2025 CPO Exam Application Launch

The American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) is pleased to announce the opening of its application portal for the Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology (CPO) subspecialty examination. Below are important dates and instructions to complete the online application.

Important 2025 Dates

June 2: Exam applications due
Early July: Upon receipt of Exam Authorization Letter, schedule your seat with a Pearson VUE test center location
October 27: Pearson Vue exam site selection must be completed
November 3: Exam Day at Pearson VUE 

Accessing the ABOHNS CPO Application Portal

1. Visit www.abohns.org and click on ‘Physician Log-in” and enter your login information. If you need help obtaining your password, please use the “Lost Password” feature on the login page or contact Marisa Zarate at mmz@abohns.org.
2. On the Physician Dashboard, click the dropdown arrow under “Manage Your Certification.” Under “Subspecialty Tasks,” select “Apply for CPO Exam” and follow the instructions for completing the Application. 

Fees/Deadlines

A non-refundable application and exam fee of $3,125 is required at the time of application. Applications received or completed after June 3 will incur a $1,875 late fee.

Applications received or completed after June 9 will not be accepted and the candidate will need to apply for a subsequent exam administration.

Special Accommodations

The ABOHNS fully supports and is compliant with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA). Upon request, ABOHNS will make reasonable accommodations in its examination procedures for candidates with documented disabilities. An applicant who meets the definition outlined in the ADA can review detailed information regarding the ABOHNS accommodation policy (Specialty Accommodations Policy). All ADA requests must be received at the time of application.

For questions regarding the application process or to obtain additional information, please contact Aliyah Forte, Subspecialty Certification Coordinator, at cpo@abohns.org.