| NEW PGY2 Examination | |
|---|---|
| Neuroanatomy Exam | Available June 1- August 31 each year |
Click here to learn more about the Neuroanatomy Exam |
PGY2 $150.00 |
| Primary Examination | |
|---|---|
| Primary Examination | March 11, 2022 |
| Offered once per year. | |
| Oral Examination | |
|---|---|
| Offered twice per year. | |
| Oral Examination | 2021: ABNS Fall Oral Exam Nov. 12-13; virtual administration
2022: Spring, weekend of May 6th ABNS ORAL EXAM & ABNS ENRICHMENT 2022: Fall, Weekends of October 21st and November 4th ABNS ORAL EXAM & ABNS ENRICHMENT |
| Recognized Focused Practice Examinations | |
|---|---|
| CNS Endovascular surgery (CNS-ES) | December 3, 2021 (PM) |
| Neurological Critical Care (NCC) | December 3, 2021 (AM) |
| Pediatric Neurosurgery (PNS) | May 13, 2022 (AM) |
| CNS Endovascular surgery (CNS-ES) | May 13, 2022 (PM) |
| Neurological Critical Care (NCC) | May 13, 2022 (AM) |
Starting in 2022, the Pediatric and Neuro Critical Care RFP exams will be offered once a year on the second Friday of May.
The CNS Endovascular RFP exam will continue to be offered twice a year; on the second Friday of May and on the first Friday of December.
The ABNS strives hard to create a level “playing field” for all candidates applying for ABNS certification, as such:
- The ABNS discourages review of a candidate’s actual oral exam cases or slide presentations at any oral board preparation course. Course content and recommendations may not be consistent with the actual ABNS examination.
- Candidates are encouraged to review their oral board cases and PowerPoint with colleagues, residency or practice mentors to prepare for the oral exam.
- Guest examiners and directors will not participate in any oral board preparation course for the 12-month period following their participation as an ABNS examiner.
