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Neuroanatomy Exam
Proficiency in neuroanatomy is fundamental for aspiring neurosurgeons. The neuroanatomy exam was designed to supplement the ABNS Primary Exam which is generally taken later in residency. The neuroanatomy exam must be mastered before the resident can register to take the ABNS Primary Exam for credit as of July 2025.
This neuroanatomy exam is comprised of 100 questions divided into 5 sections. A minimum score of 90% is required to pass each section. Immediate feedback is provided after each question, and if a resident fails to achieve the required score in a section, the exam locks for one day to allow for further study. Residents have up to 4 attempts to pass the entire exam.
Program Coordinators and Directors will be informed if mastery is not achieved after 4 attempts. The Program Director and resident will be responsible for designing a remediation plan. Upon completion of the plan, the Program Director must email the ABNS confirming the resident's remediation. The resident will then need to reregister and pay the exam fee. The resident will then be allowed 4 new attempts to master the exam.
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J Martin Neuroanatomy Text. 4th edition 2012 |
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The Neuroanatomy Exam will be available from August 1 to August 31, 2024. Residents may find confirmation of mastery or exam eligibility by logging into their MyABNS Dashboard. Log into MyABNS here.