The ABD Certification Pathway is a staged evaluation with a BASIC exam designed for first-year residents, covering dermatology fundaments; CORE exam modules testing more advanced knowledge of senior residents about dermatology’s major clinical areas; and an APPLIED exam given after residency, which tests the ability to apply knowledge in clinical situations.
Refer to our infographic for a visual overview of exam administrations by dermatology residency years.
The table below succinctly answers some of the questions you likely have about the differences between each exam and their methods of administration:
