Board certification is a voluntary process, which demonstrates a physician’s expertise in neurological surgery and/or subspecialty.
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Fellowship; optional 1-2 years
Fellowships in subspecialties are optional; 1 or 2 year
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Primary Exam
Primary Examination(written exam) can be taken for self assessment, must be taken for credit and passed at least once
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Practice Years
Practice years are those that take place after completing residency. During this time candidates should be logging 125 cases in preparation for the oral examination
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Oral Examination
Oral Examination is offered twice yearly
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Continuous Certification (MOC/CC)
I. Professionalism, professional standing, II. Lifelong learning & self assessment, III. Assessment of knowledge, skills & judgement, IV. Practice improvement