Professional Experience Requirements. Must submit 1. Endorsement Form from Board-Certified Physicist 2. Endorsement Form from Board-Certified Physician 3. MHP Training and Education Form Application & Fee | Must have passing scores for Parts I and II. Must meet Professional Experience Requirements. Application & Fee |
| MRI Physics | Can take MR Science exam OR General Medical Physics exam Must have graduate degree in physics, medical physics, biomedical engineering, or a related subject. No experience or residency needed Application & Fee | Must meet Professional Experience Requirements Must submit 1. Endorsement Form from Board-Certified Physicist 2. Endorsement Form from Board-Certified Physician Application & Fee | Must have passing scores for Parts I and II. Must meet Professional Experience Requirements. Application & Fee |
| MRI Physics for Radiation Therapy | NOT APPLICABLE | Must submit 1. Endorsement Form from Board-Certified Physicist 2. Endorsement Form from Board-Certified Physician Application & Fee | Must have passing score for Part II. Application & Fee |
Exam Application Fees
2026 Exam Application Fees
- Part I – on-site written exam, taken on your device ………………………………$390 (or $405 by PayPal)
- Part I – ISMRM member: MR Science on-site exam ………………………………$190 (or $205 by PayPal)
- Part II – on-site exam, taken on your dev………………………………………………$690 (or $715 by PayPal)
- Part II – ISMRM member: MRI Physics on-site exam ……………………………. $490 (or $515 by PayPal)
- Part III – on-site ORAL exam (FULL)……………………………………………………..$790 (or ($815 by PayPal)
- Part III – ORAL exam (conditional retake)………………………………………………$395 (or $408 by PayPal)
Exam application fees are collected to cover the costs of setting up and administering the exams, and will not be returned for any reason. Exam fees do not cover the costs of travel or lodging.
You may pay your exam application fee either by personal or cashier’s check, made out to “American Board of Medical Physics”, and sent to:
ABMP
c/o Executive Director
P.O. Box 780518
San Antonio, TX 78278
You may also conveniently pay your exam application fee(s) via PayPal (from the application form). An extra charge is added to cover the convenience fee that is kept by PayPal.
ExamSoft Information
NOTE: The Parts I and II exams are given through ExamSoft, at the designated venue, on your device. You are required to confirm that your device meets the Minimum System Requirements. Additionally, the exam-taker can learn more about the software portal at Exam-Taker 101