The 2026 application window is open April 1 - June 1
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.
SAVE THE DATES
TAGME Exam Virtual Sessions
June 23, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
July 7, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
Are you taking the exam this cycle and have questions about exam scheduling, the online proctored exam, or in-person testing centers? Attend one of these sessions to get all your questions answered by members of TAGME and representatives from Meazure Learning.
TAGME SCHOLARSHIP FUND
TAGME is proud to give back to the GME community by offering a new scholarship opportunity to support TAGME certification application and exam fees. This scholarship is designed to assist aspiring professionals in achieving TAGME certification, reinforcing our shared commitment to excellence in Graduate Medical Education.
We had an overwhelming amount of submissions, thank you to everyone who applied. We are pleased to announce the 2026 Scholarship Award Recipients:
Elizabeth Adair
Grisel Rivera
Kylene Smartis
Leslie Antinarella
Mandy Winkler
Nancy Sales
Store
Browse a selection of official TAGME-branded apparel to showcase your certification and support the TAGME community.
Every purchase made at the store directly contributes to the TAGME Scholarship Fund, ensuring that all proceeds are used to support individuals pursuing their professional goals.
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