The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN) is a subspecialty board that is independent of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology
announces a change in the examination process
As of fall 2010 an oral examination process will no longer be required
The expected knowledge will not be changing, but the manner of testing that knowledge will now be in a written (computer based) examination format.
Part I and all Part II tracks will be offered over a two week testing period beginning in fall 2010, at the reduced cost of $900 for both parts. Candidates will have the option of taking both Part I and II during the two week period. Examinations will be offered at LaserGrade/PSI computer testing centers and will reduce the need for travel.
Candidates must be successful on both Part I and Part II in order to earn their subspecialty certification from The American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology. Any part not successfully completed must be repeated.
Part I will remain focused on a core of knowledge that spans the field of clinical neurophysiology. This will include technical, clinical, and basic knowledge and theory covering central clinical neurophysiology.
As of 2011, all ABCN candidates must take both Part I and Part II. The ABPN Subspecialty Examination in Clinical Neurophysiology will no longer be accepted as a substitute for the Part I examination after 2010.
Part II will be divided into three tracks, Generalist; Epilepsy Monitoring; and Intraoperative Monitoring. Candidates must select one track, but will have the opportunity to take a second or third track, if desired. The questions are likely to be slightly more complex and include more practice based scenarios and samples.
If you have already begun the process of earning your ABCN certification, you will be able to complete the process by taking the Part II examination, rather than the oral.
NEW!!! Practice Exam for Parts I & II now available.
| Exam | Testing Location/Method | Fall 2011 Testing Session |
Summer 2012 Testing Session |
Fall 2012 Testing Session |
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Part I
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LaserGrade/PSI Testing Centers* or Paper and Pencil (Outside US) Note: Epilepsy Monitoring is only offered in the US |
October 22 - November 5, 2011 Application & Fee Deadline September 7, 2011 |
June 9 - 23, 2012 Application & Fee Deadline May 4, 2012 |
October 20 - November 3, 2012 Application & Fee Deadline September 7, 2012 |
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Part II
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| Recertification Exam |
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Non-Refundable One-Time Application Fee
(must be sent with application) |
$250.00
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| Part I & II New Computer Based Examinations |
$900.00
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| Part I Only Computer Based Exam/Recertification Exam Fee |
$450.00
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Part II Computer Based Examination Fee per track selected
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$450.00
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Successful candidates will pass Part I and at least one Part II Track.
Candidates may register for more than one exam per testing session.
Transfer Fee $150.00