The 2026 application window is now closed.
Please note that all TAGME exam applications must be fully completed and payment received by June 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Applications that are incomplete or unpaid after the deadline will not be processed or approved for the 2026 exam cycle.
Please do not wait until the last minute to complete your application and submit payment.
Thank you to everyone who has applied. Application reviews, decision and notice to schedule an exam will continue through June 30.
2026 Examination Cycle
IMPORTANT Dates to Remember
July 1st – Oct 31st
1st Attempt Initial
MOC Exams
Re-Take Exams
July 15th – Nov 15th
2nd Attempt Initial
MOC Exams
Re-Take Exams
October 23rd
Last Day to Schedule
1st Attempt Initial
MOC Exams
October 31st
Last Day to Take Initial Attempt
MOC Exams
Nov 1 – 15th
Initial or MOC Re-Take Exams ONLY
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Institutional or Program Retreats MAY qualify for educational credits (EC) if approved by TAGME in ADVANCE of your event. Retroactive requests will not be considered. To have a retreat reviewed for EC credit, please submit a TAGME Education Credit Request Form.
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OUR MISSION
TAGME exists to ensure a comprehensive level of services, training, knowledge, and leadership through certification for the administration of Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs for physicians-in-training.
2026 Certification Cycle
- 01
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April,
2026 -
Initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC and SMOC) Application Opens
Application Review and Approval by June 30
- 01
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June,
2026 - Initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC and SMOC) Application Closes
- 01
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July,
2026 - Initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Exam Window
- 31
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Oct,
2026 -
Initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Exam Window Deadline
- 15
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Nov,
2026 -
Retake Exam Window Closes
- Initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Exam
- 01
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April,
2025 -
Initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC and SMOC) Application Opens
Application Review and Approval by June 30
- 01
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June,
2025 - Initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC and SMOC) Application Closes
- 30
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June,
2025 -
Initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC and SMOC) Application
- Review and Approval Results
- 15
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July,
2025 - Initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Exam Window
- 01
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Aug,
2025 -
Late Application Window Opens
- Maintenance of Certification (MOC and SMOC) / Application Review by Sept 15
- Retake Application Window
- 15
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Aug,
2025 -
Late Application Window Closes
Maintenance of Certification (MOC and SMOC)
- 14
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Nov,
2025 -
Retake Application Window Deadline
@ 6am PST
- 26
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Nov,
2025 -
Retake Exam Window Closes
- Initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Exam