What happens if life events prevent me from participating in CertLink for a period of time?
Once a year, diplomates may use CertLink’s “Time Off” feature to be excused from one quarter’s worth of questions. This time off can be requested in advance of a quarter, or at any point before the end of the current quarter. To do so, the diplomate must activate the Time Off feature so that the system knows the quarter is being taken off. Diplomates in need of a more extended leave of absence from CertLink should contact the ABD to create a plan to suit their individual circumstances.