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Can I wait 2 to 3 years before taking the Part I exams, or do I have to take them in the Spring of my final year of residency?
You may, but are not required, to take the Part I exams in the year you graduate from your residency program. In most cases, residents in their final year who graduate in June take the Spring exam (usually in March). But some do wait for the fall exam.
See the ABFAS Board Qualification Document for more information.