Part II of Continuous Certification is entitled “Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment”. The requirements developed by the ABNS and accepted by the American Board of Medical Specialties include CME and other credit hours based on the following principles:
20 CME credits during each year
Type I 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ in neurosurgery related activities
The following activities will be recorded automatically:
- Credits earned through the completion of the annual adaptive learning tool and/or modules
- Participation in the ABNS oral exam as an examiner
Diplomates must self-report CME credits earned from any other activities.