{"id":7563,"date":"2024-10-16T13:12:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/?page_id=7563"},"modified":"2026-01-23T18:52:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:52:13","slug":"content-specifications-for-examinations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/content-specifications-for-examinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Content Specifications for Examinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"slideInRight\">Content Specifications for Examinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please note that some of these are draft versions, but they are a valuable resource for candidates preparing for 2026 certification exams. Some examination Content Specifications have been finalized and a note will be made for each document as indicated below as it is finalized.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents provided below outline the content that may appear on American Board of Pathology Primary and Subspecialty Certification examinations. While these guides offer a comprehensive overview, they are not exhaustive. Candidates should use them as valuable references for exam preparation and to support their ongoing professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/faqs-content-specifications\/\">FAQs for Content Specifications<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group exam-category\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Certification Exams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/content-specification-ap_master_10292024_nmbred\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anatomic Pathology<\/a><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/content-specification-cp_master_10292024_nmbred\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clinical Pathology<\/a><br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group exam-category\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subspecialty Certification Exams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Content-Specification-BBTM_SS_Final_01222026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blood Banking \/ Transfusion Medicine<\/a>&#8211; <em>Final Version<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Content-Specification-BBTM_SS_Final_01222026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Content-Specification-Chem_SS_Final_01222026.pdf\">Chemical Pathology <\/a>&#8211; <em>Final Version<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Content-Specification-Chem_SS_Final_01222026.pdf\"><br><\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Content-Specification-CY_SS_Final_01232026.pdf\">Cytopathology <\/a><em>&#8211; Final Version<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Content-Specification-CY_SS_Final_01232026.pdf\"><br><\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abpath.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Content-Specification-DP_SS_Final_12.15.2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dermatopathology <\/a> &#8211; 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