Board certification is a voluntary process, which demonstrates a physician’s expertise in neurological surgery and/or subspecialty.

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Residency; 7 years

Must complete 7 years of residency training at an ACGME accredited program

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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