The In-Service Examination provides a tool for evaluating the effectiveness of programs and prepares students for the written examination of the American Board of Periodontology...

IN-SERVICE EXAMINATION

This examination provides a tool for evaluating the effectiveness of programs and prepares students for the written examination for Diplomate certification.

2012 Examination Dates

The In-Service Exam will be administered by U.S. postdoctoral periodontal programs according to the schedule below.

February 10, 2012An exam application and a fee of $110 must be submitted to the AAP Office for each student taking the exam.
March 5-9, 2012Examination administered by programs. Please check with your postdoctoral program director to determine the exact day and time that the exam will be administered at your institution.

In-Service Examination Refund Policy

For a full refund, the American Academy of Periodontology must receive a letter by February 3, 2012, from the student’s postdoctoral director on school letterhead verifying that the student is unable to take the In-Service Exam.

From February 4-25, 2012, a student or school may receive a 50 percent refund. The Academy must receive a letter by February 25, 2012, from the student's postdoctoral director on school letterhead verifying that the student is unable to take the In-Service Exam. After February 25, 2012, no refunds will be distributed.

For More Information

If you have questions about the In-Service Examination, contact Shana Thomas at shanat@perio.org or 800-282-4867, ext. 3230.

Studying for the Examination

The Exam is comprised of 375 questions based on current and classic literature. Recommended study material includes current literature, past In-Service Examinations and other documents listed in the table below.

Past In-Service ExamsAAP Members Only Pages Access
2012 ExamCan't open this? Download Acrobat Reader
2011 ExamCan't open this? Download Acrobat Reader 		Free of charge online to AAP Members.
Other AAP Reference Material Access
Position Papers Free of charge online
Periodontal Literature Reviews Available at the Online Journal of Periodontology to AAP members and subscribers
Format for Drug References and Acronyms in the 2012 ExamAAP Members Only pageCan't open this? Download Acrobat Reader Free of charge online to AAP members
Most Frequently Used References in the 2012 ExamAAP Members Only pageCan't open this? Download Acrobat Reader Free of charge online to AAP members
Annals of Periodontology (Vols. 4-8 Online) Free of charge for JOP subscribers and AAP members
AAP Annual Meeting Seminar Recordings Available for purchase or annual subscription through Mobiltape

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